LeEco Le S3 (X522) vs Lenovo K8 Plus (32GB/4GB)

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Side by side comparison between LeEco Le S3 vs Lenovo K8 Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/26/2018 9:15 PM, updated: 6/6/2025 11:13 AM

Compare Lenovo K8 Plus X LeEco Le S3 (X522) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

14Points Lenovo K8 Plus (32GB/4GB) Compare LeEco Le S3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Lenovo K8 Plus (32GB/4GB)

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7 Advantages LeEco Le S3 (X522)	vs	14 Advantages Lenovo K8 Plus (32GB/4GB)
+153 grams (5.36 ounces)8% Lighter	vs	165 grams (5.78 ounces)
+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)20% Thinner	vs	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+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
+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
1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (16nm)31% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR333% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
401 PPI	vs	+424 PPI6% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 16MP	vs	+(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP12% Higher resolution main camera
Dual-LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera 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
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
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
4.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster

29 Common items in both devices

32GB (22GB available)

Aluminum body, glass front

TFT IPS LCD

60Hz

16 million

1080x1920 pixels

Only digital zoom

+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LeEco Le S3 (X522)	Lenovo K8 Plus (32GB/4GB)
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Model	LeEco Le S3 (X522)	Lenovo K8 Plus (32GB/4GB)
Other model names	LeEco S3 X522 AM, Letv LEX522, LeEco X522 3GB RAM	Lenovo K8 Plus (32GB + 4GB RAM) PA8C0008IN
Country or region available	Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	LeEco	Lenovo
Release date	11/1/2016	9/1/2017
Depth	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.2 x 151.1 millimeters (2.92 x 5.95 in)	73.7 x 147.9 millimeters (2.9 x 5.82 in)
Weight	153 grams (5.36 ounces)	165 grams (5.78 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)	Lenovo K8 Plus (32GB/4GB)
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)	~68.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	424 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	2.5D glass
🤖 Operating System
	LeEco Le S3 (X522)	Lenovo K8 Plus (32GB/4GB)
System version	Android 6.0 Marshmallow	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 8.0 Oreo
User Interface	eUI 5.8	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LeEco Le S3 (X522)	Lenovo K8 Plus (32GB/4GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 MSM8976 (28nm)	64bit: MediaTek Helio P25 (MT6757CD) (16nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A72 (Quad-core) 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 510 600Mhz	ARM Mali-T880 MP2 (1GHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LeEco Le S3 (X522)	Lenovo K8 Plus (32GB/4GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available)	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LeEco Le S3 (X522)	Lenovo K8 Plus (32GB/4GB)
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 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17)	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (40) 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+, TD-LTE, 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)	Lenovo K8 Plus (32GB/4GB)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 5MP depth f/0.8
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
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)	Lenovo K8 Plus (32GB/4GB)
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	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LeEco Le S3 (X522)	Lenovo K8 Plus (32GB/4GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo) Dolby Atmos	Mono sound (not stereo) Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
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, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LeEco Le S3 (X522)	Lenovo K8 Plus (32GB/4GB)
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	4.2 + 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
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LeEco Le S3 (X522)	Lenovo K8 Plus (32GB/4GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LeEco Le S3 (X522)	Lenovo K8 Plus (32GB/4GB)
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	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	26 hours (1.1 days)
Standby	feature not registered	401 hours (16.7 days)
➕ Other features
	LeEco Le S3 (X522)	Lenovo K8 Plus (32GB/4GB)
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: Venom Black, Fine Gold
☢️ Radiation rate
	LeEco Le S3 (X522)	Lenovo K8 Plus (32GB/4GB)
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