ZTE Grand S (3G) vs Samsung Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)

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Side by side comparison between ZTE Grand S vs Samsung Galaxy A8s phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/12/2020 2:26 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 4:10 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A8s X ZTE Grand S (3G) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

1780
mAh

(Non removable)

24Points Samsung Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB) Compare ZTE Grand S X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
PLS

1080x2340

24
MP

24mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)

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!

7 Advantages ZTE Grand S (3G)	vs	24 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+110 grams (3.85 ounces)57% Lighter	vs	173 grams (6.06 ounces)
+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)7% Thinner	vs	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+441 PPI9% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	403 PPI
+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	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core89% 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 (109GB available)7 times More internal storage for applications and files
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1080x2340 pixels22% Higher resolution screen
5"	vs	+6.4"28% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(triple camera) 24MP + 10MP + 5MP2 times Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 2MP	vs	+(front) 24MP11 times 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) 800 Mbps18 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
1780 mAh	vs	+3400 mAh91% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Mono sound (not stereo)	vs	+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
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	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

22 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+15 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
	ZTE Grand S (3G)	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Grand S (3G)	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)
Other model names	AT&T ZTE Grand S 3G+, ZTE Grand S HSPA+, ZTE Athena	Galaxy A8S (128GB+6GB RAM) SM-G8870ZKDCHC
Country or region available	USA	China, Hong Kong
Brand	ZTE	Samsung
Release date	3/1/2013	12/1/2018
Depth	6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	70 x 142 millimeters (2.76 x 5.59 in)	74.9 x 158.4 millimeters (2.95 x 6.24 in)
Weight	110 grams (3.85 ounces)	173 grams (6.06 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	ZTE Grand S (3G)	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT PLS
Screen size	5" inches	6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x2340 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	441 PPI	403 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	ZTE Grand S (3G)	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)
System version	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI
⚙️ Processor
	ZTE Grand S (3G)	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 (APQ8064M) (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SDM710 (10nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 320 (400MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 616 500Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	ZTE Grand S (3G)	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	16GB (13GB available)	128GB (109GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	ZTE Grand S (3G)	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)
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	800/150 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 Cat15/13 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17) 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	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
📷 Camera
	ZTE Grand S (3G)	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	(triple camera) 24 megapixels 10MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.9"1.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom 5MP depth f/2.2
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	5632x4224 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.9µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital 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	1080p@240fps
📸 Front camera
	ZTE Grand S (3G)	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	24 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	5632x4224 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	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.9µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	ZTE Grand S (3G)	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo) Dolby Mobile sound	Stereo sound
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, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	ZTE Grand S (3G)	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
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, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	ZTE Grand S (3G)	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	ZTE Grand S (3G)	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1780 mAh	3400 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	ZTE Grand S (3G)	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)
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, Gradient Black, Blue, Pink-Blue, Yellow-Pink • Samsung Pay
☢️ Radiation rate
	ZTE Grand S (3G)	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/6GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.24W/kg (head), 1.168W/kg (body)