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ZTE Grand S3#4590

Released: 2015

ZTE Grand S3

Overall Score

32.3

Category Breakdown

Overall(#4590)32.3
Performance(#4163)60.9
Camera(#4749)38.1
Display(#3329)58.9
Battery(#4431)25.4
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#4295)49.6
Audio(#1963)8.9

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Short Review

  • The ZTE Grand S3 features a sleek design with dimensions of 155 x 77 x 9.8 mm and a silver finish.
  • It sports a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing a pixel density of approximately 401 ppi.
  • Performance is driven by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 chipset with a quad-core 2.5 GHz CPU and 3GB of RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking.
  • The camera system includes a 16 MP rear camera capable of recording 4K video at 30fps, alongside an 8 MP front-facing camera for selfies.
  • The battery capacity is 3100 mAh, supporting standard charging but lacking wireless capabilities.
  • Running on Android 4.4 (KitKat), the software experience is relatively dated compared to newer versions.
  • Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0, although it does not support 5G or NFC.
  • The device lacks water resistance and stereo speakers, but does include a headphone jack.
  • Overall, the ZTE Grand S3 combines solid specifications in a stylish package, though it may feel limited by its older software and battery technology.

Specifications

General

Release Date2015
Announced2015
DescriptionN/A

Display

Size5.5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A

Performance

ChipsetQualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
GPUAdreno 330
Memory16GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera16 MP, AF
Main Camera FeaturesDual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera8 MP
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗

Battery

Capacity3100 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 3100 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗

Build & Safety

Dimensions155 x 77 x 9.8 mm (6.10 x 3.03 x 0.39 in)
WeightN/A
MaterialsN/A
ColorsSilver
Foldable✗
SARN/A

Connectivity

SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS

Audio

Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 4.4 (KitKat)
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass