ZTE Imperial
The ZTE Imperial is a budget-focused device, built for basic everyday tasks (2013).
2013 · Entry-level · 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
Size4" · - x 65.5 x 12.2 mm
RAM1GB
Storage4GB
Main Camera5 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Lightweight at 153.4g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,500 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic its chipset for simple tasks only
✗Only 1GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
✗5 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2013, June. Released 2013, June
⚙️ Performance
RAM
1GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
233 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
📷 Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
2,500 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 2500 mAh, removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
153.4g
Very light — comfortable for long use
📶 Network
Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, LTE
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the ZTE Imperial does not support 5G — it supports CDMA / EVDO / LTE.
No, the ZTE Imperial does not have NFC.
Yes, the ZTE Imperial supports microSDHC expandable storage.
The ZTE Imperial SIM configuration: Yes.
Yes, the ZTE Imperial has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The ZTE Imperial ships with Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean).
The ZTE Imperial uses microUSB 2.0.
The ZTE Imperial supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot.
The ZTE Imperial has 4.0, A2DP.
