Entry-level · 2016
ZTE Grand X 3
Our Take
CPU capability matches entry-level phones like Samsung Galaxy A04e
Watch out
No more updates, HD+ display, not Full HD
Skip if
You watch a lot of video or play demanding games
Full specifications
Display
5.5″ · IPS LCD · 720 × 1280 · 60 Hz
Basic
Display
5.5″ · IPS LCD · 720 × 1280 · 60 Hz
Basic
Performance
Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm) · 4-core 1.3 GHz · Adreno 304
Basic CPU
Performance
Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm) · 4-core 1.3 GHz · Adreno 304
Basic CPU
Software & updates
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop) · 2-year support (brand estimate)
Likely end of life
Software & updates
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop) · 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 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Software support
2 years of updates (brand estimate)
Updates remaining
None — past its update window
Camera
8 MP main · 2 MP selfie
Camera
8 MP main · 2 MP selfieA standard camera setup — sharp in daylight, expect noise in low light.
Main camera
8 MP
Front camera
2 MP
Video
720p @ 30 fps
Battery
3080 mAh · 10 W wired
Plan to charge daily
Battery
3080 mAh · 10 W wired
Plan to charge daily
Memory
2 GB RAM · 16 GB · expandable
Tight
Memory
2 GB RAM · 16 GB · expandable
Tight
Connectivity
4G LTE
Connectivity
4G LTE
Build & Design
1 g · 9.4 mm
Build & Design
1 g · 9.4 mmHeight
154.2 mm
Width
76.0 mm
Thickness
9.4 mm
Weight
1 g
Sensors
Accelerometer · proximity
Sensors
Accelerometer · proximitySensors
Accelerometer, proximity
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 7
Loses on most
1 win
4 losses
57% larger battery capacity
3,080 mAh vs 1,960 mAh battery
Lower performance tier
Entry-level vs Mid-range tier
Less stable camera
No OIS vs OIS · 720p @ 30 fps vs 4K @ 30 fps video · 2 MP vs 7 MP selfie
No NFC
No NFC vs NFC
Less protected
None vs IP67 protection
vs
Samsung Galaxy S7
Loses on most
5 losses
Lower-resolution screen
IPS LCD vs Super AMOLED panel · 720 × 1280 vs 1440 × 2560 resolution · Tradeoff: 5.5″ vs 5.1″ screen
Lower performance tier
Entry-level vs Lower mid-range tier
Less stable camera
No OIS vs OIS · 720p @ 30 fps vs 4K @ 30 fps video
No NFC
No NFC vs NFC
Less protected
None vs IP68 protection
Where to buy
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