ZTE Reef
The ZTE Reef is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8655 Snapdragon S2, 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" · 127 x 64.8 x 11.2 mm (5.0 x 2.55 x 0.44 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8655 Snapdragon S2
RAM1GB
Storage4GB
Main Camera5 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Lightweight at 127.6g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,650 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM8655 Snapdragon S2 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, August. Released 2013, August
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8655 Snapdragon S2
Entry-level — basic tasks only
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
1,650 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 1650 mAh, removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
127.6g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
127 x 64.8 x 11.2 mm (5.0 x 2.55 x 0.44 in)
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the ZTE Reef does not support 5G — it supports CDMA / EVDO.
No, the ZTE Reef does not have NFC.
Yes, the ZTE Reef supports microSDHC expandable storage.
The ZTE Reef SIM configuration: Yes.
Yes, the ZTE Reef has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The ZTE Reef ships with Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean).
The ZTE Reef uses microUSB 2.0.
The ZTE Reef supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct.
The ZTE Reef has 4.0, A2DP.
