ZTE Grand S

ZTE Grand S
Brand	ZTE
Manufacturer	ZTE
Type	Smartphone
Series	ZTE Grand
First released	March 2013
Discontinued	Yes
Successor	ZTE Grand S II
Compatible networks	GSM / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Form factor	Slate
Colors	Black; White; Red; Blue; Silver;
Dimensions	142 mm (5.6 in) H ; 70 mm (2.8 in) W ; 6.9 mm (0.27 in) D
Weight	110 g (3.9 oz)
Operating system	Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
System-on-chip	Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro
CPU	Quad-core 1.7 GHz Krait 200
GPU	Adreno 320
Memory	2 GB RAM
Storage	16 GB
Removable storage	microSDHC (dedicated slot)
SIM	Mini-SIM
Battery	Non-removable Li-Ion 1780 mAh
Rear camera	13 MP, AF, LED flash, 1080p video recording
Front camera	2 MP, 1080p video recording
Display	5.0 in (127 mm) IPS LCD, 1080 x 1920 pixels (~441 ppi density)
Made in	China
References

The ZTE Grand S is an Android-based touchscreen smartphone manufactured and marketed by ZTE as part of its flagship device lineup. Announced on January 8, 2013, at CES 2013 in Las Vegas and released in March 2013, the phone was noted at launch for its ultra-thin slate design, measuring 6.9 millimeters thick, and its high-density 1080p Full HD display.

This smartphone was released in the United States on October 5, 2013.

Specifications

Hardware

The ZTE Grand S features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD panel with a resolution of 1080 × 1920 pixels (~441 ppi pixel density), protected by Corning Gorilla Glass. It is powered by a Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro system-on-chip, incorporating a quad-core 1.7 GHz Krait 200 CPU and an Adreno 320 GPU. The device includes 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal storage, which can be expanded via a dedicated microSDHC card slot.

The rear panel houses a 13-megapixel primary camera with autofocus and an LED flash, capable of recording 1080p video. The front-facing camera features a 2-megapixel sensor, also supporting 1080p video capture.

Software

The smartphone launched running Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) as its primary operating system. ZTE bundled custom user interface enhancements over the base Android platform to support multi-tasking features, specialized camera controls, and pre-installed multimedia apps.^{[citation needed]}

References

↑ "ZTE Grand S - Full phone specifications". GSMArena. Retrieved 2026-10-05.
↑ Colon, Alex (2013-01-09). "CES 2013 Hands On: ZTE Grand S". PCMAG. Retrieved 2026-10-05.
↑ Smith, Kevin. "The 14 Most Anticipated Smartphones Launching This Year". Business Insider. Retrieved 2026-10-05.
1 2 La, Lynn (2013-10-03). "Grand S finally lands in US, unlocked for $400 - CNET". Retrieved 2026-10-05.
1 2 Pierce, David (2013-01-08). "ZTE joins the 5-inch, 1080p smartphone party with the ultra-thin Grand S (hands-on)". The Verge. Retrieved 2026-10-05.

[gsmarena-1] "ZTE Grand S - Full phone specifications". GSMArena. Retrieved 2026-10-05.

[2] Colon, Alex (2013-01-09). "CES 2013 Hands On: ZTE Grand S". PCMAG. Retrieved 2026-10-05.

[3] Smith, Kevin. "The 14 Most Anticipated Smartphones Launching This Year". Business Insider. Retrieved 2026-10-05.

[:1-4] 1 2 La, Lynn (2013-10-03). "Grand S finally lands in US, unlocked for $400 - CNET". Retrieved 2026-10-05.

[:2-5] 1 2 Pierce, David (2013-01-08). "ZTE joins the 5-inch, 1080p smartphone party with the ultra-thin Grand S (hands-on)". The Verge. Retrieved 2026-10-05.