
Overall Score
54.6Category Breakdown
Overall(#5765)54.6
Performance(#8892)54.3
Camera(#4262)42.4
Display(#4701)70.5
Battery(#7877)43.5
Build(#6352)70.8
Comparisons Featuring ZTE Grand S
Short Review
- The ZTE Grand S features a sleek design with dimensions of 142 x 70 x 6.9 mm and a lightweight build at 110g.
- Its 5.0-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing sharp visuals at approximately 441 ppi.
- Performance is driven by a Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro chipset, with a quad-core 1.7 GHz CPU and Adreno 320 GPU, supported by 2GB of RAM.
- The rear camera captures images at 13 MP with autofocus and can record video at 1080p@30fps, while the front camera is limited to 2 MP.
- The battery capacity is 1780 mAh, which may require frequent charging due to its relatively low capacity.
- Running on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), the software experience is basic and lacks updates.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, and NFC, but it does not support 5G.
- The device lacks wireless charging and water resistance features.
- Available color options include Black/Silver, Black/Red, Black/Blue, and Black/White.
- Overall, the ZTE Grand S combines a lightweight design with decent performance and a solid display, though it may fall short in battery longevity and software updates.
Specifications
General
Release Date2013
Announced2013
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro
CPUQuad-core 1.7 GHz Krait 200
GPUAdreno 320
Memory16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera13 MP
Main Camera Details13 MP, AF
Front Camera2 MP
Front Camera Details2 MP
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity1780 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 1780 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions142 x 70 x 6.9 mm (5.59 x 2.76 x 0.27 in)
Weight110 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack/Silver, Black/Red, Black/Blue, Black/White
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMMini-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC✓
USBmicroUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
OS VersionAndroid 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes