ZTE Zinger
The ZTE Zinger is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8210 Snapdragon 200 (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2014).
2014 · Entry-level · Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size3.5" · 117.6 x 62 x 12.2 mm (4.63 x 2.44 x 0.48 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8210 Snapdragon 200 (28 nm)
RAM512MB
Storage4GB
Main Camera2 MP
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓512GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓Lightweight at 110g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,500 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM8210 Snapdragon 200 (28 nm) 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
2014, October. Released 2014, October
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8210 Snapdragon 200 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
RAM
512MB
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
1,500 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 1500 mAh, removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
110g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
117.6 x 62 x 12.2 mm (4.63 x 2.44 x 0.48 in)
📶 Network
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the ZTE Zinger does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
No, the ZTE Zinger does not have NFC.
Yes, the ZTE Zinger supports microSDHC expandable storage.
The ZTE Zinger SIM configuration: Micro-SIM.
Yes, the ZTE Zinger has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The ZTE Zinger ships with Android 4.4.2 (KitKat).
The ZTE Zinger uses microUSB 2.0.
The ZTE Zinger supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot.
The ZTE Zinger has 4.0, A2DP.
