HTC Wildfire S
#7499
Sony Ericsson Xperia mini
#7074Category Breakdown
HTC Wildfire S
Sony Ericsson Xperia mini
Performance
44.962.7
Camera
12.514.1
Display
38.140.5
Battery
12.712.3
Build
15.30.2
Connectivity
26.627.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
18.620.7
Summary
- The HTC Wildfire S features a slightly larger 3.2-inch TFT display compared to the 3.0-inch LED-backlit LCD of the Sony Ericsson Xperia mini, both offering a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels but with the Xperia mini having a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Xperia mini is equipped with a 1.0 GHz Scorpion CPU and Adreno 205 GPU, providing superior processing power over the Wildfire S's 600 MHz ARM 11.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Xperia mini supports 720p video recording, while the Wildfire S is limited to 480p.
- The battery capacity is similar, with the Wildfire S at 1230 mAh and the Xperia mini at 1200 mAh, but the Wildfire S is slightly heavier at 105g versus the Xperia mini's 99g.
- Both run Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), but the Xperia mini can be upgraded to Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), offering a potentially better software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Wildfire S
Sony Ericsson Xperia mini
General
Release Date
2011
2011
Announced
2011
2011
Description
Also known as HTC PG76110
N/A
Display
Size
3.2"
3"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
LED-backlit LCD,
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~192 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
CPU
600 MHz ARM 11
1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Adreno 200
Adreno 205
Memory
512MB 512MB RAM
512MB RAM, 320MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@24fps
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1230 mAh
1200 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1230 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1200 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
101.3 x 59.4 x 12.4 mm (3.99 x 2.34 x 0.49 in)
88 x 52 x 16 mm (3.46 x 2.05 x 0.63 in)
Weight
105 g
99 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Silver, Brown, Lilac
Black, White, Blue, Dark pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.90 W/kg (head) 1.21 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP, EDR
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 2.3.5 (Gingerbread), Sense UI 2.1
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass