| Hardware and OS | ZTE Imperial | |
| Operating system | Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) | |
| Processor | Dual-core 1.2 GHz | |
| Internal memory | 4GB 1GB RAM | |
| External memory | microSDHC (dedicated slot) | |
| Display | ZTE Imperial | other phones |
| Size | 4.0 inches, 45.5 cm2 | |
| Resolution | 480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio | |
| Type | TFT capacitive touchscreen | |
| Main Camera | ZTE Imperial | other phones |
| Camera | 5 MP, AF | |
| Features | LED flash | |
| Video | Yes | |
| Selfie camera | ZTE Imperial | other phones |
| Camera | Yes | |
| Connectivity | ZTE Imperial | other phones |
| 2G Network | CDMA 800 / 1900 | |
| 3G Network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO | |
| 4G Network | LTE (unspecified) | |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP | |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS | |
| Speed | EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, LTE | |
| Technology | CDMA / EVDO / LTE | |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot | |
| Multimedia | ZTE Imperial | other phones |
| 3.5 mm Jack | Yes | |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | |
| Radio | No | |
| Battery | ZTE Imperial | other phones |
| Capacity | Removable Li-Ion 2500 mAh battery | |
| Stand-by | Up to 280 h | |
| Talk time | Up to 12 h | |
| Design | ZTE Imperial | other phones |
| Colors | Black | |
| Dimensions | - x 65.5 x 12.2 mm | |
| Weight | 153.4 g (5.40 oz) | |
| SIM | Yes | |
| Features | ZTE Imperial | other phones |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity | |