Entry-level · 2015
ZTE Grand S3
Our Take
CPU capability matches entry-level phones like Samsung Galaxy A04e
Watch out
No more updates, Smaller battery (3100mAh)
Skip if
Heavy gaming or multitasking
Full specifications
Display
5.5″ · IPS LCD · 1080 × 1920 · 60 Hz · HDR
Basic
Display
5.5″ · IPS LCD · 1080 × 1920 · 60 Hz · HDR
Basic
Performance
Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm) · 4-core 2.5 GHz · Adreno 330
Basic CPU
Performance
Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm) · 4-core 2.5 GHz · Adreno 330
Basic CPU
Software & updates
Android 4.4 (KitKat) · 2-year support (brand estimate)
Likely end of life
Software & updates
Android 4.4 (KitKat) · 2-year support (brand estimate)
Likely end of life
This phone is past its update window — it still works, but new Android versions and most security patches have stopped.
Operating system
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
Software support
2 years of updates (brand estimate)
Updates remaining
None — past its update window
Camera
16 MP main · 8 MP selfie · 4K video
4K video
Camera
16 MP main · 8 MP selfie · 4K video
4K video
A standard camera setup — sharp in daylight, expect noise in low light.
Main camera
16 MP
Front camera
8 MP
Video
4K @ 30 fps
4K video
Battery
3100 mAh
Plan to charge daily
Battery
3100 mAh
Plan to charge daily
Memory
3 GB RAM · 16 GB · expandable
Tight
Memory
3 GB RAM · 16 GB · expandable
Tight
Connectivity
4G LTE
Connectivity
4G LTE
Build & Design
9.8 mm
Build & Design
9.8 mmHeight
155.0 mm
Width
77.0 mm
Thickness
9.8 mm
Sensors
Accelerometer · gyro · proximity · compass
Sensors
Accelerometer · gyro · proximity · compassSensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Images and battery life estimates from GSMArena
How it stacks up against the rest.
A few phones around the same price, so you can see what this one does better and what it gives up.
vs
Apple iPhone 6s
Trades blows
2 wins
2 losses
Sharper screen
1080 × 1920 vs 750 × 1334 resolution · 5.5″ vs 4.7″ screen
81% larger battery capacity
3,100 mAh vs 1,715 mAh battery
Lower performance tier
Entry-level vs Lower mid-range tier
No NFC
No NFC vs NFC
vs
Samsung Galaxy S6
Loses on most
1 win
4 losses
22% larger battery capacity
3,100 mAh vs 2,550 mAh battery
Lower-resolution screen
IPS LCD vs Super AMOLED panel · 1080 × 1920 vs 1440 × 2560 resolution · Tradeoff: 5.5″ vs 5.1″ screen
Less stable camera
No OIS vs OIS
No NFC
No NFC vs NFC
Starts with less storage
16 GB vs 32 GB baseline
Where to buy
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