HTC Wildfire X smartphone - advantages and disadvantages

Buyers always set themselves a goal - to choose a reliable device from the smartphones offered by the market. In 2019, HTC presented a new product - a budget smartphone HTC Wildfire X. The Taiwanese company HTC is one of the best Asian manufacturers of mobile equipment and tablets. HTC's products are highly popular among active gadget users, as the brand offers a wide range of mid-price smartphones that meet the requirements of advanced users. The new Wildfire X model is interesting in the union of a productive processor, a triple rear photo module and a cheap case raw materials.

Equipment

1. Mobile device;
2. Charger, 10 W;
3. USB Type C - USB Type B cable;
4. Wired stereo headset;
5. User's manual.

For the price of an inexpensive mobile device, the buyer buys a phone equipped with a unique security device “MyBuddy”. The device is capable of sending out geolocation data, video, audio of the surrounding space. "MyBuddy" emits a siren sound and helps you find your lost gadget. This offer is unique. Other popular smartphone models do not have this configuration.

Specifications

Design overview

The bright color of the rear panel attracts the attention of fans of the original colors of technology. The bright blue gradient looks quite stylish and fresh, but will it attract a large number of buyers. Who wants to hide the device under a cover?

The manufacturer did not provide other colors.

The gadget is resolutely called frameless, as it has a thinner frame than other popular HTC models. The screen is not comfortable enough for games, viewing photos and videos, reading books. The touch glass of the screen with an average color gamut does not allow using the device with proper comfort in the sun.

The body of the device is equipped with rounded corners - a fairly popular trend picked up by manufacturers of mobile equipment. This functional solution makes holding the device in the hands more pleasant. Smartphones of this shape are less likely to fall. 19: 9 aspect ratio - elongated and weightless.

The front camera is located at the top center. This placement takes up a piece of the screen surface, creating a drop effect.However, the fashion to place the front camera in a drop-shaped cutout is followed by a sufficient number of brands.

The gadget is provided with a triple camera. Two of them, 12 and 8 megapixels, are located on a common island. Provides images that are sharp and enjoyable resolution when using the zoom. The third lens is detached and adjusts the depth of the images. This design solution is not to everyone's taste.

Also, the back panel is equipped with a fingerprint scanner located at the top of the lid. Below is the company logo. The color of the inscription is in perfect harmony with the flash.

The volume and lock buttons are located on the right side panel. You cannot call the keys flat, it may be possible to hide the protruding buttons with the thickness of the cover.

Headphone and charging jacks are located on the bottom panel. I am glad that manufacturers did not equip their product with a universal connector.

Performance and memory

Operating system - Android 9 Pie provides the necessary functionality to the user. The MediaTek Helio P22 microchip includes eight Cortex-A53 cores. Frequency 22 GHz. The processor is divided into a couple of clusters, one of which performs basic tasks, and the other deals with issues that require high power. GPU - PowerVR GE8320 provides simple image processing for active gaming. The device is not smart enough, but it is capable of playing video of good resolution. This processor has an average power. The performance provided is capable of running regular games. Also, the internal filling will allow you to watch high quality movies.

There are two types of gadgets for sale: 3 + 32 GB and 4 + 128 GB of RAM and flash memory, respectively. An additional slot for a micro CD card with a capacity of up to 256 GB will help to increase the storage of information.
Unlocking is carried out using the fingerprint sensor on the back.

Communication and communication.

The phone allows you to use 2 sim cards. Also, a micro CD can be installed in the second slot, which will solve the problem of lack of memory.

Wildfire X is equipped with a loudspeaker. Active noise cancellation with dedicated microphone ensures clear sound. Radio lovers will be able to pamper themselves with autosearch.

Supported communication standard: 4G / LTE, 3G / WCDMA. The device is equipped with USB Type-C and 3.5 mm mini jack ports.

Wi-Fi (802.11b / g / n) and Bluetooth 4.1 are responsible for wireless communications. Modern gadgets are capable of automatically connecting to familiar Wi-Fi networks that provide Internet access. Also, the device automatically syncs with wireless headphones via Bluetooth.

NFC is not supported, which is rather strange for a modern device. Therefore, it is impossible to use the phone for contactless payments.

Autonomy

A 3300mAh battery to be charged with a 10W device. This procedure will take a couple of hours of personal time. Long power cord - 1.2 m allows you to freely use the charging device. There is no wireless charging function.

The battery capacity is enough for 1.5 days of inactive use.

Cameras

Inexpensive smartphones are usually equipped with cameras that take average quality photos. It is beneficial for an ordinary user to buy a gadget that costs around 12 thousand rubles, where a triple camera is offered. The criteria for choosing a mobile phone for each person are individual. If you need good pictures, this device is able to provide them.
The rear camera is equipped with three modules: 12, 8 and 5 megapixels. Takes colorful pictures. The main module with high resolution allows you to take photos of tolerable quality. Sharpness of objects is preserved. The second one has an optical zoom. The general operation of the modules allows you to maintain the sharpness of the image when using the zoom. The third is responsible for the depth of the picture. The smartphone takes pictures at night is not bad, the images are of decent quality.

Front camera 8 megapixels.

The autofocus function allows you to improve the quality of pictures.

The presence of a flash allows you to shoot in dark rooms. Also serves as a flashlight.
Sample photo:

Screen

The screen resolution is small - 720 × 1520 pixels. Long-term use causes visual discomfort. Head and eyes begin to ache. According to this criterion, this sample will most likely not lead the rating of quality gadgets. A person who uses the phone for watching videos or gaming rarely will not notice the poor quality of the screen.

It should be understood that the device is capable of transmitting images in HD + quality, no more. Other devices of the same price category cannot offer this.

More than 80 percent of the surface is occupied by touch glass.

How much is

The average price tag for a model with 3 GB RAM is $ 155, for a 4 GB model - $ 195.
The value of the cost is justified by a good camera and additional functionality "MyBuddy".

• High performance;
• Separate connectors: for stereo headset and USB cable;
• High autonomy;
• Bright modern design;
• High color rendering of the screen;
• Triple camera;
• Attractive cost.

• There is no NFC;
• Cheap body material;
• Front camera location
• Low resolution touchscreen;
• One color scheme is provided.

The smartphone makes a double impression: a good camera on one side, but a weak screen resolution and cheap body materials. It will be possible to fully assess the device only after some time of its use.