HTC Wildfire
#6751
Nokia N96
#10543Category Breakdown
HTC Wildfire
Nokia N96
Performance
64.051.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
53.453.4
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.050.2
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
VGA videocall camera
Video Recording
Yes
480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Brown, White, Red, Silver
Black, Silver, Quartz
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo), Sense UI
Symbian OS 9.3, S60 rel. 3.2
OS Version
Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo), Sense UI
Symbian OS 9.3, S60 rel. 3.2
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes