ZTE Grand S (4G LTE) vs Sony Xperia P (LT22i)

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Side by side comparison between ZTE Grand S vs Sony Xperia P 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 Sony Xperia P X ZTE Grand S (4G LTE) 16Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

1780
mAh

(Non removable)

01Point Sony Xperia P (LT22i) Compare ZTE Grand S X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
LED

540x960

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1305
mAh

(Non 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!

16 Advantages ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)	vs	1 Advantage Sony Xperia P (LT22i)
+1.7GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)108% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+2GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+110 grams (3.85 ounces)9% Lighter	vs	120 grams (4.2 ounces)
+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)52% Thinner	vs	10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
+1080x1920 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen	vs	540x960 pixels
+441 PPI60% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	275 PPI
+5"25% Larger screen	vs	4"
+(back) 13MP60% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+(front) 2MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps
+1780 mAh36% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1305 mAh
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness

28 Common items in both devices

16GB (13GB available)

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Full HD (1920x1080)

Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean

+21 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)	Sony Xperia P (LT22i)
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Model	Grand S (4G LTE)	Xperia P (LT22i)
Other model names	Verizon ZTE Grand S V988, ZTE Grand S N988, ZTE Athena	Sony Xperia P LT22, Sony LT22i, Sony Nyphon
Country or region available	USA	(Global, International)
Brand	ZTE	Sony
Release date	3/1/2013	5/1/2012
Depth	6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)	10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)	70 x 142 millimeters (2.76 x 5.59 in)	59.5 x 122 millimeters (2.34 x 4.8 in)
Weight	110 grams (3.85 ounces)	120 grams (4.2 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)	Sony Xperia P (LT22i)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size	5" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~60.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	540x960 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	441 PPI	275 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)	Sony Xperia P (LT22i)
System version	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)	Sony Xperia P (LT22i)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 (APQ8064M) (28nm)	32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 320 (400MHz)	ARM Mali-400
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)	Sony Xperia P (LT22i)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB (13GB available)	16GB (13GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)	Sony Xperia P (LT22i)
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	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 850/900/1900/2100
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	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
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)	Sony Xperia P (LT22i)
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/2.4 (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	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)	Sony Xperia P (LT22i)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	640x480 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)	Sony Xperia P (LT22i)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo) Dolby Mobile sound	Supported
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.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV
🔌 Connectivity
	ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)	Sony Xperia P (LT22i)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Micro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	2.1 + 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)	Sony Xperia P (LT22i)
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 (4G LTE)	Sony Xperia P (LT22i)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1780 mAh	1305 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	475 hours (19.8 days)
➕ Other features
	ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)	Sony Xperia P (LT22i)
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, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Silver, Red, Blue, White Java framework	• Colors: Silver, Black, Red • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine • Video stabiliser • xLOUD • 3D sweep panorama • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)	Sony Xperia P (LT22i)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.18W/kg (head), 0.84W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.78W/kg (head)

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ZTE Grand S (4G LTE) vs Sony Xperia P (LT22i)

Side by side comparison between ZTE Grand S vs Sony Xperia P 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