Nokia 8 Sirocco vs ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia 8 Sirocco vs ZTE Grand S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/20/2018 10:54 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 4:10 PM

Compare ZTE Grand S X Nokia 8 Sirocco 28Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
POLED

1440x2560

12
MP

5mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3260
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points ZTE Grand S (4G LTE) Compare Nokia 8 Sirocco X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

1780
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia 8 Sirocco

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!

28 Advantages Nokia 8 Sirocco	vs	5 Advantages ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)
+2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)111% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.7GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)
+6GB LPDDR4X2 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+128GB (114GB available)8 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (13GB available)
+Stainless steel body, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+P-OLEDAdvantage P-OLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+1440x2560 pixels78% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+534 PPI21% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	441 PPI
+5.5"10% Larger screen	vs	5"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 13MP96% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 5MP156% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps5 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3260 mAh83% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1780 mAh
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+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]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
177 grams (6.2 ounces)	vs	+110 grams (3.85 ounces)61% Lighter
7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)	vs	+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)9% Thinner
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

20 Common items in both devices

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

4G LTE-A / 4G LTE

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

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📱 Model features
	Nokia 8 Sirocco	ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Nokia 8 Sirocco	Grand S (4G LTE)
Other model names	Nokia Sirocco TA-1005, TA-1042, HMD Avatar	Verizon ZTE Grand S V988, ZTE Grand S N988, ZTE Athena
Country or region available	(Global, International), China, Hong Kong	USA
Brand	Nokia	ZTE
Release date	3/1/2018	3/1/2013
Depth	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)	6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.97 x 140.93 millimeters (2.87 x 5.55 in)	70 x 142 millimeters (2.76 x 5.59 in)
Weight	177 grams (6.2 ounces)	110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materials	Stainless steel body, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia 8 Sirocco	ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)
Display type	P-OLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	534 PPI	441 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia 8 Sirocco	ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 10	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia 8 Sirocco	ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 (APQ8064M) (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 320 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia 8 Sirocco	ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	128GB (114GB available)	16GB (13GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia 8 Sirocco	ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/150 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, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)	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, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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
	Nokia 8 Sirocco	ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 13MP f/2.61/3.4"1.0µm2x-optical-zoomAF	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	25mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia 8 Sirocco	ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 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	1/4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Nokia 8 Sirocco	ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo) Dolby Mobile sound
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia 8 Sirocco	ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	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	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia 8 Sirocco	ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia 8 Sirocco	ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3260 mAh	1780 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	22 hours	feature not registered
Standby	495 hours (20.6 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Nokia 8 Sirocco	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: Black • Back glass (Gorilla Glass) • Nokia OZO • Carl Zeiss optics back camera • 24-bit/192kHz audio • Quick Charge 4.0	• Colors: Silver, Red, Blue, White Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia 8 Sirocco	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