ZTE Grand S (4G LTE) vs Alcatel One Touch Snap LTE (7030R)

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Side by side comparison between ZTE Grand S vs Alcatel One Touch Snap LTE phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/31/2014 10:38 AM, updated: 6/19/2025 4:10 PM

Compare Alcatel One Touch Snap LTE X ZTE Grand S (4G LTE) 15Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

1780
mAh

(Non removable)

02Points Alcatel One Touch Snap LTE (7030R) Compare ZTE Grand S X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.65"
TFT

480x854

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)

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!

15 Advantages ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)	vs	2 Advantages Alcatel One Touch Snap LTE (7030R)
+1.7GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)74% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core
+2GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB
+16GB (13GB available)6 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (2GB available)
+110 grams (3.85 ounces)44% Lighter	vs	158 grams (5.53 ounces)
+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)58% Thinner	vs	10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+1080x1920 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen	vs	480x854 pixels
+441 PPI109% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	211 PPI
+5"8% Larger screen	vs	4.65"
+(back) 13MP60% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
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	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

29 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

(front) 2MP

+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)	Alcatel Snap LTE (7030R)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Grand S (4G LTE)	One Touch Snap LTE (7030R)
Other model names	Verizon ZTE Grand S V988, ZTE Grand S N988, ZTE Athena	Alcatel Snap 4G 7030R, Alcatel OT-7030R
Country or region available	USA	(Global, International), (Europe)
Brand	ZTE	Alcatel
Release date	3/1/2013	7/1/2013
Depth	6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)	10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)
Size (width x height)	70 x 142 millimeters (2.76 x 5.59 in)	69.6 x 134 millimeters (2.74 x 5.28 in)
Weight	110 grams (3.85 ounces)	158 grams (5.53 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)	Alcatel Snap LTE (7030R)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	5" inches	4.65" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~63.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	480x854 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	441 PPI	211 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 (4G LTE)	Alcatel Snap LTE (7030R)
System version	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)	Alcatel Snap LTE (7030R)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 (APQ8064M) (28nm)	32bit
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 320 (400MHz)	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)	Alcatel Snap LTE (7030R)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	1GB
Internal storage	16GB (13GB available)	4GB (2GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)	Alcatel Snap LTE (7030R)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	100/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Tri-Band 900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 900/2100	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE 800/900/1800/2600	LTE Cat3 (Bands 7, 20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)	Alcatel Snap LTE (7030R)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 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	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	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)	Alcatel Snap LTE (7030R)
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 (4G LTE)	Alcatel Snap LTE (7030R)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo) Dolby Mobile sound	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)	Alcatel Snap LTE (7030R)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
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
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)	Alcatel Snap LTE (7030R)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)	Alcatel Snap LTE (7030R)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (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	5 hours
Standby	feature not registered	360 hours (15 days)
➕ Other features
	ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)	Alcatel Snap LTE (7030R)
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: Bluish Black, Cloudy, Metallic Red, White • Oleophobic coating screen • HD Voice • WiFi display Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)	Alcatel Snap LTE (7030R)
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