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HTC Wildfire S (CDMA) vs Sony Xperia ZR (3G)

Side by side comparison between HTC Wildfire S vs Sony Xperia ZR phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia ZR X HTC Wildfire S (CDMA) 01Point
3.2"
TFT

320x480

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1230
mAh

(Removable)

vs
24Points Sony Xperia ZR (3G) Compare HTC Wildfire S X
4.55"
TFT

720x1280

13
MP

0.3mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia ZR (3G)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Wildfire S (CDMA)} 1 Advantage HTC Wildfire S (CDMA) vs Xperia ZR (3G)} 24 Advantages Sony Xperia ZR (3G)
+105 grams (3.68 ounces)31%
Lighter
vs138 grams (4.83 ounces)
600MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MBvs+2GB LPDDR23 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (150MB available)vs+8GB (4.49GB available)30 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
14.15 millimeters (0.56 inches)vs+10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)35%
Thinner
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x480 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels5 times
Higher resolution screen
180 PPIvs+323 PPI79%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"vs+4.55"42%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 13MP160%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.3.5 Gingerbreadvs+Android 5.1.1 LollipopAdvantage
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is newer and safer
3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev Avs+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps13 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1230 mAhvs+2300 mAh87%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supportedvs+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supportedvs+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+IP58 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

18 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+11 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

HTC Wildfire S (CDMA)Sony Xperia ZR (3G)
ModelWildfire S (CDMA)Xperia ZR (3G)
Other model namesHTC Wildfire S CDMA US Cellular, HTC Marvel CSony Xperia ZR C5502, Xperia ZR M36h C5502, Sony Dogo
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandHTCSony
Release date10/1/20116/1/2013, Announced: 5/24/2013
Depth14.15 millimeters (0.56 inches)10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)57.8 x 99.9 millimeters (2.28 x 3.93 in)67.3 x 131.3 millimeters (2.65 x 5.17 in)
Weight105 grams (3.68 ounces)138 grams (4.83 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP58 certified: dust/water resistant up to 1 meter and 30min

📲 Display

HTC Wildfire S (CDMA)Sony Xperia ZR (3G)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.2" inches4.55" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~52.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~64.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)180 PPI323 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredSony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2

🤖 Operating System

HTC Wildfire S (CDMA)Sony Xperia ZR (3G)
System versionAndroid 2.3.4 GingerbreadAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 2.3.5 GingerbreadAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipop
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

HTC Wildfire S (CDMA)Sony Xperia ZR (3G)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm MSM762732bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro (APQ8064) (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.5GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200Qualcomm Adreno 320 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

HTC Wildfire S (CDMA)Sony Xperia ZR (3G)
RAM memory512MB2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage512MB (150MB available)8GB (4.49GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

HTC Wildfire S (CDMA)Sony Xperia ZR (3G)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM cardNot supported1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3.1 Mbps42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DOUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

HTC Wildfire S (CDMA)Sony Xperia ZR (3G)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 24 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredSupported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredSweep panorama

📸 Front camera

HTC Wildfire S (CDMA)Sony Xperia ZR (3G)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedVGA (640x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

HTC Wildfire S (CDMA)Sony Xperia ZR (3G)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, XvidMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

HTC Wildfire S (CDMA)Sony Xperia ZR (3G)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

HTC Wildfire S (CDMA)Sony Xperia ZR (3G)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

HTC Wildfire S (CDMA)Sony Xperia ZR (3G)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BD29100
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1230 mAh2300 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy5.8 hours13 hours
Standby570 hours (23.8 days)520 hours (21.7 days)

➕ Other features

HTC Wildfire S (CDMA)Sony Xperia ZR (3G)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Silver, Brown, Lilac
• HTC Sense 2.1A UI
• HTC Caller ID
Java framework
• Colors: Black, White, Pink, Mint
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

HTC Wildfire S (CDMA)Sony Xperia ZR (3G)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.25W/kg (head), 0.76W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.79W/kg (head)
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