ZTE Kis III V790
The ZTE Kis III V790 is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM7225A Snapdragon S1, built for basic everyday tasks (2012).
2012 · Entry-level · Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size3.5" · 116 x 61.7 x 12.6 mm (4.57 x 2.43 x 0.50 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM7225A Snapdragon S1
RAM256MB
Storage512MB
Main Camera2 MP
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓256GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,200 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM7225A Snapdragon S1 for simple tasks only
✗2 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
✗Lower-resolution 165 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingPhotography
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2012, November. Released 2012, November
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7225A Snapdragon S1
Entry-level — basic tasks only
OS
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
RAM
256MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
165 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
TFT, 256K colors
Standard LCD display
📷 Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,200 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 1200 mAh, removable
📱 Design & Build
Dimensions
116 x 61.7 x 12.6 mm (4.57 x 2.43 x 0.50 in)
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the ZTE Kis III V790 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
No, the ZTE Kis III V790 does not have NFC.
Yes, the ZTE Kis III V790 supports microSDHC expandable storage.
Yes, the ZTE Kis III V790 supports dual SIM (Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)).
Yes, the ZTE Kis III V790 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The ZTE Kis III V790 ships with Android 2.3 (Gingerbread).
The ZTE Kis III V790 uses microUSB 2.0.
The ZTE Kis III V790 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n.
The ZTE Kis III V790 has 2.1, A2DP.
