LeEco Le S3 (X522) vs Xiaomi Redmi 5A (MCI3B 16GB)

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Side by side comparison between LeEco Le S3 vs Xiaomi Redmi 5A phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

12/7/2017 8:41 PM, updated: 5/17/2022 1:59 AM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi 5A X LeEco Le S3 (X522) 17Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Xiaomi Redmi 5A (MCI3B 16GB) Compare LeEco Le S3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
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!

17 Advantages LeEco Le S3 (X522)	vs	6 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 5A (MCI3B 16GB)
+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core41% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core
+3GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+32GB (22GB available)144% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (9GB available)
+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)12% Thinner	vs	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+401 PPI36% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	294 PPI
+5.5"10% Larger screen	vs	5"
+(back) 16MP25% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+(front) 8MP63% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+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
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+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
+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
153 grams (5.36 ounces)	vs	+137 grams (4.8 ounces)12% Lighter
Android 6.0 Marshmallow	vs	+Android 7.1.2 NougatAdvantage Android 7.1.2 Nougat is newer and safer
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
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

20 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo only main camera

(front) HD (1280x720)

+13 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	LeEco Le S3 (X522)	Redmi 5A (MCI3B 16GB)
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Model	LeEco Le S3 (X522)	Redmi 5A (MCI3B 16GB)
Other model names	LeEco S3 X522 AM, Letv LEX522, LeEco X522 3GB RAM	Xiaomi Redmi 5A Desh Ka 2GB RAM (India), Xiaomi MCI3B
Country or region available	Canada, USA	India
Brand	LeEco	Xiaomi
Release date	11/1/2016	12/7/2017
Depth	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.2 x 151.1 millimeters (2.92 x 5.95 in)	70.1 x 140.4 millimeters (2.76 x 5.53 in)
Weight	153 grams (5.36 ounces)	137 grams (4.8 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	LeEco Le S3 (X522)	Redmi 5A (MCI3B 16GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~74.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	294 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)	Redmi 5A (MCI3B 16GB)
System version	Android 6.0 Marshmallow	Android 7.1.2 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	eUI 5.8	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LeEco Le S3 (X522)	Redmi 5A (MCI3B 16GB)
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)	Redmi 5A (MCI3B 16GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available)	16GB (9GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LeEco Le S3 (X522)	Redmi 5A (MCI3B 16GB)
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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17)	LTE Cat4 850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE 2000/1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)
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)	Redmi 5A (MCI3B 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	13 megapixels
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
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (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 only main camera
Camera extras	1080p@30fps 720p@120fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LeEco Le S3 (X522)	Redmi 5A (MCI3B 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
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
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LeEco Le S3 (X522)	Redmi 5A (MCI3B 16GB)
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.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LeEco Le S3 (X522)	Redmi 5A (MCI3B 16GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0
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, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	LeEco Le S3 (X522)	Redmi 5A (MCI3B 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LeEco Le S3 (X522)	Redmi 5A (MCI3B 16GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3	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)	Redmi 5A (MCI3B 16GB)
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: Gold, Rose Gold, Dark Gray • Aluminum body • MIUI 9.0 • VoLTE
☢️ Radiation rate
	LeEco Le S3 (X522)	Redmi 5A (MCI3B 16GB)
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