ZTE Grand S

  • Released 2013, March
    110g, 6.9mm thickness
    Android 4.1
    16GB storage, microSD slot
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  • 5.0"
    1080x1920 pixels
  • 13MP
    1080p
  • 2GB RAM
    Snapdragon S4 Pro
  • 1780mAh
    Li-Ion

ZTE Grand S - Specs

Network Technology GSM / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
  GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 - N988 model
3G bands HSDPA 900 / 2100
  CDMA2000 1xEV-DO - N988 model
4G bands LTE band 3(1800), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800)
Speed HSPA, LTE
Launch Announced 2013, January. Released 2013, March
Status Discontinued
Body Dimensions 142 x 70 x 6.9 mm (5.59 x 2.76 x 0.27 in)
Weight 110 g (3.88 oz)
SIM Mini-SIM
Display Type IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~69.3% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass
Platform OS Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Chipset Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro
CPU Quad-core 1.7 GHz Krait 200
GPU Adreno 320
Memory Card slot microSD, up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)
Internal 16GB 2GB RAM
Main Camera Single 13 MP, AF
Features LED flash
Video 1080p@30fps
Selfie camera Single 2 MP
Video 1080p@30fps
Sound Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
 Dolby Mobile
Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Comms WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth 4.0, A2DP, LE
GPS Yes, with A-GPS
NFC Yes
Radio FM radio
USB microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
Features Sensors Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Battery   Non-removable Li-Ion 1780 mAh battery
Misc Colors Black/Silver, Black/Red, Black/Blue, Black/White
Price About 430 EUR

ZTE Grand S - User Reviews

  • it last better the my iphone 5s (ios 8.1.2) that dont save until afternoon!

  • It last all day for me, and i use it to read blue prints at work all day long like a touch pad.

  • everyone complains on battery, but how long it last if you use it all day? more than 5 hours or? pls answer..

  • everyone complains on battery, but how long it can last if you use it all day? more than 5 hours or? pls answer..

  • ZTE, do a new model of this phone with a 2800mah REMOVABLE battery and you'll sell thousands and thousands. Why producer are so silly? Samsung is the n.1 smartphone maker.......do they sell phones with a NON-removable battery? No!! ....anyone in the marketing department of HTC, LG, Sony, Xiaomi, ecc. has ever thought that people wants microsd and large removable batteries in their phone and samsung is giving only what people ask? LG is listening to its customers and with G3 did 2 steps forward (microsd, removable battery) and 2 step backward (too large 5.5 screen, useless QHD resolution....).......

  • I got this phone from eBay so I will be quick with my feedback. 1 designed = excellent slimmest phone 2 Speed = quick with only the odd lag 3 Sound = Stunning Dolby digital app 4 battery = lasts the day average 5 Gpu = can play any game smooth 6 Camera = Sony sensor and it's quick zero latency and detailed. 7 Screen = very good and better than I was expecting. 8 Dual Sim! 9 Gorilla Glass Early models may have had shudder software but this one I am using runs smooth and Im glad I got this for £150 and I did not waste money on a brand phone. Android is complete with all apps and services present. I Will by ZTE again....!

  • Lasts as long as my iPhone5

  • Works very good for me no death grip

  • The camera is a Sony sensor and it's zero latency and produces images that match the SAMSUNG and Apple. I have this phone.

  • Check which band your service provider offers their 3G service on - not all phone companies offer on the band that matches your phone. Eg. you might only be offerred a UMTS 850 in your country while the phone might only have HSDPA 900 / 2100 or CDMA2000 capabilities. SO obviously you have to confirm which band your company offers their 3G on (speak to their customer service people).

  • oh man everything about this phone is so perfect, namely the screen is 1080p and 2gb of ram plus quad core, BUT the poor battery! only 1800mah and cant even remove it to swap in a fresh one.

  • how i can chnage the language of Grand S Himarkeet and how i can download facebook ,whts app of english version

  • Hi thr those who r using this mobile. i hv few question regarding it.. 1.Does it has LED notification?? 2.Does it supports OTG?? 3.How is battery backup?? 4.How is service support..?? though it is non removable battery am little worried abt it.... Plz let me know it will be more help full. Thanx... :)

  • the touch sceern is so attrective

  • I'm using this ph for last two months... but I'm not able to connect 3g.. it's showing only 2G... but my 3g connection has bee started 3 months ago.. i' using 3g connection of Vodafone in India... please help me for 3g settings... even customer care is unable to give me the 3g setup... could any one help me??????

  • This Grand S got LTE support? I got one model N988, inside setting doesnt has selection for LTE

  • I thoughtZTE Grand was sarcasm or that it is incredible, that someone thought to use such old hardware But I do think Sentinelred might have thought it was a compliment.

  • Dimensions I gave are correct. ZTE China official website give almost the same dimensions, with very little differences, beacause of two "versions" which coexist with the "original" one. ZTE Grand S "Télécom Edition" : Dimensions : 142 × 70 × 6.9 ZTE Grand S "Unicom Edition" : Dimensions : same (142 × 70 × 6.9) Weight : 110g

  • From ZTE official website Dimensions: 142*69*6.9mm

  • congratulation on ZTE more your products have a design so better than samsung's high products such as S3 , S4 , etc every thing is good exept the battery unfortunately the battery is more weak than it needs GSM please give me more information about its cipset is it made of Qualcomn or intel or ... ? if it was made by Qualcomm what's it's series ? snap 400 ? 800 ? .... ?

  • download "battery DR saver" or "juice defender" on playstore if u want to enjoy using this phone.. Period!

  • can give a phone that the battery is Li-Po?

  • the battery is very weak

  • better than the s4

  • the features of this phone are amazing. its quad core 1.7Mhz processor, 14 magapixel camera & improved battery life makes it different from other smartphones. i can blindly go for this phone.

  • anciously waiting for this phone to be introduced in the market.....LTE, QUAD CORE, 1.7GHZ processor, 14megapixel camera..... WHAT ELSE REQUIRED!! BUCKUP ZTE........!!!!!!

  • cool smartfone, its a very nice phone with 4G , 16gb what more u need, i wonder to get one.......

  • For all with battery problems do the following -Turn off the 3G,wifi use it when necessary. - Lower brightness of your display - Lower sounds (ring tone) and install juice defender from android mkt.

  • cool looking

  • lol, if you think this battery can help u use this phone 1 day, dont dream! If the battery is Li-po not Li-ion, i will trust

  • Why you would buy two phones? It's stupid

  • battery is very small...

  • Dude.. You do know that theres Jelly Bean that is better than ICS

  • When is this fone gonna be available in the Philippines? Anyone please..

  • battery.. battery.. smartphones should be at minimum 4,160 mAh battery life like the thrill 430x.. thin phones sacrifice the most important feature batlife

  • stock android?? wow... too good to be true.. its ICS which is a really polished version of android..im getting myself one asap...

  • "The Grand S joins the Grand Era and Grand X in ZTE's premium handset range, with the latest handset being the stand out offering.Grand S is an intriguing proposition packing a full HD 5-inch display, 1.7GHz quad-core processor, 2GB of RAM, 13MP camera,4G connectivity and Anroid Jelly Bean.Into a chassis which is just 6.9mm thick. Design wise ZTE has stepped things up with the Grand S wrapping it in a classy polycarbonate unibody which makes the phone feel premium in the hand and thanks to that 6.9mm depth it's pretty easy to hold. I was Amazed with the 13.0 MP camera though... A nice phone that ZTE managed to launch this year.

  • just to refresh your memory - even iphone is manufactured in china

  • Yes, you can

  • this phone is magnificent

  • I think that small battery isn't a problem for me. After I'll buy this phone I'm gonna watch some YT videos and play some games at school and after coming home I'll charge it :-) I think that ZTE Grand S is able to run for 8-10 hours with this battery, isn't it?

  • Hey is it possible to do Video Calls via the network provider? I mean not just skype..can we directly video call to any contact through the network. Please answer

  • This phone performance is very good. ZTE is providing OS support to Micromax,etc.. worth for money...

  • i personally used zte grand s and didn't have any problem with it whatsoever. camera app is snappy and its UI is great.

  • Nah... I have checked the reviews of this phone, and noticed it seems to be a better ZTE phone. Check out the config on dis phone.

  • dont say lies about phone that you didnt use :/ when you use him then you can say bad things and i would rather buy this then galaxy4

  • Chinese cameras are absolutely appalling, I have a Huawei that has a 5mp camera and it is horrible, sometimes after 4seconds of pressing the shutter button the picture is not taken! Quality is also disgusting.

  • You're wrong, many Samsung phones are made in Korea, even my smart phone.

  • This manufacturer always has problems with their batteries! And the Camera quality is so Poor My Advise: buy a genuine phone (Samsung, iPhone, Sony or Lg) but not this phone!

  • for those who are saying that a chinese 13MP is equialent to a 5MP made by samy or apple... Go see the camera of the huawei, it's made in china and it has a very very good camera too :)

  • WTF. Where do u think apple and galaxy S3 is manufactured. Do u think there manufactured in US and korea, no in china.

  • A chinese 13 Mega Pixels camera is equivilant to a 5 mega pixel camera by Apply or Samsung Dont buy this phone!

  • do i can get in pakistan.

  • Chinese generic smartphones are oftenly ridiculed but are seriopusly misconstured and opinions are entirely flawed. Chinese smartphones came from OEM smartphone builders. ZTE is one of them. As compared with iphones, only the entry level ZTE is the exact match, specs for specs, and hardware for hardware. Only that iphones are not only overly priced but are overly lied to in the internet by nothing more than Americans. After all, Americans will never accept that their iphone, even if they would design the iPhone10000 is a piece of crappy junkie obsolete hardware and software. But then again lied to in the internent as having this and that. CRAP. Anyway who would believed the Americans? None! After all, America can never stand on its feet again economically. Not at least Apple and Obama is still around. LIES PURE LIES.

  • surely amizing but talking about the battery its very short time talk.bcoz of the spec.very high standard...its hard to believe guyz....maker of zte make a better battery so you can bet samsung,sony,htc and most of apple.....

  • i want this zte grand s how can it cost me including frieght to zambia urgent reply please.

  • quad core 1.7,5" hd screen and...ARE YOU KIDDING 1750mah,i complete the specs-talk time 3 hours,video play 2 hours and stand by 100 hours.

  • dea GSM Arena team person, if you are also listening so plz also try to inform ZTE Grand S maker's team about its battery performance, being a smartphone it be atleast 2500 to 3000 mah and more, its spec and features are absolutely brilliant,(its a dreamed phone for me) i will defenatly buy it, if its battery life could improve, plz do something about above suggestion, you may make only high power battery saprately..... Plz, and book one this beautyfull device for [email protected]

  • Damn there chinese phones really are making it through, to bad the marketing for it in sweden isn't what it should be, shame battery wont last long for this 1, otherwise it would be a good option for the bigger phones

  • Super AMOLED screen can give better thinness while increase space for battery capacity. Forget about the battery-draining high ppi's

  • dear ZT Grand S maker team members, if you are listening, plz do something about its battery performance if you want to sale your product....

  • the spec and features are absolutely brilliant of this ZTE Grand-S, but the battery 1750 mah,(as said), its not enough, its too short, if anybody will buy this kind of smartphone, he must be use it for a long time not only for 2-3 hours, and no body wants to carry any phone charger with him, so dear ''ZTE Grand-S maker team, plz think again about its battery performance,it should be atleast 3000 mah or more.... Plz.

  • this phn is spec is verry good. battary is very pure.&what is price? &when relece my bangladesh.

  • grand s is zero figured smartphone....

  • nvidia tegra 2 and ulp geforce is the chipset and gpu of this phone..

  • what is the price of grands s

  • WTF? When did ZTE start to make high class phones??

  • I like this smartphones,with 1,7 Ghz quadcore and 2 gb RAm this very Ğợợ∂.but I want to know how much money to get it when it come to my country??

  • looks like something you would like for Christmas but the non-removable battery with just 1780 mAh is so much dissapointing :(. it wouldn't last a whole day

  • 6.9 mm thick!! unbelievable? hope not typographical error!!

  • ZTE's radio part is not good enough for UK market. Believe it or not.

  • every thing ok , bt non- removal battery I 'd like to know more abt that

  • plx some one tell me when will this phone announce in uk???

  • Are you going to store your life story there or something? 32Gb is more than enough.

  • looks like a tough competitor for samsung Note II...

  • what is the price and when is going 2 release

  • An amazing HD screen for movies, great camera resolution.... ONLY 16gb internal .... I was expecting 64gb internal... Yes you have 32gb memory card, but I wouldn't say its enough -_- Apart from that, sounds like a good phone :)

  • I will buy it once be available

  • whats the price of this super coooool fone.......

  • I'd like to know more about the battery

  • standard Hp sound is good, except you deaf

  • this phone looks great. The UI looks sexy and I do have some plans having this phone as my secondary phone.Good job ZTE!

  • Zte S 4 great quad core 1.7 and 2GB RAM

  • Samsung is good at audio quality! My old Samsung Omnia HD is very loud!

  • It will get verry hot a disadvantage of slimness compaired to power it carries.

  • dude, calm down, this phone uses Snapdragon... S4... Pro.... too.... LOL

  • poor battery... disappointment.

  • When tested Galaxy S3 is louder than HTC One X with Beats audio. It is proof that these named items are just a gimmic most of the time...

  • Would like to see manufacturers increase the megapixel count in their front facing camera. In 2012 it was 1.3mp, this year it seems to be 2mp with sony going up to 2.2mp, needs to be more as lots of people like to take self shots and its very poor with this megapixel count. Would like to see more nearer to 5mp. Asim.

  • In your dream mybe ? Butterfly are masterpiece..grand S just err no originality at all..butterfly are using quad core krait which is better then normal quad core..oh yeah HTC have beats and ZTE nothing...

  • Dimensions of the phone are said to be (142×69×6.9) and the OS is precisely 4.1.2. Sent from my ZTE Blade Android 4.2.1 Chris Blade, 14 years old developer.

  • with 1.7 quad cpu

  • It seems great but Note|| is more wonderful

  • Great! Can't wait to buy one. WHERE!?

  • who cares about thikness the batery suck oh why i could have beat the htc butterly

  • OMG.....6.9 mm thick o_0

  • Looks great sepc. waiting for the release and see what's the price will be.

  • i like it. very nice phone...

  • Sony stole the show but not my money. I am eyeing this one. Cheers.

  • high specs with unreliable durability, sorry, Sony stole the show

  • Wow,a lot of 400+ ppi phones anounced,even the lower known zte!

  • Ultimate Specifications... 1-Huge Screen 5inch 2-Camera 13mp rear front 2mp 3-Processor 1.7Ghz When It ll launch? Waiting for this

  • wow,fantastic phone,↲ speed,thicknis,style etc,↲Good feuture

  • Wow, this has a great CPU speed.