ZTE Grand S Flex
The ZTE Grand S Flex is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8930 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2013).
2013 · Lower-mid-range · Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5" · 143 x 70 x 8.9 mm (5.63 x 2.76 x 0.35 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8930 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
RAM1GB
Storage16GB
Main Camera8 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓5" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 130g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,300 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM8930 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm) for simple tasks only
✗Only 1GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
✗8 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2013, November. Released 2013, November
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8930 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Krait 200
RAM
1GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
294 ppi
Adequate sharpness for daily use
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
2,300 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 2300 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
130g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
143 x 70 x 8.9 mm (5.63 x 2.76 x 0.35 in)
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the ZTE Grand S Flex does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
No, the ZTE Grand S Flex does not have NFC.
No, the ZTE Grand S Flex does not support a memory card.
The ZTE Grand S Flex SIM configuration: Yes.
Yes, the ZTE Grand S Flex has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The ZTE Grand S Flex ships with Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean).
The ZTE Grand S Flex uses microUSB 2.0.
The ZTE Grand S Flex supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot.
The ZTE Grand S Flex has 4.0, A2DP.
