Category Breakdown
Camera
≈ Tie
Main sensor resolution
≈ TieBattery
≈ Tie
Battery capacity
≈ TieCharging
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Wired charging speed
—Performance
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AnTuTu benchmark
—Display
Wildfire E6 Star
Screen size (6.56")
WinsWeight
Wildfire E5 Life
Total weight (188g)
WinsValue
Wildfire E5 Life
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (9/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | Wildfire E5 Life | Wildfire E6 Star |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 5.5" | 6.56" | |
| 540 × 960 | 720 × 1,600 | |
| TFT LCD | TFT LCD | |
Camera | ||
| 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| Single | Single | |
| No | No | |
| No | Accelerometer | |
Performance | ||
| Unisoc SC9832E | Unspecified | |
| 3 GB | 2 GB | |
| 32 GB | 32 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 3,000 mAh | 3,000 mAh | |
| No | No | |
Build | ||
| 188g | — | |
| 10.2mm | — | |
| Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | |
| No certified water resistance | No certified water resistance | |
| Budget | Budget | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
HTC Wildfire E5 Life
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
HTC Wildfire E5 Life
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
HTC Wildfire E6 Star
Highest resolution main camera.