ZTE Grand S II S291

  • Released 2014, April
    150g, 9.1mm thickness
    Android 4.3
    16GB storage, microSD slot
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  • 5.5"
    1080x1920 pixels
  • 13MP
    1080p
  • 2GB RAM
    Snapdragon 801
  • 3100mAh
    Li-Ion

ZTE Grand S II S291 - Specs

Network Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands HSDPA 900 / 2100
4G bands LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 7(2600)
Speed HSPA, LTE
Launch Announced 2014, January
Status Available. Released 2014, April
Body Dimensions 157 x 77 x 9.1 mm (6.18 x 3.03 x 0.36 in)
Weight 150 g (5.29 oz)
SIM Micro-SIM
Display Type IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size 5.5 inches, 83.4 cm2 (~69.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
Platform OS Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
Chipset Qualcomm MSM8974AB Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
CPU Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400
GPU Adreno 330
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
 Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Comms WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth 4.0, A2DP
GPS Yes, with A-GPS
Radio FM radio
USB microUSB 2.0
Features Sensors Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Battery   Non-removable Li-Ion 3100 mAh battery
Misc Colors Silver
Price About 250 EUR

ZTE Grand S II S291 - User Reviews

  • This phone supports SGLTE, which means you can access LTE internet while talking on your phone over GSM (technically it's not the same with VoLTE). Notification LED is RGB colored, you can programm it with GravityBox custom notification function. And the battery is removable, not like the specs said above which not removable.

  • my zte phone is no boot.try this reboot therefore xyogen mode can not be boot.

  • i am using ZTE Grand II S291 Model mobile is good i want display in qatar

  • I am struggling with this phone (ZTE Grand SII) for the last one year. The phone becomes too slow - though the company claims it to be a quad/octa core processor. The call reception is poor and call gets cut frequently. Phone gets heated and sometimes stops working. Sometimes, it doesn't switch on, some other times it doesn't switch off. I did a factory reset of the phone once. It was working okay for a month. Then back to square one. I have not even installed many apps on the phone. I think there is some fundamental issues with the software of this phone. It is a good phone to demonstrate how bad a phone can be :-( . It looks good but doesn't work. I spent around 14k on this phone and stuck up with this. I am not able to spare money for another phone now. It is a pity that companies are sending out untested and under-tested products into the market. And govt is just sitting quiet and watching. - SJ

  • When i was restoring my zte s291,it went off due to battery status.when i charged the battery the phone was stuck on log.i took it to a friend of mine he had to load a firmware with a low android version 4.1.2.he said the phone was able to process and completed but could boot or show anything on the screen.i connected it to my laptop it was just showing the red light and being detected by the laptop,buut not for a long while then it stops showing the redlight and not detected.when i connect it to a flash box it not responding so all i want is to know whether there are ways and meanings of bringing my phone to life,i really love it

  • Please,I need this model zte grand sii s291, firmware.my ph have virus I done factory restart.I install firmware not ok.touch screen cannot work.so,pls help me original firmware.

  • Ali Express lots of stuff for this phone

  • hi friends any one help me .i am using phone ZTE s291 model . last two days contact list page can not open i will try many time still now not open

  • Amendments to specification: 1. Battery Removable 3100 2. Weight 169 g 3. Multitouch Yes, up to 10 fingers.

  • "Non-removable Li-Ion 3100 mAh battery" Its removable!

  • make glove mode on from setting it will increase the sensitivity

  • Why it takes to much time to load the contact list

  • Hey. It depends on what you plan to do with your phone. It have good specs and pretty cheap at around USD 100(http://en.jd.com/product/874978.html). But it wont be upgrading to lollipop or marshmallow. And don't expect any warranties on it. I would guess it have ok build quality(oppose to great quality of HTC). You won't find covers and accessories for this phone. But at this price its worth it.

  • when Placed horizontally on the surface , Touch phone does not work

  • I have this phone with me which was given to me by a friend, i was charging the phone when i removed it from the power, i was unable to power it on again. Anywhere i take it, they don't have spare part for it. What can i do sine i am in love with the phone. ZTE S291; TD-LTE; CMIIT ID :2014CP0858 AND IMEI: 86379821723239

  • is it updated?

  • I have just bought this phone, seems amazing phone at this price...worth buying

  • Hi Everyone, Can anyone tell me whether this phone is good at this price. If not then i have to buy a more costlier phone. Like HTC Desire 826 DS as it has listed that it provides TD-SCDMA 1900 / 2100 for CDMA technology. Please i need all of your advise. With Regards, Rohit Singh Rathore

  • Hello, Is It Gorilla glass protected? please reply who are using this device..

  • Zte sii grand is amazing ph but i need one help i av paid for mobile net pack but it is not activated so what to do please help as i am travelling tomorrow morning and net pack must be activated what is the procedure

  • I want a advise ,about dis

  • Yes it will.

  • Amazing phone Never got such a amazing phone in my lifetime i just love this phone it just makes me go crazy so good i never faced any problem

  • i m using this phone phone last 15 days . i buy this phone from reliance .i m facing every day one new problem .some time call problem ,software problem .so pls dont buy this phone . its bed phone.

  • This is definite problem with particular handset I don't have problems and using since 5 months. Time is still there u can return this phone. Whether u buy it again or not its your call

  • Very worst phone ever i bought.. I bought thru amazon india attracted by hardware and global network. But since 1st I am having problem of network... data connection not at all connecting. Conecting in few seconds disconnected I tried with CDMA & GSm sims... But same result...

  • is this mobile phone gives good music experience in head phones which means will it deliver good bass and music... thank you friends

  • plzzzz.....tell me... how is the battery back up for phone calls and internet using and also tell me about the cam clarity... will the mobile gets heat while using it...!!!! thank you in advance..

  • please suggest will i buy this phone ?

  • I took this phone two weeks back and for the first few days the performance was good. But at a later stage it is found that the mobile network signal strength getting dropped drastically and not able to make or receive any calls. The device is very poor in receiving the mobile network signal and I am facing problem on that. My SIM is Reliance and not sure what to do next. Could any one please help on this? The hand set is also getting heated up and the battery is getting drained in 3-4 hours. And the worst thing to my list is that when I called the service centers, most of them responded that they stopped the support for ZTE mobiles. I am afraid that I ended up in paying 14K for no use???

  • Hi friends please let me know this mobile will support for TATA CDMA Sim ? Kindly confirm

  • battery is good for two full days

  • U can use CDMA evdo or gsm 3g sim. Not great phone but internet speed in CDMA is xlent. Pathetic battery

  • Yes u can use CDMA sim on this phone. Its good.

  • Single sim but you use CDMA and gsm both

  • Is zte grand sii is Available with Dual like.. CDMA + GSM o Single only?

  • Hello friends, Please tell me this one single sim handset or dual sim handset ??? If dual sim, can I use cdma with evdo And 2nd one gsm with 3G ??? If single sim, can I use cdma evdo with Rim???? Tell me friends.

  • Yes

  • yes the indian model is s 251, while they are writing about s 291. i m using it with re,liance since one month, working well, and it is confirmed that it works with cdma (reliance & tata) and all gsm sim in india. yes it supports evdo services of cdma data uses. battery is 2500 mah but not enough for heavy users. it practiend ends in four hours of continus internet uses in mobile with cdma evdo. if u use its hotspot as a wifi (using other device for internet using this as wifi) its battery runs for 6-7 hours. camera is not good enough, 8 mgpixel of motorola is even better

  • is it working kitkat and upgradable os?

  • You can insert any sim cdma or gsm, but it is single sim mobile.

  • Where?, In china!!!! for chineese versions. GSMARENA is not mentioning about indian variant of this model. Beware

  • how is the network of cdma when using zte grands2

  • Actually you will get different phone model on India than what you atre viewing here. It works on both GSM and CDMA.

  • This phone is a dual mode phone.both gsm and CDMA will working it.I am using this phone.the only problem is that battery performance is poor.except that good phone.

  • I am using this mobile with relaince cdma.

  • can anyone tell me.. why all the websites are showing this phone as a GSM phone? but all GSMARENA viewers are telling that it is a CDMA phone... Which one ???? CDMA or GSM... guys please HELP

  • its good u use cdma but hows zte// is it a worth for 14000 can i long last to 2 yrs max

  • Yes. I am using reliance cdma

  • hello everyone... I am planning to buy this phone.. in market it is not available.. mostly all r unaware of this... plzz say me weather I should buy or not..?? is this a worth for 14000 bcoz 14000 is a big huge amount for me plzz help

  • yes, i am using it. since last five years i am not getting cdma smartphone. finally i got it at inr 1430. thanks-zte grand ii

  • yes

  • Is this phone(Indian version) have EVDO connectivity?pls reply me

  • Is this is about Indian version??

  • indian version has-snapdragon 800,2gb ram,16gbrom,2500mAh battery,no gorilla glass,android 4.2 jellybean

  • in india 2500 mah battery and yes its support all cdma sims its unlocked version..and its single sim mobile.. one more thing we can use cdma or gsm both thing in this device like Htc desire 816(i am not saying Desire816G)

  • 2500 mah Battery doesn't look good on paper for such a device.. how is the battery backup prectically??? and I read o Amazon.. someone mentioned that battery is 1650 mAh?? Can someone from India can clarify on it?

  • non remove abble battery

  • Is this mobile is dual sim? is it supports All CDMS SIMs like MTS? Please reply me

  • India version with silver back cover don't have removable battery

  • Its mentioned that battery is non -removable

  • some sites say it has 4.2 and snapdragon 800

  • Display panel is gorilla glass 3? There's no info about display.

  • Does it have removable battery??? Any one plz help me out.For.it is told it has nonremovable battery. Another thing does it work usb host??

  • guys in india it comes with snapdragon 800 processer 2.2ghz MSM8674-1 quad core and 2500mah battery and front 5mp

  • They have already rolled out Android 4.4.2 Kitkat and are now working on Android 5.0 Lolipop update for the device.

  • Are they even planning to upgrade it to kit kat? I was so let down on seeing the os version

  • Hi man, get your device rooted and then feom there, u flash there gapps.zip for jellybean. There are also custom rom which already rooted with gapps, google is your best friend now. Til then mate :)

  • Why ZTE did not have built in playstore? How can we install app from store? I tried to install playstore.apk but it was not worked finally. Do anyone know how to change this ZTE Grand SII firmware or install playstore?

  • The phone is awesome!!! It's fast very fast and the battery is very very good. You can do whaterver you want to.

  • I swapped away my Sammy S4 for this one and I never regret it. No doubt, feature wise S4 won down the list but how often are we going to utilize all the sensors...such as temperature, humidity and more? The rest of it, this Grand S II beat off Sammy S4 every way of it. To begin with... 1) Display...great, sharp but down side is slightly dimmer compare with S4 during 50% brightness. So gotta adjust a bit more up to around 70% depend on individuals. We can adjust the display preference such as Natural, Colourful and Gorgeous. Natural is a bit off and less saturated, Colourful is on the typical position of all IPS screen characteristic while Gorgeous, whole display become very vivid to look at :) I turned mine to Colourful. 2) Hardware (Processor, Ram) : Powered by Snapdragon 801 @ 2.3Ghz, this thing run fluidly on everything (almost). I'm playing Lionheart Tactic now and I can notice this very obvious. On S4, everytime I quit/closed the game, the UI will facing hiccup and lag while this Grand S II is running fluidly like nothing happened. 3) Sound & Volume, no doubt, S4 is the clear winner in term of loudness and clarity on ear piece but Grand S II isn't far from it :) 4) GPS...I can tell u it locked up way way faster than S4 with its so called GLONASS. I tested it in my room near to window and ZTE able to locked up 14 satelites in a very short time...about 20-30sec if I remembered ;) 5) Camera...yeah, this beast is equipped with a 13mpxl sensor from Sony. Quality wise may vary because I noticed S4 is better on lowlight situation but on well lit area, both performed almost the same and best of it, ZTE's camera has got an adjustable Metering to help us get a better exposure in overall shooting experience :) Other than that, nothing special on its Camera but it's a decent one, yes. 6) Weight & size...i used to carry a Note II so I can say not much difference between these two :) 7) The rest & conclusion, I don't really fancy nor care about how other users whining about how bad this ZTE is...maybe the unit they got is a "lemon unit" but not on mine. Mine working flawlessly and very satisfying using it. Hope my small review helps ;) cheers!

  • Awesome device. Maybe it doesn't look good on pics but in real life it looks great(Some might have different choice) but i like it this way. Performance wise it's a beast of a phone.

  • it is not good looking but the price worth the specifications

  • Is this a gud handset ?

  • Very good characteristics, but the design is 1/10 - it's going to kill the phone.

  • i am looking forward to buy if. Let me know if any other is comparable with this phone

  • There are no nfc function on zte grand s ii.

  • Been using past few weeks..no complaints...feeling good using this phone..great phone by zte..a lot of free gifts if buying from great seller...

  • Owner of grand S2 and been with the phone for more than over a month, got it on 1st May. So far so good and had no complain on it, and it only cost me around 335 usd with shipping included and other freebies and extra accessories I ordered. For those who had no dont own the phone and concluded it had bad battery, I dont think its an appropriate comment. From my gsam reading, my highest SOT is capable to reach 8 hour+, where average is around 6 and half hours to around 7 hours with battery saving disable. Continuously gaming will only able to reach around 4 and half hours though.

  • It has removable Li-Ion 3100 mAh battery

  • When we are expecting this in india?

  • This phone has Snapdragon 801 and not 800. Gsmarena.com time to mark a correction and it is available too.

  • no pic no truth

  • for 2GB RAM version, the BOM cost is 933 RMB(without 17% tax and without battery) for 3GB RAM version, the BOM cost is 1288 RMB(without 17% tax and without battery)

  • Today's announcement: It is listed for just RMB1699 !

  • This phone may feature a 4GB RAM .

  • This handset dont have ny option to use nd how u say that u like this....??

  • very good phone with best features

  • Well head lots of complaints about customer support. So lets not waste time on buying ZTE.

  • i like it

  • ZTE has the World's Waste and Worst Phones. ZTE TEch Support is annoying. They Don't even know the troubleshooting for any of the devices. All they do is reset, service. The Service Price is so damn costly that a new phone can be brought to that price.

  • most zte comes batterys don't a day u at least have 2 charge x2 a day. I just bought the second zte comes bt battery works the same

  • Laura you must do that

  • To Be Decided I believe

  • Why doesn't these handsets be released on all networks globally? ZTE, I reckon is keeping a bit low but I maybe wrong. I had one of thier phones and the battery is good and sound quality. It was a cheap phone. Are they making profits as I can see alot of thier new phones being released.

  • To Be Discussed

  • TBD means "to be determined"

  • TBD means " To Be Defined".

  • To Be Disclosed

  • What this means: card slot - TBD?