ZTE is keeping the CES 2013 train rolling this afternoon with the official introduction of the Grand S. We've already gotten a couple of early peeks at the Grand S in recent weeks, but today the new Android 4.1 smartphone got its proper debut during ZTE's press event. As expected, the Grand S touts a 5-inch 1080p display on its face along with a 2-megapixel shooter, and around back a 13-megapixel camera can be found. Inside the Grand S's 6.9mm thick body lives the 1.7GHz quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro processor that powers the whole show as well as 2GB RAM, 16GB storage (with microSD slot for added memory) and 4G LTE support.

We're starting to see quite a few Android handsets with 5-inch 1080p screens pop up, including the Grand S, DROID DNA, Xperia Z/ZL and Oppo's Find 5. Some of the ways that ZTE appears to have attempted to make the Grand S are its thin body and 13-megapixel shooter, and while we'll have to make a final judgment on the device until we get it in our mitts and give it the once-over, those specs make the Grand S look nice on paper. ZTE says that the Grand S will launch in China sometime in the first quarter, but so far there's no word yet on any U.S.-specific launch plans. Do you think you'd be interested in picking up a Grand S to call your own if it does hit American soil?

ZTE Announces World Debut of the Thinnest 5.0 FHD Quad-core Smartphone Grand S at CES 2013

Introducing more High-end Smartphones with Power and Style in 2013

LAS VEGAS, N.V. – January 8, 2012 – From the 2013 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), ZTE Corporation ("ZTE") (H share stock code: 0763.HK / A share stock code: 000063.SZ), a publicly-listed global provider of telecommunications equipment, network solutions and mobile devices, today announced the world debut of the ZTE Grand S – 5.0 FHD LTE. As the flagship handset in ZTE's high-end Grand Series line of products, the ZTE Grand S is the company's first FHD smartphone and the world's thinnest within 5 inch FHD quad-core smartphones, enabled by the Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro processor, a product of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated. Developed by ZTE, the ultrathin body and high definition display of the ZTE Grand S offer consumers the latest in style, quality and functionality.

From the full-website display which enables optimal content browsing, to the 4G LTE high-speed network which powers a world-class multimedia experience, the ZTE Grand S offers cutting-edge features for even the most discerning smartphone user. The blazingly fast 4G LTE network allows for top-speed downloading and establishes the handset as a premier gaming and movie-viewing portal. Furthermore, the ZTE Grand S offers smartphone photography mavens advanced functions for more vivid self-photography and video calling effects. With face recognition, anti-shake and a panoramic camera, the ZTE Grand S truly presents a high-quality multimedia option for today's smartphone audience.

The introduction of the ZTE Grand S completes the new Grand Series, which also includes the Grand Era and Grand X. In the series, the ZTE Grand X is for consumers with a passion for high tech, the ZTE Grand Era is for the most advanced smartphone user and the ZTE Grand S is the flagship handset offering the perfect combination of art and technology. The ZTE Grand S represents the company's latest entry in a new era of smartphone design, which will continue in 2013 with the introduction of additional high-end smartphones.

"The ZTE Grand S gives our customers the latest in technology, functionality and style. We understand that today's consumers call for advanced features and state-of-the-art multimedia options in their handsets, and the ZTE Grand S confidently addresses those demands," said Mr. Kan Yulun, Corporate Vice President of ZTE Corporation and CTO of the ZTE Mobile Device Division. "It is fitting that we can announce the world debut of the ZTE Grand S at CES 2013, the world's largest annual innovation event."

Key features of the ZTE Grand S include:

4G LTE –Customers can expect fast download speeds of 100 Mbps and upload speeds of 50 Mbps in 4G LTE Mobile Broadband coverage areas

Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro processor with 1.7GHz quad-core CPU

Android Jelly Bean operating system

13M AF camera with Flash and 2M FF 1080P video

Expert hardware and software safety protection standard - Palm Manager helps users manage mobile phone software, optimize electricity use and protect private information

5 inch FHD screen capable of full-website display

Dolby Digital surround sound

Memory: 2GB RAM + 16GB EMMC

Dimensions: 142*69*6.9mm

The ZTE Grand S was introduced at a special press event at the Las Vegas Convention Center and will remain on display at the ZTE booth (Las Vegas Convention Center, Booth #36612) throughout CES.

The ZTE Grand S will be available for online purchase in China first in Q1 of 2013.

Via Engadget