ZTE Grand Series
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926, Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 MSM8952, Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AB, Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AC, Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8930, Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064AGraphics Adapter: Qualcomm Adreno 305, Qualcomm Adreno 320, Qualcomm Adreno 330, Qualcomm Adreno 405
Display: 5.00 inch, 5.50 inch, 5.70 inch, 6.00 inch
Weight: 0.145kg, 0.15kg, 0.16kg, 0.17kg, 0.172kg, 0.179kg, 0.197kg, 0.2kg
Price: 200, 300, 399 euro
Average of 14 scores (from 26 reviews)
ZTE Grand Memo LTE
Specifications
Notebook: ZTE Grand Memo LTEProcessor: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064A
Graphics Adapter: Qualcomm Adreno 320
Display: 5.70 inch, 16:9, 1280 x 720 pixels
Weight: 0.197kg
Price: 399 euro
Links: ZTE homepage
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Reviews
A giant from China. With a panel diagonal of 5.7-inches ZTE follows the trend of ever bigger smartphones. A strong SoC, a camera with a 13 MP sensor and LTE support will make the device a hit - and all of this for a low price. Find out what the downsides are in our test review.
Foreign Reviews
Source: Chip Test & Kauf - Heft Nr. 6/2014
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 10/01/2014
Rating: Total score: 93% emissions: 79%
Source: Chip Test & Kauf - Heft Nr. 6/2014
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 10/01/2014
Rating: Total score: 93% emissions: 79%
Source: Connect - Heft 2/2014
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 01/01/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Connect - Heft 2/2014
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 01/01/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Tom's Hardware
DE→EN Archive.org versionPositive: very good allround package; large display; fast hardware; acceptable price
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/12/2014
Source: Tom's Hardware
DE→EN Archive.org versionPositive: very good allround package; large display; fast hardware; acceptable price
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/12/2014
Source: Netzwelt
DE→EN Archive.org versionPositive: good performance; appealing display; useful camera; pleasing interface Negative: deficient workmanship; weak sound; heavy and unhandy format
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/11/2013
Source: Netzwelt
DE→EN Archive.org versionPositive: good performance; appealing display; useful camera; pleasing interface Negative: deficient workmanship; weak sound; heavy and unhandy format
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/11/2013
ZTE Grand S Flex
ZTE has been trying hard to establish its name among the major phone manufacturers. With the ZTE Grand S Flex, it might very well do so. This mid-range phone is a little fatter than its predecessor but at 6.9 mm thick, few will even notice it and fewer will mind. The bulkier size is a price to pay for the larger battery it houses. The 2300 mAh battery is able to last for 2 days with casual usage.
The 5 inch screen comes with a resolution of 1280 by 720 pixels, which is not full HD but is still pretty clear in its own right. The 294 ppi is rather decent, although not the best. The ZTE Grand S Flex is powered by a dual core 1.2 GHz processor with 1 GB of RAM. Although this specification is a minor downgrade from its predecessor, the performance of the device is not affected too badly. Unfortunately, it does not come with a micro SD card slot, so users have to stick with the 16 GB internal memory.
All in all, the ZTE Grand S Flex is a cheaper version of more expensive ZTE models that sacrifices processing power and display for more functionality with a longer lasting battery.
Specifications
Notebook: ZTE Grand S FlexProcessor: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8930
Graphics Adapter: Qualcomm Adreno 305
Display: 5.00 inch, 16:9, 1280 x 720 pixels
Weight: 0.2kg
Price: 300 euro
Links: ZTE homepage Grand S Flex (Model)
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Foreign Reviews
Source: PC Go - Heft 2/2014
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 02/01/2014
Rating: Total score: 78%
Source: PC Magazin - Heft 2/2014
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 01/01/2014
Rating: Total score: 78%
Source: Connect - Heft 12/2013
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 11/01/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Android User - Heft 12/2013
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 11/01/2013
Source: Area DVD
DE→EN Archive.org versionPositive: attractive price; very good configuration; good workmanship; appealing optics; solid measured data
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/10/2014
Source: Netzwelt
DE→EN Archive.org versionPositive: fancy allrounder; fair price; LTE Negative: insufficient performance
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/04/2014
ZTE Grand S Pro
Specifications
Notebook: ZTE Grand S ProProcessor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AB
Graphics Adapter: Qualcomm Adreno 330
Display: 5.00 inch, 16:9, 1280 x 720 pixels
Weight: 0.16kg
Price: 200 euro
Links: ZTE homepage Grand S Pro (Model)
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Reviews
Source: Laptop Mag
Archive.org versionFor $100 plus a two-year contract, U.S. Cellular has better options than the ZTE Grand S Pro. While its graphic performance and display are impressive, the short battery life, deceptive camera and outdated version of Android give us pause. We would be more inclined to spend $100 more for the Samsung Galaxy S5 or save $50 and buy the Apple iPhone 5S. Either way, you'll get a better camera and similar performance.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/08/2014
Rating: Total score: 50%
ZTE Grand X Max Plus
Trendy and rocking the total square design, the ZTE Grand X Max Plus is a large screen format smartphone with maxed out specifications just as the name implies. The black device is sleek and comes with a carbon fiber rear cover while wearing the ZTE branding like a badge of honor. Indeed the device comes with the capability to back its name with a flawless 6 inch capacitive touchscreen with 245 ppi pixel density for clear images. The Android 4.4.4 KitKat device also comes packed with a Snapdragon 400 quad-core Cortex-A7 processor clocked at 1.2 GHz, 2 GB RAM, Adreno 305 GPU and 16 GB of internal memory. With a microSD card, the storage capacity can be increased by up to 32 GB. Audio quality is also decent with speakers producing loud volume and Dolby Mobile technology. The ZTE Grand X Max Plus comes with a 13 MP autofocus rear camera with LED flash and a secondary 5 MP front facing camera. Other capabilities include Bluetooth 4.0, A-GPS, an infrared port and microUSB v2.0. The LTE smartphone is powered by a 3200 mAh Li-Ion battery with up to 6 hours and 30 minutes of talk time. If that is not sufficient enough, the ZTE Grand X Max Plus also comes with fast battery charging capability with 30% charge capacity in 30 minutes.Specifications
Notebook: ZTE Grand X Max PlusProcessor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926
Graphics Adapter: Qualcomm Adreno 305
Display: 6.00 inch, 16:9, 1280 x 720 pixels
Weight: 0.172kg
Price: 200 euro
Links: ZTE homepage Grand X Max Plus (Model)
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Reviews
Source: Phone Arena
Archive.org versionAfter impressing us not too long ago with the ZTE ZMAX, a prepaid phone attached with a killer price point, the ZTE Grand X Max+ continues the momentum for the company that’s really making its presence felt in the US prepaid market. With a sticker price of $199.99 through prepaid carrier Cricket Wireless, the Grand X Max+ offers quite a deal of value for its price, performance, and specs. It’s certainly not like some of the premium offerings we see overseas from the company, but in the budget smartphone space, the Grand X Max+ is a big phone with big dreams – and it’s seriously one to think about too!
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/11/2015
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Laptop Mag
Archive.org versionIf you've been yearning for an extra-large Android phone but are on a tight budget, the $199 ZTE Grand X Max+ is a solid buy. The phablet's 6-inch display produces bright and beautiful images (albeit at a relatively low 720p resolution), and its 9-hour-plus battery life ensures that you can take this device out all night with confidence.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/26/2015
Rating: Total score: 70%
ZTE Grand X Plus Z826
Specifications
Notebook: ZTE Grand X Plus Z826Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926
Graphics Adapter: Qualcomm Adreno 305
Display: 5.00 inch, 16:9, 1280 x 720 pixels
Weight: 0.15kg
Price: 200 euro
Links: ZTE homepage Grand X Plus Z826 (Model)
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Reviews
Source: BC Hardware
Archive.org versionIâve never used a ZTE device before this unit and just like many other people here in North America, I thought that ZTE might be more of a "budget quality" device. After using this device exclusively for about a month, my thoughts have changed a bit. The phone certainly isnât a flagship device, but itâs a whole lot more than a budget device as well.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/07/2015
ZTE Grand S3
The ZTE Grand S3 is a simple Android Smartphone with an ingenious new feature named EyeVerify. As the name indicates, it is a biometric scanner which scans the user's eyes to unlock the phone. This phone is targeted at business users and the features including a dedicated document viewer and photo and video editor are for professional use. The design of the phone is a simple candy bar design with a thickness of 9.8 mm. It features a large 5.5 inch display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels capable of displaying 16 M colors. The CPU onboard is a 2.5 GHz Quad Core Snapdragon 801 processor with 3 GB of RAM. With these specifications, multitasking on this Android 4.4 Smartphone should be smooth. The internal memory is 16 GB and the memory capacity can be expanded by up to 64 GB with a microSD card. The fairly large 3100 mAh battery could last an entire working day with a full charge. The ZTE Grand S3 has a 16 MP rear camera with face detection and a front facing camera with 8 MP. The video recording capability is a remarkable 2160p at 30 fps for its rear camera and 1080p at 30fps for its front facing camera. In terms of network capabilities, LTE is supported for this ZTE model. Having said all that, this device is ideal for those who are interested in trying out the new eye scanner and the high definition camera.Specifications
Notebook: ZTE Grand S3Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AC
Graphics Adapter: Qualcomm Adreno 330
Display: 5.50 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 0.17kg
Links: ZTE homepage
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Reviews
Source: Trusted Reviews
Archive.org versionEye-scanning is the only thing that really makes this phone really stand out, otherwise it’s not a particularly interesting device, despite strong specs. It’s currently only running Android 4.4, which feels a bit dated on a flagship phone with such a large hi-res screen. The design of the phone doesn’t help much either. It’s thick at 9.8mm and looks like it was designed simply to house the technology inside it, lacking character and style.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/06/2015
Source: Tech Advisor
Archive.org versionIt's interesting to see a new development in mobile security being implemented in ZTE's Grand S3, but it's certainly not the most ideal or practical feature, and it's essentially the only thing that makes this smartphone stand out from the crowd. That said, its specs make it a good all-rounder that, should it make its way to the UK, could attract some intrigued buyers thanks to the Eyeprint ID.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/04/2015
ZTE Grand X2 Z850
The ZTE Grand X2 Z850 is a new addition to ZTE's Grand X family, which is said to be equipped with functionality and style at an affordable price. Its slim design of only 9.3 mm is comfortably to holds and makes portability more convenient for the users. With a 5.0 inch IPS HD display, clear images and videos are expected and this model is also enforced with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 technology, making scratches less probable and prominent. Its Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 quad-core processor clocked at 1.2 GHz may not be spectacular compared to high-end smartphones, but the phone provides a good balance of performance, connectivity and battery life for light-to-medium users. In addition, the ZTE Grand X2 Z850 is equipped with decent cameras consisting of a 8 MP auto-focus rear camera with LED flash and a 2 MP front camera and the capability to record 1080p videos. Another notable feature is its 2480 mAh lithium ion battery, which provides a standby time of up to 12 days and a talk time of up to 7 hours. This Android 5.1 Lollipop phone features 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal storage. The storage capacity can be expanded by up to 32GB with a microSD/microSDHC card.Specifications
Notebook: ZTE Grand X2 Z850Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926
Graphics Adapter: Qualcomm Adreno 305
Display: 5.00 inch, 16:9, 1280 x 720 pixels
Weight: 0.145kg
Price: 200 euro
Links: ZTE homepage Grand X2 Z850 (Model)
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Reviews
Source: BC Hardware
Archive.org versionUp until the Grand X Plus, I'd never used a ZTE device before and just like many other people here in North America, I thought that ZTE might be more of a "budget quality" device. After using these last two devices exclusively for over a month each, my thoughts have changed a bit. The phone certainly isn't a flagship device, but it's a whole lot more than a budget device as well.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/19/2015
ZTE Grand X Max 2
Specifications
Notebook: ZTE Grand X Max 2Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 MSM8952
Graphics Adapter: Qualcomm Adreno 405
Display: 6.00 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 0.179kg
Price: 200 euro
Links: ZTE homepage Grand X Max 2 (Model)
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Reviews
Source: Greenbot
Archive.org versionFor those who want a phablet on Cricket Wireless, the Grand X Max 2 is worth considering. It provides acceptable performance, and a camera that’s just okay. With that said, the price needs to be taken into consideration when looking at its shortcomings. For $200, you’re getting a phone that will get the job done. You just need to be accept it may not always be the best job.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/13/2016
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: PC World
Archive.org versionFor those who want a phablet on Cricket Wireless, the Grand X Max 2 is worth considering. It provides acceptable performance, and a camera that’s just okay. With that said, the price needs to be taken into consideration when looking at its shortcomings. For $200, you’re getting a phone that will get the job done. You just need to be accept it may not always be the best job.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/13/2016
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Android Authority
Archive.org versionWhile its far from perfect in terms of build quality and camera, it's really hard to fault the Grand X Max 2 give its price. The Max 2 exceeds where it needs to with a beautiful display, great battery life, and an excellent software experience. If you're on Cricket Wireless and looking for a large affordable smartphone, you'll have a hard time finding anything that comes close to this phone in terms of performance and value.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/21/2016
Rating: Total score: 79% performance: 80% display: 85% mobility: 85% workmanship: 80%
Comment
ZTE:
ZTE is short for Zhong Xing Telecommunication Equipment Company Limited, which was founded in China in 1985 and is partly state-owned. ZTE's core business is wireless, optical transmission, data transmission equipment, telecommunications software and cell phones, USB sticks, routers and tablets.
These graphics cards are not suited for Windows 3D games. Office and Internet surfing however is possible.
Qualcomm Adreno 320: Integrated graphics card using unified shaders and supporting OpenGL ES 3.0
Qualcomm Adreno 305: Integrated mid-range graphics card in the Snapdragon 400 and S4 Plus SoCs that supports OpenGL ES 3.0 and features unified shaders.
Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.
Qualcomm Adreno 330: Integrated graphics card in some Qualcomm Snapdragon SoCs, supports OpenGL ES 3.0
Qualcomm Adreno 405: Integrated graphics card for ARM based SoCs. Depending on the used SoC the clock rate is around 500 MHz and features 48 unified shaders.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
Qualcomm Snapdragon:
S4 Pro APQ8064A: High-end quad-core SoC for Android devices that includes four Krait cores and a Adreno 320 GPU.
S4 Plus MSM8930: High-end dual-core Krait based SoC that includes a Adreno 305 GPU.
801 MSM8974AB:
High-end ARM SoC with 4 CPU cores up to 2.36 GHz and an Adreno 330 GPU up to 578 MHz. Based on Qualcomm's Krait 400 architecture and is manufactured in a 28nm HPM process.
400 MSM8926: ARM Cortex-A7 Quad-Core clocked at up to 1.2 GHz, manufactured in 28nm. Supports LTE.
801 MSM8974AC:
High-end ARM SoC with 4 CPU cores up to 2.45 GHz and an Adreno 330 GPU up to 578 MHz. Based on Qualcomm's Krait 400 architecture and is manufactured in a 28nm HPM process.
617 MSM8952: Mid-range ARM SoC with 8 CPU cores (Cortex-A53, 64-bit capable) and an Adreno 405 GPU. Manufactured in a 28 nm LP process.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
5.00:
It is a very small display format for smartphones. You should by no means be mis-sighted and you will generally see very little on the screen and only have a small resolution available. In return, the device should be very small and handy.
6.00:
It is a small display format for smartphones. You shouldn't be severely defective in vision, and you won't see much detail on the screen and only have a small resolution available. For that, the device should be small and handy, easy to transport.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.
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76.14%: This rating is not earth-shattering. This rating must actually be seen as average, since there are about as many devices with worse ratings as better ones. A purchase recommendation can only be seen with a lot of goodwill, unless it is about websites that generally rate strictly.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.
