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HTC

HTC Wildfire E5 Life

Launched January 2025

Overview

Strengths

  • It runs Android 14.
  • It supports two Nano-SIM cards.
  • It has a 3.5 mm audio jack and USB Type-C.

Weak points

  • The 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of storage leave little room for apps and files.
  • The 200 ppi density and 540 × 960 px resolution limit screen detail.
  • The battery has a capacity of 3000 mAh.
Display
5.5″TFT LCD540 × 960 px
Design
188 g77.8 mm155.6 mm10.2 mm
Performance
Unisoc SC9832EQuad-Core3 GB RAM32 GB
Battery
3,000 mAh
Cameras
5 Mpxselfie 2 Mpx
Network
4G3G2G
Software
Android 14

Editorial report

HTC Wildfire E5 Life technical sheet

The HTC Wildfire E5 Life is suited to anyone looking for a basic phone for calls, messages, and simple tasks, with 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of storage as its main trade-off. That leaves limited room for apps and files, making it a better fit for restrained use than for keeping a large amount of content on the phone.

Its TFT LCD display measures 5.5 inches and has a 540 × 960 px resolution with a density of 200 ppi. The screen is a moderate size, but those figures mean limited detail for small text and images. The processor is a quad-core Unisoc SC9832E with Cortex-A53 cores at 1.3 GHz, and storage uses eMMC 5.1. The operating system is Android 14.

The rear camera has 5 MP, an LED flash, and 540p video recording; the front camera is 2 MP. The battery has a capacity of 3000 mAh. Everyday connectivity includes two Nano-SIM slots, GSM, HSPA and LTE networks, GPS, USB Type-C, and a 3.5 mm audio jack. The phone weighs 188 g.

Overall, the HTC Wildfire E5 Life is for people who prioritize essential functions and Android 14 in a basic phone. Limited memory, a low-resolution display, a 3000 mAh battery, and modest cameras set its boundaries. It is not the right choice for anyone who needs ample file space, fine screen detail, or more advanced photography features.

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Technical specifications

Performance

Processor Model
Unisoc SC9832E
Processor Process Size
28 nm
Graphics GPU
Mali-T820 MP1
Storage Type
eMMC 5.1
Maximum CPU Clock
1.3 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity
32 GB
CPU Description
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
Processor Type
Quad-Core
RAM Capacity
3 GB

Design

Body Colors
Grey
Body Thickness
10.2 mm
Body Width
77.8 mm
Body Height
155.6 mm
Weight
188 g
Usable Surface
68.9 %
Body Materials
Glass, Plastic
Foldable
No
Rugged Build
No

Battery

Battery Capacity
3,000 mAh
Battery Type
Li-Ion

Display

Display Aspect Ratio
16:9
Display Technology
TFT LCD
Display Diagonal
5.5″
Display Horizontal Resolution
540 px
Display Vertical Resolution
960 px
Display Pixel Density
200 ppi
Display Features
TFT LCD
Integrated Projector
No

Software

Operating System
Android 14
OS Family
Android
OS Version
14

Connectivity

SIM Configurations
Dual Nano-SIM
Cellular Bands
2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE bands unspecified
Cellular Technologies
GSM, HSPA, LTE
Navigation Systems
GPS
Connectivity Features
3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Type-C
USB Version
USB Type-C

Audio

Audio Features
Loudspeaker

Wildfire E5 Life

Camera system

Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.

1

5 MP rear camera

Resolution
5 Mpx
Video Recording
540p video recording
Flash Type
LED
Flash LED Count
1 LED
Camera Features
LED Flash
Sensor
Resolution
5 Mpx
Video
Video Recording
540p video recording
Flash
Flash Type
LED
Flash LED Count
1 LED
Features
Camera Features
LED Flash
2

2 MP front camera

Resolution
2 Mpx
Sensor
Resolution
2 Mpx

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