ZTE Grand S (3G) vs Nokia 8 Sirocco

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Side by side comparison between ZTE Grand S vs Nokia 8 Sirocco 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 Nokia 8 Sirocco X ZTE Grand S (3G) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

1780
mAh

(Non removable)

29Points Nokia 8 Sirocco Compare ZTE Grand S X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
POLED

1440x2560

12
MP

5mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3260
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!

5 Advantages ZTE Grand S (3G)	vs	29 Advantages Nokia 8 Sirocco
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+110 grams (3.85 ounces)61% Lighter	vs	177 grams (6.2 ounces)
+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)9% Thinner	vs	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
1.7GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)	vs	+2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)111% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X2 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (13GB available)	vs	+128GB (114GB available)8 times More internal storage for applications and files
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Stainless steel body, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+P-OLEDAdvantage P-OLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1440x2560 pixels78% Higher resolution screen
441 PPI	vs	+534 PPI21% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"	vs	+5.5"10% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 13MP96% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 2MP	vs	+(front) 5MP156% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps13 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
1780 mAh	vs	+3260 mAh83% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

19 Common items in both devices

16 million

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Compass

+12 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	ZTE Grand S (3G)	Nokia 8 Sirocco
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Model	Grand S (3G)	Nokia 8 Sirocco
Other model names	AT&T ZTE Grand S 3G+, ZTE Grand S HSPA+, ZTE Athena	Nokia Sirocco TA-1005, TA-1042, HMD Avatar
Country or region available	USA	(Global, International), China, Hong Kong
Brand	ZTE	Nokia
Release date	3/1/2013	3/1/2018
Depth	6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	70 x 142 millimeters (2.76 x 5.59 in)	72.97 x 140.93 millimeters (2.87 x 5.55 in)
Weight	110 grams (3.85 ounces)	177 grams (6.2 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Stainless steel body, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	ZTE Grand S (3G)	Nokia 8 Sirocco
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	P-OLED
Screen size	5" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1440x2560 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	441 PPI	534 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	ZTE Grand S (3G)	Nokia 8 Sirocco
System version	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	ZTE Grand S (3G)	Nokia 8 Sirocco
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 (APQ8064M) (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 320 (400MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	ZTE Grand S (3G)	Nokia 8 Sirocco
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	16GB (13GB available)	128GB (114GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	ZTE Grand S (3G)	Nokia 8 Sirocco
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	42/5.76 Mbps	600/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	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
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	ZTE Grand S (3G)	Nokia 8 Sirocco
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 13MP f/2.61/3.4"1.0µm2x-optical-zoomAF
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	25mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	ZTE Grand S (3G)	Nokia 8 Sirocco
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	ZTE Grand S (3G)	Nokia 8 Sirocco
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo) Dolby Mobile sound	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	ZTE Grand S (3G)	Nokia 8 Sirocco
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	ZTE Grand S (3G)	Nokia 8 Sirocco
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	ZTE Grand S (3G)	Nokia 8 Sirocco
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1780 mAh	3260 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	22 hours
Standby	feature not registered	495 hours (20.6 days)
➕ Other features
	ZTE Grand S (3G)	Nokia 8 Sirocco
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: Silver, Red, Blue, White Java framework	• Colors: Black • Back glass (Gorilla Glass) • Nokia OZO • Carl Zeiss optics back camera • 24-bit/192kHz audio • Quick Charge 4.0
☢️ Radiation rate
	ZTE Grand S (3G)	Nokia 8 Sirocco
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