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ZTE Launches The Ultra-Thin Grand S Unlocked Phones In US

By TechTaffy Desk

ZTE_grand_sZTE  is launching the Grand S cell phones in the U.S. on Saturday. The 0.27 inch Grand S sports a 13 megapixel rear-facing camera, and 2GB of RAM.

Here’s a look at the Grand S tech specs:

  • OS: Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
  • Display: 5” FHD (1920 x 1080), 440 ppi with scratch-resistant glass
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro processor with 1.5 GHz quad-core CPUs
  • Cameras: 13 megapixels Auto Focus with Flash, and 2 megapixels Front Facing camera
  • Battery: 1780 mAH
  • Dimensions: 5.59” x 2.72” x 0.27”
  • Memory: 16GB in ROM, 2 GB in RAM

The Grand S is available unlocked at Amazon for $349.

[Image courtesy: ZTE]

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