As expected, ZTE today unveiled the ZTE Grand S, the the flagship handset in its Grand Series product line. At 6.9 millimeters, ZTE bills it as “the world’s thinnest within 5 inch FHD quad-core smartphones.”
“The ZTE Grand S gives our customers the latest in technology, functionality and style. We understand that today’s consumers call for advanced features and state-of-the-art multimedia options in their handsets, and the ZTE Grand S confidently addresses those demands,” said Mr. Kan Yulun, Corporate Vice President of ZTE Corporation and CTO of the ZTE Mobile Device Division.
ZTE Grand S specifications:
- Processor: 1.7GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro
- Operating system: Google Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
- Cellular connectivity: LTE
- Display: 5-inch Full HD (1920×1080)
- Input: Touchscreen
- Memory: 2GB RAM
- Storage: 16GB onboard and microSD cards
- Rear-facing camera: 13MP AF with flash and 1080p video capture
- Front-facing camera: 2MP FF with 1080p video capture
- Dimensions / weight: 142 x 69 x 6.9 millimeters
The ZTE Grand S is in fact the company’s second 5-inch FHD smartphone. It announced the ZTE Nubia Z5 just after Christmas. It is slightly thicker than the Grand S and does not come with LTE. Like the Grand S, it is currently set to be offered only in China.
The ZTE Grand S will go on sale in China later this quarter. Information about pricing and availability in other markets was not provided.
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