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ZTE

ZTE Grand S3

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Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)*
Processor
Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400*
Display diagonal
5.50 in*
Battery capacity
3,100 mAh*

Display

Display diagonal
5.50 in*

Processing & platform

Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)*
Processor
Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400*
Graphics

Memory & storage

Storage options
16 GB, 3 GB RAM*

Memory configurations

  • 3 GB RAM / 16 GB storage*
    Memory
    3 GB*
    Capacity
    16 GB*

Memory options

  • 3 GB*
    Capacity
    3 GB*

Storage options

  • 16 GB*
    Capacity
    16 GB*

Power specifications

Battery capacity
3,100 mAh*

Connectivity & software

Operating system
Android 4.4 (KitKat)*
Cellular networks
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE*
Wi-Fi
Reported value 1: WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot*
Reported value 2: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot*
Bluetooth
Reported value 1: 4.0, A2DP*
Reported value 2: 4.0, A2DP*
Reported value 3: 4*
NFC
No*

Design & dimensions

Dimensions
155 x 77 x 9.8 mm (6.10 x 3.03 x 0.39 in)*

System configuration

Detailed specifications

Specifications 1 · 31 fields
Body SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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Display Type
5.5 inches, 83.4 cm*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    5.5*
    unit
    inches*
    original
    5.5 inches*
    span
    • 0*
    • 10*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    83.4*
    unit
    cm*
    original
    83.4 cm*
    span
    • 12*
    • 19*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Display Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
  • x
    1,080*
    y
    1,920*
    unit
    px*
    original
    1080 x 1920*
    span
    • 0*
    • 11*
    role
    Declared source matrix; native photosite count and active physical area unverified.*
Platform OS
Android 4.4 (KitKat)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Platform Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    28*
    unit
    nm*
    original
    28 nm*
    span
    • 35*
    • 40*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Platform Cpu
Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    2.5*
    unit
    GHz*
    original
    2.5 GHz*
    span
    • 10*
    • 17*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Platform Gpu
Adreno 330*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Memory Cardslot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Name
ZTE Grand S3*
Scope and conditions
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aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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Memory Internalmemory
16GB 3GB RAM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    16*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    16GB*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    3*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    3GB*
    span
    • 5*
    • 8*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
MainCamera Cameraspecs
16 MP, AF*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    16*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    16 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 5*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
MainCamera Features
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
MainCamera Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    30*
    unit
    fps*
    original
    30fps*
    span
    • 3*
    • 8*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    30*
    unit
    fps*
    original
    30fps*
    span
    • 16*
    • 21*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
SelfieCamera Cameraspecs
8 MP*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    8*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    8 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
SelfieCamera Features
1080p@30fps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    30*
    unit
    fps*
    original
    30fps*
    span
    • 6*
    • 11*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Sound Feature
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
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Sound 3.5mmjack
Yes*
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COMMS WLAN
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
COMMS Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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COMMS NFC
No*
Scope and conditions
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COMMS Radio
No*
Scope and conditions
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COMMS USB
microUSB 2.0*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Battery Type
Li-Ion 3100 mAh, non-removable*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    3,100*
    unit
    mAh*
    original
    3100 mAh*
    span
    • 7*
    • 15*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Colors
Silver*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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Price
About 300 EUR*
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explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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Network Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Network 2gbands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Network 3gbands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Network 4gbands
1, 3, 41*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    3.1*
    unit
    Mbps*
    original
    3.1 Mbps*
    span
    • 23*
    • 31*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Body Dimensions
155 x 77 x 9.8 mm (6.10 x 3.03 x 0.39 in)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    9.8*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    9.8 mm*
    span
    • 11*
    • 17*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.39*
    unit
    in*
    original
    0.39 in*
    span
    • 33*
    • 40*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Specifications 2 · 1 fields
model
Grand S3*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
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Specifications 3 · 40 fields
body sim
Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display type
IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display size
5.5 inches, 83.4 cm (~69.9% screen-to-body ratio)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    5.5*
    unit
    inches*
    original
    5.5 inches*
    span
    • 0*
    • 10*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    83.4*
    unit
    cm*
    original
    83.4 cm*
    span
    • 12*
    • 19*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
  • x
    1,080*
    y
    1,920*
    unit
    px*
    original
    1080 x 1920*
    span
    • 0*
    • 11*
    role
    Declared source matrix; native photosite count and active physical area unverified.*
memory card slot
microSD, up to 64 GB (dedicated slot)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    64*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    64 GB*
    span
    • 15*
    • 20*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
sound loudspeaker
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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model
Grand S3*
Scope and conditions
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sound 3.5mm jack
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms wlan
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms bluetooth
4.0, A2DP*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms gps
Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS*
Scope and conditions
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aperture_declarations
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comms radio
No*
Scope and conditions
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aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms usb
microUSB 2.0*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
features sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc colors
Silver*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network 3g bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network speed
HSPA, LTE, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    3.1*
    unit
    Mbps*
    original
    3.1 Mbps*
    span
    • 23*
    • 31*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform os
Android 4.4 (KitKat)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform chipset
Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    28*
    unit
    nm*
    original
    28 nm*
    span
    • 35*
    • 40*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network 2g bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform cpu
Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    2.5*
    unit
    GHz*
    original
    2.5 GHz*
    span
    • 10*
    • 17*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform gpu
Adreno 330*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
memory internal
16 GB, 3 GB RAM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    16*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    16 GB*
    span
    • 0*
    • 5*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    3*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    3 GB*
    span
    • 7*
    • 11*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
main camera single
16 MP, AF*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    16*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    16 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 5*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
main camera video
2160p@30fps, 1080p@30fps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    30*
    unit
    fps*
    original
    30fps*
    span
    • 6*
    • 11*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    30*
    unit
    fps*
    original
    30fps*
    span
    • 19*
    • 24*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc price
About 300 EUR*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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main camera features
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
body
Eyeprint ID sensor (EyeVerify)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network 4g bands
LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 41(2500)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network gprs
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
selfie camera video
1080p@30fps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    30*
    unit
    fps*
    original
    30fps*
    span
    • 6*
    • 11*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network edge
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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selfie camera single
8 MP*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    8*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    8 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
launch announced
2015, March*
Scope and conditions
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sound
Dolby Digital Plus audio enhancement sound Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic*
Scope and conditions
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aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
battery
Non-removable Li-Ion 3100 mAh battery*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    3,100*
    unit
    mAh*
    original
    3100 mAh*
    span
    • 21*
    • 29*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
launch status
Available. Released 2015, March*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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network
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO*
Scope and conditions
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aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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body dimensions
155 x 77 x 9.8 mm (6.10 x 3.03 x 0.39 in)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    9.8*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    9.8 mm*
    span
    • 11*
    • 17*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.39*
    unit
    in*
    original
    0.39 in*
    span
    • 33*
    • 40*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Specifications 4 · 17 fields
Display Type
IPS LCD*
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Pixels X
1,080*
Scope and conditions
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Pixels Y
1,920*
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Display Size (inches)
5.5* inches
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Screen to Body Ratio (%)
69.9* %
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RAM (GB)
3* GB
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Main Camera Single (MP)
16* MP
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Selfie camera Single (MP)
8* MP
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Sound 3.5mm jack
1*
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Comms Bluetooth
4*
Scope and conditions
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Battery Capacity (mAh)
3,100* mAh
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Price in USD
333.00000000000006*
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Model
ZTE Grand S3*
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Launch Expected Year
2015.0*
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Height (mm)
155* mm
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Width (mm)
77* mm
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Thickness (mm)
9.8* mm
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* Provisional data