HTC One M8 (Windows CDMA) vs ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)

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Side by side comparison between HTC One M8 vs ZTE Grand S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/13/2014 8:38 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 4:10 PM

Compare ZTE Grand S X HTC One M8 (Windows CDMA) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
SLCD3

1080x1920

4.1
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points ZTE Grand S (4G LTE) Compare HTC One M8 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

1780
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? HTC One M8 (Windows CDMA)

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!

12 Advantages HTC One M8 (Windows CDMA)	vs	5 Advantages ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)
+2.3GHz 32bit Quad-core35% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.7GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)
+32GB (25GB available)92% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (13GB available)
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage 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
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2600 mAh46% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1780 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
160 grams (5.6 ounces)	vs	+110 grams (3.85 ounces)45% Lighter
9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	vs	+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)36% Thinner
TFT Super LCD 3	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
(dual camera) 4.1MP + 4MP	vs	+(back) 13MP58% Higher resolution main camera
700000 apps (Marketplace)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times More apps available to download and use

32 Common items in both devices

2GB LPDDR3

16 million

1080x1920 pixels

441 PPI

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+25 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features
	HTC One M8 (Windows CDMA)	ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	One M8 (Windows CDMA)	Grand S (4G LTE)
Other model names	Verizon HTC One M8 for Windows LTE-A HTC6995LVW, HTC M8	Verizon ZTE Grand S V988, ZTE Grand S N988, ZTE Athena
Country or region available	USA	USA
Brand	HTC	ZTE
Release date	9/1/2014	3/1/2013
Depth	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.6 x 146.4 millimeters (2.78 x 5.76 in)	70 x 142 millimeters (2.76 x 5.59 in)
Weight	160 grams (5.6 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
	HTC One M8 (Windows CDMA)	ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)
Display type	TFT Super LCD 3	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	441 PPI	441 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	HTC One M8 (Windows CDMA)	ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)
System version	Windows Phone 8.1	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	HTC One M8 (Windows CDMA)	ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AB (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 (APQ8064M) (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 330	Qualcomm Adreno 320 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	HTC One M8 (Windows CDMA)	ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (25GB available)	16GB (13GB available)
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	HTC One M8 (Windows CDMA)	ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	100/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Tri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 700/1700/1800/2600 (Bands 3,4,7,13)	LTE 800/900/1800/2600
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	HTC One M8 (Windows CDMA)	ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 4.1 megapixels 4MP f/2.027mm	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2688x1520 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	27mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	2µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	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	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	HTC One M8 (Windows CDMA)	ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	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
	HTC One M8 (Windows CDMA)	ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo) Dolby Mobile sound
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	HTC One M8 (Windows CDMA)	ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	HTC One M8 (Windows CDMA)	ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	HTC One M8 (Windows CDMA)	ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2600 mAh	1780 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	22 hours	feature not registered
Standby	528 hours (22 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	HTC One M8 (Windows CDMA)	ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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: Gunmetal Gray • HTC Duo UltraPixel camera • 2µm pixel size sensor camera • HTC Sense 6.0 UI • HTC Beats Audio • 15GB free OneDrive	• Colors: Silver, Red, Blue, White Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	HTC One M8 (Windows CDMA)	ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)
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

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HTC One M8 (Windows CDMA) vs ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)

Side by side comparison between HTC One M8 vs ZTE Grand S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better phone? HTC One M8 (Windows CDMA)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate