Motorola IronRock (XT626) vs ZTE Grand S (3G)

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

3/31/2014 1:21 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 4:10 PM

Compare ZTE Grand S X Motorola IronRock (XT626) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

540x960

8
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Single-core

1880
mAh

(Removable)

25Points ZTE Grand S (3G) Compare Motorola IronRock 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!

3 Advantages Motorola IronRock (XT626)	vs	25 Advantages ZTE Grand S (3G)
+1880 mAh6% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1780 mAh
+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)
1.2GHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.7GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)118% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+2GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (1GB available)	vs	+16GB (13GB available)12 times More internal storage for applications and files
165 grams (5.78 ounces)	vs	+110 grams (3.85 ounces)50% Lighter
11 millimeters (0.43 inches)	vs	+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)59% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
540x960 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen
256 PPI	vs	+441 PPI72% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"	vs	+5"16% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 13MP60% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supported	vs	+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
(front) 1.3MP	vs	+(front) 2MP46% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread	vs	+Android 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
3G HSUPA	vs	+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps5 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
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.
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

18 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+11 specs and more in the table below

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

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Motorola IronRock (XT626)	ZTE Grand S (3G)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	IronRock (XT626)	Grand S (3G)
Other model names	Nextel Motorola Iron Rock XT626, Motorola Double V	AT&T ZTE Grand S 3G+, ZTE Grand S HSPA+, ZTE Athena
Country or region available	(Global, International), (Latin America), Brazil	USA
Brand	Motorola	ZTE
Release date	7/1/2012	3/1/2013
Depth	11 millimeters (0.43 inches)	6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)
Size (width x height)	67 x 127.9 millimeters (2.64 x 5.04 in)	70 x 142 millimeters (2.76 x 5.59 in)
Weight	165 grams (5.78 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
	Motorola IronRock (XT626)	ZTE Grand S (3G)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.3" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~59.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	256 PPI	441 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Motorola IronRock (XT626)	ZTE Grand S (3G)
System version	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Motorola IronRock (XT626)	ZTE Grand S (3G)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255T (45nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 (APQ8064M) (28nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1.2GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 205	Qualcomm Adreno 320 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Motorola IronRock (XT626)	ZTE Grand S (3G)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	4GB (1GB available)	16GB (13GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Motorola IronRock (XT626)	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) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps	42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Dual-Band 800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 1700/1900/2100	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	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	iDEN 800	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	iDEN	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Motorola IronRock (XT626)	ZTE Grand S (3G)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	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	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	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	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Motorola IronRock (XT626)	ZTE Grand S (3G)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	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
	Motorola IronRock (XT626)	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
	Motorola IronRock (XT626)	ZTE Grand S (3G)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro HDMI Type D	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	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
	Motorola IronRock (XT626)	ZTE Grand S (3G)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Motorola IronRock (XT626)	ZTE Grand S (3G)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BF6X	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1880 mAh	1780 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	4 hours	feature not registered
Standby	192 hours (8 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Motorola IronRock (XT626)	ZTE Grand S (3G)
Call control	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, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • 2GB or 8GB microSD included • Quickoffice • Push-to-Talk (PTT) • HAC M3/T3 • VPN IPSec • Digital compass • WiFi hotspot Java framework	• Colors: Silver, Red, Blue, White Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Motorola IronRock (XT626)	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