ZTE Director
The ZTE Director is a budget-focused device, powered by the MSM7626A, built for basic everyday tasks (2013).
2013 · Entry-level · Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size3.5" · 118.1 x 62.5 x 12.2 mm (4.65 x 2.46 x 0.48 in)
ChipsetMSM7626A
RAM512MB
Storage4GB
Main Camera15 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓512GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓Lightweight at 140g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,500 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic MSM7626A for simple tasks only
✗Lower-resolution 165 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMedia consumption
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2013, April. Released 2013, April
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
MSM7626A
Entry-level — basic tasks only
OS
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
RAM
512MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
165 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
📷 Camera
Main Camera
15 MP
Capable for everyday photos
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,500 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 1500 mAh, removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
140g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
118.1 x 62.5 x 12.2 mm (4.65 x 2.46 x 0.48 in)
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the ZTE Director does not support 5G — it supports CDMA / EVDO.
No, the ZTE Director does not have NFC.
Yes, the ZTE Director supports microSDHC expandable storage.
The ZTE Director SIM configuration: Non-removable.
Yes, the ZTE Director has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The ZTE Director ships with Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich).
The ZTE Director uses microUSB 2.0.
The ZTE Director supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot.
The ZTE Director has 3.0, A2DP.
