ZTE Grand S (4G LTE) vs Nokia 808 PureView

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Side by side comparison between ZTE Grand S vs Nokia 808 PureView 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 Nokia 808 PureView 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)

05Points Nokia 808 PureView Compare ZTE Grand S X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
AMOLED

360x640

41.5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

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

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15 Advantages ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)	vs	5 Advantages Nokia 808 PureView
+1.7GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)92% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.3GHz 32bit Single-core
+2GB LPDDR33 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB
+110 grams (3.85 ounces)54% Lighter	vs	169 grams (5.92 ounces)
+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)160% Thinner	vs	17.95 millimeters (0.71 inches)
+1080x1920 pixels8 times Higher resolution screen	vs	360x640 pixels
+441 PPI140% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	184 PPI
+5"25% Larger screen	vs	4"
+(front) 2MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times More apps available to download and use	vs	50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1780 mAh27% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1400 mAh
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
16GB (13GB available)	vs	+16GB23% More internal storage for applications and files
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
(back) 13MP	vs	+(back) 41.5MP2 times Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+LED and Xenon flash on main cameraAdvantage The LED and Xenon flash on main camera helps in dark places or in low light
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

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+22 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)	Nokia 808 PureView
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Model	Grand S (4G LTE)	808 PureView
Other model names	Verizon ZTE Grand S V988, ZTE Grand S N988, ZTE Athena	Nokia 808 PureView RM-807, Nokia 808 Pure View 803
Country or region available	USA	(Global, International)
Brand	ZTE	Nokia
Release date	3/1/2013	6/7/2012, Announced: 2/1/2012
Depth	6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)	17.95 millimeters (0.71 inches)
Size (width x height)	70 x 142 millimeters (2.76 x 5.59 in)	60.2 x 123.9 millimeters (2.37 x 4.88 in)
Weight	110 grams (3.85 ounces)	169 grams (5.92 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)	Nokia 808 PureView
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	5" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~59.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	360x640 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	441 PPI	184 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	2.5D glass Nokia ClearBlack
🤖 Operating System
	ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)	Nokia 808 PureView
System version	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	Symbian ^3 Nokia Belle
Firmware update	feature not registered	Symbian ^3 Nokia Belle Feature Pack 2
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)	Nokia 808 PureView
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 (APQ8064M) (28nm)	32bit: ARM 1136JF-S
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1.3GHz ARM11 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 320 (400MHz)	Broadcom BCM2763
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)	Nokia 808 PureView
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	512MB
Internal storage	16GB (13GB available)	16GB
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)	Nokia 808 PureView
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	14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE 800/900/1800/2600	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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)	Nokia 808 PureView
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	41.5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	7728x5368 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED and Xenon flash on main camera
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/1.2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
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	Carl Zeiss optics
📸 Front camera
	ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)	Nokia 808 PureView
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	VGA (640x480)
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)	Nokia 808 PureView
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo) Dolby Mobile sound	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
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, WMA, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)	Nokia 808 PureView
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	Micro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)	Nokia 808 PureView
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)	Nokia 808 PureView
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BV-4D
Battery capacity	1780 mAh	1400 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	6.8 hours
Standby	feature not registered	540 hours (22.5 days)
➕ Other features
	ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)	Nokia 808 PureView
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, White, Red • UPnP Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)	Nokia 808 PureView
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.21W/kg (head), 1.46W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	1.23W/kg (head)

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ZTE Grand S (4G LTE) vs Nokia 808 PureView

Side by side comparison between ZTE Grand S vs Nokia 808 PureView 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