ZTE Grand S (4G LTE) vs LG Escape (P870)

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Side by side comparison between ZTE Grand S vs LG Escape 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 LG Escape 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 LG Escape (P870) Compare ZTE Grand S X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
IPS

540x960

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2150
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 LG Escape (P870)
+1.7GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)65% 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 LPDDR2
+16GB (13GB available)6 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (1.8GB available)
+110 grams (3.85 ounces)18% Lighter	vs	130 grams (4.55 ounces)
+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)36% Thinner	vs	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+1080x1920 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen	vs	540x960 pixels
+441 PPI72% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	256 PPI
+5"16% Larger screen	vs	4.3"
+(back) 13MP154% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+(front) 2MP46% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.3MP
+Android 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
1780 mAh	vs	+2150 mAh21% 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

25 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE

+18 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 (4G LTE)	LG Escape (P870)
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Model	Grand S (4G LTE)	Escape (P870)
Other model names	Verizon ZTE Grand S V988, ZTE Grand S N988, ZTE Athena	AT&T LG P870 Escape 4G, LG Escape P870 4G
Country or region available	USA	USA
Brand	ZTE	LG
Release date	3/1/2013	9/1/2012
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)	64.5 x 126 millimeters (2.54 x 4.96 in)
Weight	110 grams (3.85 ounces)	130 grams (4.55 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)	LG Escape (P870)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~62.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	540x960 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	441 PPI	256 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)	LG Escape (P870)
System version	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)	LG Escape (P870)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 (APQ8064M) (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8960L
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 320 (400MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 225
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)	LG Escape (P870)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB (13GB available)	4GB (1.8GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)	LG Escape (P870)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
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 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE 800/900/1800/2600	LTE 700
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, 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)	LG Escape (P870)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	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
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	feature not registered
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	feature not registered
HDR	Not supported	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)	LG Escape (P870)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Not supported
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)	LG Escape (P870)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo) Dolby Mobile sound	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	feature not registered
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)	LG Escape (P870)
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	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)	LG Escape (P870)
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)	LG Escape (P870)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1780 mAh	2150 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	8 hours
Standby	feature not registered	312 hours (13 days)
➕ Other features
	ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)	LG Escape (P870)
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, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Silver, Red, Blue, White Java framework	• Colors: Black • LG Optimus UI • Touch focus • HDR photo • Dolby Mobile sound • DLNA • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)	LG Escape (P870)
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

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ZTE Grand S (4G LTE) vs LG Escape (P870)

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

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

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate