| Hardware and OS | ZTE Nova 3.5 | |
| Operating system | Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) | |
| Processor | 800 MHz | |
| Internal memory | 512 MB, 256 MB RAM | |
| External memory | microSD, up to 32 GB (dedicated slot) | |
| Display | ZTE Nova 3.5 | other phones |
| Type | TFT | |
| Size | 3.5" inc | |
| Resolution | 360 x 480 px | |
| Touchscreen | capacitive touchscreen | |
| Screen-to-Body Ratio | 56.3% | |
| Display area | 37.9 cm2 | |
| Display aspect ratio | 4:3 (height:width) | |
| Pixel Density | 171 PPI | |
| Colors | 256K | |
| Connectivity | ZTE Nova 3.5 | other phones |
| 2G Network | GSM 900 / 1800 | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot | |
| Network | GSM / HSPA | |
| SIM card | Mini-SIM | |
| Bluetooth | 2.1, A2DP | |
| Edge | Yes | |
| GPRS | Yes | |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS | |
| Speed | HSPA | |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | |
| Camera | ZTE Nova 3.5 | other phones |
| Main camera | 3.15 MP, Single | |
| Specs | 3.15 MP | |
| Video | Yes | |
| Selfie camera | 0.3 MP, Single | |
| Multimedia | ZTE Nova 3.5 | other phones |
| 3.5 mm Jack | Yes | |
| Design | ZTE Nova 3.5 | other phones |
| Colors | Black | |
| Dimensions | 112.4 x 59.9 x 11 mm | |
| Battery | ZTE Nova 3.5 | other phones |
| Other | ZTE Nova 3.5 | other phones |
| Release date | 2012, February | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, compass | |