ZTE Grand S3
The ZTE Grand S3 is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2015).
2015 · Lower-mid-range · Android 4.4 (KitKat)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5.5" · 155 x 77 x 9.8 mm (6.10 x 3.03 x 0.39 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
RAM3GB
Storage16GB
Main Camera16 MP · Dual-LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Sharp 401 PPI screen
✓5.5" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 3,100 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm) for simple tasks only
✗Only 3GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2015, March. Released 2015, March
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
RAM
3GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
401 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
16 MP
Capable for everyday photos
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
🔋 Battery
Capacity
3,100 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 3100 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Dimensions
155 x 77 x 9.8 mm (6.10 x 3.03 x 0.39 in)
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
📶 Network
Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Speed
HSPA, LTE, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
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 S3 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE.
No, the ZTE Grand S3 does not have NFC.
Yes, the ZTE Grand S3 supports microSDXC expandable storage.
The ZTE Grand S3 SIM configuration: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Yes, the ZTE Grand S3 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The ZTE Grand S3 ships with Android 4.4 (KitKat).
The ZTE Grand S3 uses microUSB 2.0.
The ZTE Grand S3 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot.
The ZTE Grand S3 has 4.0, A2DP.
