ZTE Grand S II
The ZTE Grand S II is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8674-1 Snapdragon 800 (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2014).
2014 · Lower-mid-range · Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5.5" · 157 x 77 x 7.9 mm (6.18 x 3.03 x 0.31 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8674-1 Snapdragon 800 (28 nm)
RAM2GB
Storage16GB
Main Camera13 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Sharp 401 PPI screen
✓5.5" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 120g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,500 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM8674-1 Snapdragon 800 (28 nm) for simple tasks only
✗Only 2GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2014, December. Released 2014, December
Also Known As
Also known as ZTE Grand S II P897A21
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8674-1 Snapdragon 800 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 2.2 GHz Krait 400
RAM
2GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
401 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
Capable for everyday photos
🔋 Battery
Capacity
2,500 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 2500 mAh, removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
120g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
157 x 77 x 7.9 mm (6.18 x 3.03 x 0.31 in)
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the ZTE Grand S II does not support 5G — it supports GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO.
No, the ZTE Grand S II does not have NFC.
Yes, the ZTE Grand S II supports microSDHC expandable storage.
The ZTE Grand S II SIM configuration: Micro-SIM.
Yes, the ZTE Grand S II has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The ZTE Grand S II ships with Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean).
The ZTE Grand S II uses microUSB 2.0.
The ZTE Grand S II supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot.
The ZTE Grand S II has 4.0, A2DP.
