ZTE N880E
The ZTE N880E is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM7627A 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
Size4" · 119 x 61 x 10.4 mm (4.69 x 2.40 x 0.41 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM7627A Snapdragon S1
RAM512MB
Storage4GB
Main Camera15 MP
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓512GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓Lightweight at 130g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,650 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM7627A Snapdragon S1 for simple tasks only
✗Lower-resolution 233 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMedia consumption
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2012, May. Released 2012, May
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7627A Snapdragon S1
Entry-level — basic tasks only
OS
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), 4.1.1 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
RAM
512MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
233 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
📷 Camera
Main Camera
15 MP
Capable for everyday photos
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,650 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Removable Li-Ion 1650 mAh battery
📱 Design & Build
Weight
130g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
119 x 61 x 10.4 mm (4.69 x 2.40 x 0.41 in)
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the ZTE N880E does not support 5G — it supports CDMA / EVDO.
Yes, the ZTE N880E supports microSDHC expandable storage.
The ZTE N880E SIM configuration: Mini-SIM.
Yes, the ZTE N880E has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The ZTE N880E ships with Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), 4.1.1 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.2 (Jelly Bean).
The ZTE N880E uses microUSB 2.0.
The ZTE N880E supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot.
The ZTE N880E has 2.1, A2DP.
