ZTE Anthem 4G
The ZTE Anthem 4G is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon, built for basic everyday tasks (2012).
2012 · Entry-level · Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size4.3" · 130.1 x 68.1 x 13.7 mm (5.12 x 2.68 x 0.54 in)
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon
RAM512MB
Storage4GB | 512MB
Main Camera5 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓512GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,780 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm Snapdragon for simple tasks only
✗5 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
✗Lower-resolution 217 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingPhotography
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2012, September. Released 2012, September
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon
Entry-level — basic tasks only
OS
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
RAM
512MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
217 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
TFT, 256K colors
Standard LCD display
📷 Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,780 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 1780 mAh, removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
189.9g
Balanced size and weight
Dimensions
130.1 x 68.1 x 13.7 mm (5.12 x 2.68 x 0.54 in)
📶 Network
Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, LTE
2G Bands
CDMA 800 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the ZTE Anthem 4G does not support 5G — it supports CDMA / EVDO / LTE.
No, the ZTE Anthem 4G does not have NFC.
Yes, the ZTE Anthem 4G supports microSDHC expandable storage.
The ZTE Anthem 4G SIM configuration: Mini-SIM.
Yes, the ZTE Anthem 4G has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The ZTE Anthem 4G ships with Android 2.3 (Gingerbread).
The ZTE Anthem 4G uses microUSB 2.0.
The ZTE Anthem 4G supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot.
The ZTE Anthem 4G has Yes.
