ZTE Grand S (3G) vs Xiaomi Redmi 2 Pro

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Side by side comparison between ZTE Grand S vs Xiaomi Redmi 2 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/6/2015 9:22 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 4:10 PM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi 2 Pro X ZTE Grand S (3G) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

1780
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Xiaomi Redmi 2 Pro Compare ZTE Grand S X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi 2 Pro

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!

8 Advantages ZTE Grand S (3G)	vs	8 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 2 Pro
+1.7GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)17% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)
+110 grams (3.85 ounces)22% Lighter	vs	134 grams (4.69 ounces)
+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)36% Thinner	vs	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+441 PPI41% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	312 PPI
+5"6% Larger screen	vs	4.7"
+(back) 13MP60% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 4.4.4 KitKatAdvantage Android 4.4.4 KitKat is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1780 mAh	vs	+2200 mAh24% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.

32 Common items in both devices

2GB LPDDR3

16GB (13GB available) / 16GB (12GB available)

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

Plastic body, glass front

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

LED flash

+25 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	ZTE Grand S (3G)	Redmi 2 Pro
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Model	Grand S (3G)	Redmi 2 Pro
Other model names	AT&T ZTE Grand S 3G+, ZTE Grand S HSPA+, ZTE Athena	Xiaomi Redmi 2 Prime Dual Sim, Hongmi 2 Prime, Xiaomi Hermes
Country or region available	USA	China, Hong Kong
Brand	ZTE	Xiaomi
Release date	3/1/2013	8/10/2015
Depth	6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	70 x 142 millimeters (2.76 x 5.59 in)	67.2 x 134 millimeters (2.65 x 5.28 in)
Weight	110 grams (3.85 ounces)	134 grams (4.69 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	ZTE Grand S (3G)	Redmi 2 Pro
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5" inches	4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~67.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	441 PPI	312 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Dragontrail Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	ZTE Grand S (3G)	Redmi 2 Pro
System version	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	ZTE Grand S (3G)	Redmi 2 Pro
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 (APQ8064M) (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 320 (400MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 306 (450MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	ZTE Grand S (3G)	Redmi 2 Pro
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (13GB available)	16GB (12GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	ZTE Grand S (3G)	Redmi 2 Pro
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	42/5.76 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 (Bands 3, 7) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 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)	Redmi 2 Pro
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
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	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	ZTE Grand S (3G)	Redmi 2 Pro
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	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
	ZTE Grand S (3G)	Redmi 2 Pro
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo) Dolby Mobile sound	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	ZTE Grand S (3G)	Redmi 2 Pro
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, 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	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	ZTE Grand S (3G)	Redmi 2 Pro
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	ZTE Grand S (3G)	Redmi 2 Pro
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity	1780 mAh	2200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	ZTE Grand S (3G)	Redmi 2 Pro
Call control	Voice dialing, 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, 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: Dark gray, White • MIUI 6.0 • Quick Charge 1.0
☢️ Radiation rate
	ZTE Grand S (3G)	Redmi 2 Pro
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