| Hardware and OS | ZTE V81 | |
| Operating system | Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) | |
| Processor | Dual-core 1.4 GHz Krait | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus | |
| Internal memory | 4GB 1GB RAM | |
| External memory | microSDHC (dedicated slot) | |
| GPU | Adreno 225 | |
| Display | ZTE V81 | other phones |
| Size | 8.0 inches, 198.2 cm2 | |
| Resolution | 768 x 1024 pixels, 4:3 ratio | |
| Type | TFT | |
| Main Camera | ZTE V81 | other phones |
| Camera | 2 MP | |
| Video | Yes | |
| Selfie camera | ZTE V81 | other phones |
| Camera | VGA | |
| Connectivity | ZTE V81 | other phones |
| 2G Network | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | |
| 3G Network | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 | |
| Bluetooth | 2.1 | |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS | |
| NFC | No | |
| Speed | HSPA | |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA | |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot | |
| Multimedia | ZTE V81 | other phones |
| 3.5 mm Jack | Yes | |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | |
| Radio | No | |
| Battery | ZTE V81 | other phones |
| Type | Li-Ion 3700 mAh, non-removable | |
| Design | ZTE V81 | other phones |
| Colors | Black | |
| Dimensions | 200 x 156 x 11.1 mm (7.87 x 6.14 x 0.44 in) | |
| Weight | - | |
| SIM | Mini-SIM | |
| Features | ZTE V81 | other phones |
| Sensors | Accelerometer | |