ZTE Grand S
The ZTE Grand S is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro, 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 (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5" · 142 x 70 x 6.9 mm (5.59 x 2.76 x 0.27 in)
ChipsetQualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro
RAM2GB
Storage16GB
Main Camera13 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Sharp 441 PPI screen
✓5" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 110g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,780 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro for simple tasks only
✗Only 2GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2013, January. Released 2013, March
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 1.7 GHz Krait 200
RAM
2GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
441 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
1,780 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 1780 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
110g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
142 x 70 x 6.9 mm (5.59 x 2.76 x 0.27 in)
Colors
Black/Silver, Black/Red, Black/Blue, Black/White
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the ZTE Grand S does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / EVDO / LTE.
Yes, the ZTE Grand S has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
Yes, the ZTE Grand S supports microSDHC expandable storage.
The ZTE Grand S SIM configuration: Mini-SIM.
Yes, the ZTE Grand S has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The ZTE Grand S ships with Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean).
The ZTE Grand S uses microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out).
The ZTE Grand S supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot.
The ZTE Grand S has 4.0, A2DP, LE.
