HTC Wildfire E5

Name: HTC Wildfire E5
Brand: HTC

Display6.75" 720 x 1600 pixels

ChipsetUnisoc SC9863A (28 nm)

Main camera16MP

Battery5000 mAh

4.9GoSolo score

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Network

Technology

GSM / HSPA / LTE

2G bands

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G bands

HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100

4G bands

LTE

Speed

HSPA, LTE

Launch

Announced

2025, June 18

Status

Available

Body

Dimensions

Weight

Build

Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame

SIM

Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Display

Type

IPS LCD, 90Hz

Size

6.75 inches, 110.0 cm2

Resolution

720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~260 ppi density)

Platform

Android 14

Chipset

Unisoc SC9863A (28 nm)

CPU

Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)

GPU

IMG8322

Memory

Card slot

microSDXC

Internal

64GB 4GB RAM

Main Camera

Modules

16 MP, (wide) VGA

Features

LED flash

Video

1080p@30fps

Selfie Camera

Module

5 MP, (wide)

Features

Yes

Sound

Loudspeaker

Yes

3.5mm jack

Yes

Comms

WLAN

Yes

Bluetooth

Yes

Positioning

GPS

NFC

Radio

Unspecified

USB

USB Type-C 2.0

Features

Sensors

Fingerprint (side-mounted); unspecified sensors

Battery

Type

5000 mAh

Charging

10W wired

Misc

Colors

Black

GoSolo Read / what it means5 takeaways

display

6.75 inch, 90Hz, 260 ppiThe 720p resolution on a screen this large leaves text and icons noticeably blocky compared to a phone with 1080p at the same size, but 90Hz makes scrolling and swiping feel reasonably smooth.

performance

Unisoc SC9863A, 4GB RAMThis is entry-level processing from 2024–25; expect casual apps, social media, and web browsing to work, but demanding games and heavy multitasking will stutter.

camera

16MP main, 5MP selfie, 1080p videoThe rear sensor captures acceptable daylight photos and 1080p video in decent light, but the 5MP front camera produces soft, low-detail selfies.

battery

5000 mAh, 10W chargingAbout 1 to 1.5 days of mixed use on one charge; however, the 10W charger is slow, taking roughly 2 to 2.5 hours to reach full from empty.

connectivity

LTE, dual Nano-SIM, 3.5mm jackYou get 4G connectivity, the ability to carry two SIM cards simultaneously, and a headphone jack for wired earphones—a rare feature now.

GoSolo Score Breakdown

Design62

Display60

Performance26

Camera52

Battery58

Value49

GoSolo Verdict

The HTC Wildfire E5 is a budget large-screen phone that delivers practicality over performance: dual SIM, a 5000 mAh battery, a headphone jack, and a 90Hz display at under €80 make it honest value for cost-conscious users in emerging markets. The trade-off is real: a weak entry-level chipset, blocky 720p resolution on a 6.75-inch screen, and slow 10W charging mean this phone works best for messaging, browsing, and social media—not heavy use.

Strengths · 4

5000 mAh battery and 10W charging together deliver about 1–1.5 days of mixed use, enough to survive a full day for light-to-moderate users without carrying a power bank.
Dual Nano-SIM slot plus a 3.5mm headphone jack are increasingly rare on any modern phone, let alone at this price, making it valuable for people who need two phone lines or refuse Bluetooth earphones.
90Hz refresh on the display makes scrolling and swiping smoother than a typical 60Hz budget phone, a noticeable quality-of-life improvement for casual daily use.
Runs Android 14 out of the box and costs only about €80, putting it within reach for users in price-sensitive markets where €200+ flagships are unrealistic.

Trade-offs · 3

The Unisoc SC9863A is entry-level even for 2025; expect stuttering in demanding apps, heavy multitasking, and gaming—stick to light daily use only.
720p resolution on a 6.75-inch screen yields just 260 ppi, making text and UI elements noticeably coarse compared to mainstream 1080p phones at similar sizes.
10W charging is glacially slow by today's standards, taking roughly 2–2.5 hours to fill from empty, and rivals at the same price now routinely offer 30W or faster.