LeEco Le S3 (X522) vs Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)

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Side by side comparison between LeEco Le S3 vs Asus Zenfone Max (M1) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/27/2019 10:00 PM, updated: 5/17/2022 1:59 AM

Compare Asus Zenfone Max (M1) X LeEco Le S3 (X522) 13Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

09Points Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL) Compare LeEco Le S3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LeEco Le S3 (X522)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

13 Advantages LeEco Le S3 (X522)	vs	9 Advantages Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)
+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core41% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)
+3GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+153 grams (5.36 ounces)8% Lighter	vs	166 grams (5.81 ounces)
+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)7% Thinner	vs	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+401 PPI42% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	282 PPI
+5.5"6% Larger screen	vs	5.2"
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+18W80% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	10W
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
(back) 16MP	vs	+(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP12% Higher resolution main camera
Dual-LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 6.0 Marshmallow	vs	+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
3000 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh33% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

26 Common items in both devices

32GB (22GB available) / 32GB (21GB available)

Aluminum body, glass front

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LeEco Le S3 (X522)	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)
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Model	LeEco Le S3 (X522)	Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)
Other model names	LeEco S3 X522 AM, Letv LEX522, LeEco X522 3GB RAM	Asus Zenfone Max M1 ZC520KL-4A136BR (dual-camera) quad-core
Country or region available	Canada, USA	Brazil
Brand	LeEco	Asus
Release date	11/1/2016	10/1/2018
Depth	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.2 x 151.1 millimeters (2.92 x 5.95 in)	73.3 x 150.5 millimeters (2.89 x 5.93 in)
Weight	153 grams (5.36 ounces)	166 grams (5.81 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	LeEco Le S3 (X522)	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~74.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~67.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	282 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	LeEco Le S3 (X522)	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)
System version	Android 6.0 Marshmallow	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 8.0 Oreo
User Interface	eUI 5.8	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LeEco Le S3 (X522)	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 MSM8976 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 (MSM8917) (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A72 (Quad-core) 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 510 600Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 308 (500MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LeEco Le S3 (X522)	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available)	32GB (21GB available) eMCP
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LeEco Le S3 (X522)	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17)	LTE Cat4 (Bands 3, 7, 28) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	LeEco Le S3 (X522)	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 5MP ultrawide 120°
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@30fps 720p@120fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LeEco Le S3 (X522)	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	25mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LeEco Le S3 (X522)	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo) Dolby Atmos	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LeEco Le S3 (X522)	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LeEco Le S3 (X522)	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LeEco Le S3 (X522)	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	LeEco Le S3 (X522)	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Gray, Gold, Rose Gold	• Colors: Deepsea Black, Sunlight Gold • ZenUI 5 • 2.5D curved glass display • LED notification
☢️ Radiation rate
	LeEco Le S3 (X522)	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZC520KL)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered