HTC Wildfire
#7711
Nokia N96
#9184Category Breakdown
HTC Wildfire
Nokia N96
Performance
44.316.8
Camera
39.612.7
Display
15.239.1
Battery
13.19.1
Build
14.616.3
Connectivity
23.723.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
17.713.0
Summary
- The HTC Wildfire features a slightly larger 3.2-inch TFT display compared to the Nokia N96's 2.8-inch screen, both with the same resolution of 240 x 320 pixels but differing in pixel density, with the N96 offering a higher density at approximately 143 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Wildfire is powered by a 528 MHz ARM 11 CPU and has 384MB of RAM, while the N96 has a 264 MHz Dual ARM 9 CPU with 128MB of RAM, indicating better multitasking capabilities for the Wildfire.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera with autofocus, but the N96 can record video at 480p@30fps, which is a notable feature.
- The Wildfire has a 1300 mAh battery capacity, larger than the N96's 950 mAh, suggesting longer usage time.
- The Wildfire runs on Android 2.1 (upgradable to 2.2) with Sense UI, while the N96 operates on Symbian OS 9.3, which may offer a different user experience.
- Overall, the HTC Wildfire presents a more modern software experience and better performance, while the Nokia N96 has a compact design and video recording capability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Wildfire
Nokia N96
General
Release Date
2010
2008
Announced
2010
2008
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
3.2"
2.8"
Type
TFT
TFT, 16M colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~125 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7225 Snapdragon S1
N/A
CPU
528 MHz ARM 11
264 MHz Dual ARM 9
GPU
No
N/A
Memory
384MB RAM; 512MB
16GB 128MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
Carl Zeiss optics, LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
VGA videocall camera
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1300 mAh
950 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1300 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 950 mAh battery (BL-5F)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
106.8 x 60.4 x 12 mm (4.20 x 2.38 x 0.47 in)
103 x 55 x 18 mm, 92 cc (4.06 x 2.17 x 0.71 in)
Weight
118 g
125 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Brown, White, Red, Silver
Black, Silver, Quartz
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.15 W/kg (head) 1.13 W/kg (body)
0.68 W/kg (head) 0.89 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot (Android 2.2)
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, UPnP technology
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS; Nokia Maps
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo), Sense UI
Symbian OS 9.3, S60 rel. 3.2
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer