Alcatel Pixi 4 4.0 (4034F 8GB) vs ZTE Grand S (3G)

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Side by side comparison between Alcatel Pixi 4 (4.0) vs ZTE Grand S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

12/4/2016 8:43 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 4:10 PM

Compare ZTE Grand S X Alcatel Pixi 4 4.0 (4034F 8GB) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
TFT

480x800

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

21Points ZTE Grand S (3G) Compare Alcatel Pixi 4 (4.0) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

1780
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? ZTE Grand S (3G)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

6 Advantages Alcatel Pixi 4 4.0 (4034F 8GB)	vs	21 Advantages ZTE Grand S (3G)
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 5MP162% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2MP
+Android 6.0 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0 Marshmallow is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+1.7GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)37% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+2GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (4GB available)	vs	+16GB (13GB available)2 times More internal storage for applications and files
9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)	vs	+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)41% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
480x800 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen
233 PPI	vs	+441 PPI89% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"	vs	+5"25% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 13MP60% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
HD (1280x720)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) VGA (640x480)	vs	+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps	vs	+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAh	vs	+1780 mAh19% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

21 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

110 grams (3.85 ounces)

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

EIS: Digital stabilization

3G+ HSPA+

+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Alcatel Pixi 4 4.0 (4034F 8GB)	ZTE Grand S (3G)
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Model	Pixi 4 4.0 (4034F 8GB)	Grand S (3G)
Other model names	Alcatel Pixi 4 4034F (Dual-SIM)	AT&T ZTE Grand S 3G+, ZTE Grand S HSPA+, ZTE Athena
Country or region available	United Arab Emirates, India, Pakistan	USA
Brand	Alcatel	ZTE
Release date	7/1/2016	3/1/2013
Depth	9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)	6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)
Size (width x height)	64.4 x 121.3 millimeters (2.54 x 4.78 in)	70 x 142 millimeters (2.76 x 5.59 in)
Weight	110 grams (3.85 ounces)	110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Alcatel Pixi 4 4.0 (4034F 8GB)	ZTE Grand S (3G)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~58.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	233 PPI	441 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Alcatel Pixi 4 4.0 (4034F 8GB)	ZTE Grand S (3G)
System version	Android 6.0 Marshmallow	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Alcatel Pixi 4 4.0 (4034F 8GB)	ZTE Grand S (3G)
Chipset	32bit: MediaTek MT6580M (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 (APQ8064M) (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP2 400Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 320 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Alcatel Pixi 4 4.0 (4034F 8GB)	ZTE Grand S (3G)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	8GB (4GB available)	16GB (13GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Alcatel Pixi 4 4.0 (4034F 8GB)	ZTE Grand S (3G)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 900/2100	UMTS 850/1900
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Alcatel Pixi 4 4.0 (4034F 8GB)	ZTE Grand S (3G)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Not supported	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Alcatel Pixi 4 4.0 (4034F 8GB)	ZTE Grand S (3G)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Alcatel Pixi 4 4.0 (4034F 8GB)	ZTE Grand S (3G)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo) Dolby Mobile sound
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Alcatel Pixi 4 4.0 (4034F 8GB)	ZTE Grand S (3G)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Alcatel Pixi 4 4.0 (4034F 8GB)	ZTE Grand S (3G)
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Alcatel Pixi 4 4.0 (4034F 8GB)	ZTE Grand S (3G)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	1780 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	7.5 hours	feature not registered
Standby	420 hours (17.5 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Alcatel Pixi 4 4.0 (4034F 8GB)	ZTE Grand S (3G)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black (front) • Kit Colors (Black, White, Blue, Red) • Kit Metallic (Silver, Pink, Black, White)	• Colors: Silver, Red, Blue, White • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Alcatel Pixi 4 4.0 (4034F 8GB)	ZTE Grand S (3G)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered