| NOW COMPARING | HTC Wildfire S (MetroPCS) | Huawei Ascend |
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| Expert Rating | 3.0 out of 5 | 3.0 out of 5 |
| User Rating | (34 User reviews) | (71 User reviews) |
| CNET Pros | The HTC Wildfire S is a beautifully built Android 2.3 Gingerbread handset with a decent 5-megapixel camera and lots of additional software features. Read More... |
The Huawei Ascend features a sleek design and a nine-panel grid home screen for the 3.5-inch HVGA display. Swype makes for a handy default keyboard. Read More... |
| CNET Cons | Without compatibility for MetroPCS' LTE network, the Wildfire S is stuck at slow-as-slugs 2.5G speeds. Its small size makes it trickier to maneuver the Web. Read More... |
The Huawei Ascend has a 2.5mm headset jack instead of the 3.5mm standard. It's a little slow, and the dialer interface lacks some onscreen controls. Read More... |
| CNET Bottom Line | Despite its small stature, the HTC Wildfire S is well-crafted and easy on the eye. Unfortunately, a slow data network holds it back. Read More... |
The Huawei Ascend is a well-priced prepaid starter smartphone for those who don't mind more-modest specs. Read More... |
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| Operating System | Android 2.1 | Android 2.1 |
| MSRP | $129.00 | $99.99 |
| Carrier Contract Price | $129.00 | $99.99 |
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| Best Price Found | $129.00 (save 0%) | $99.99 (save 0%) |
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| Average Used Price | $82.00 | $88.00 |
| # Active Listings | 205 (Browse Listings) | 290 (Browse Listings) |
| DISPLAY SPECS | ||
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| Display Resolution | 320 X 240 | 480 X 320 |
| Screen Size | 3.2 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Display Technology | TFT | LCD |
| Pixel Density | ppi | ppi |
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| Camera Quality | 5 megapixels | 3 megapixels |
| Maximum Video Resolution | 480p | |
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| Camera Features | Autofocus LED Flash Video Recording |
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| TECHNICAL SPECS | ||
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| Dimensions | 4.2" x 2.38" x 0.48" | 4.57" x 2.44" x 0.55" |
| Weight | 118g | 135g |
| CPU Spec | 528 MHz Qualcomm MSM7225 | 600 |
| RAM | 384MB | 256MB |
| # CPU Cores | Single Core | Single Core |
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| Battery Technology | Li Ion | Li Ion |
| Talk Time | 8 hours | 5 hours |
| Battery Capacity | 1300 mAh | 1500 mAh |
| Standby Time | 480 hours | 250 hours |
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