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HTC's new budget-friendly smartphone, the Wildfire E lite, goes official

By Cosmin Vasile

Published: Feb 08, 2021, 2:20 PM

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HTC's new budget-friendly smartphone, the Wildfire E lite, goes official

HTC is carefully choosing what products to launch on the market and where to make them available. After reporting another growth for the third month in a row, HTC decided that the best move would be to launch a budget-friendly smartphone.

The Wildfire E lite has been officially introduced in Russia and South Africa, but it might be released in other countries too. This is a $100 smartphone, so don't expect any premium features. In fact, the Wildfire E lite is so underpowered that HTC had to put Android 10 Go Edition on it, a simplified version of Google's Android OS meant for the most affordable smartphones.

Speaking of hardware, the Wildfire E lite is equipped with a MediaTek Helio A20 processor, 2GB RAM, and 16GB expandable storage. Also, the entry-level handset sports a 5.45-inch HD+ display and a dual-camera setup (8MP+0.3MP).

The rest of the phone's specs include a 5-megapixel selfie camera and a 3,000 mAh battery. Surprisingly, HTC managed to fit in a fingerprint scanner on the back, something that we don't usually find in a low-end smartphone.

$90

$210

$120 off (57%)

Mint Mobile is now allowing you to get whichever plan you like for either three, six, or 12 months for just $15/mo. If you go for the six-month unlimited service, for instance, you'll now have to pay just $90 upfront instead of $210.

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Cosmin, a tech journalist with a career spanning over a decade, brought a wealth of experience to PhoneArena. His expertise lies in brands like Samsung and Nokia, and he has a keen interest in innovative technologies. After a brief stint in PR, Cosmin returned to tech journalism in 2016, committed to delivering clear and objective news. When he's not writing or appearing as a guest on TV and radio shows, Cosmin enjoys playing RPGs, watching Netflix, and nurturing his passion for history and travel.