Nokia 5230 (RM-588) vs LeEco Le S3 (X522)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia 5230 vs LeEco Le S3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/27/2016 1:50 PM, updated: 3/10/2023 8:53 AM

Compare LeEco Le S3 X Nokia 5230 (RM-588) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

360x640

2
MP

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1320
mAh

(Removable)

33Points LeEco Le S3 (X522) Compare Nokia 5230 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-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!

5 Advantages Nokia 5230 (RM-588)	vs	33 Advantages LeEco Le S3 (X522)
+Until 16GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+115 grams (4.03 ounces)33% Lighter	vs	153 grams (5.36 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
434MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core7 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB SDRAM	vs	+3GB LPDDR323 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MB (70MB available)	vs	+32GB (22GB available)321 times More internal storage for applications and files
15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)	vs	+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)107% Thinner
Plastic body	vs	+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
360x640 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels8 times Higher resolution screen
229 PPI	vs	+401 PPI75% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"	vs	+5.5"72% Larger screen
(back) 2MP	vs	+(back) 16MP7 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supported	vs	+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supported	vs	+(front) 8MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)26 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times More apps available to download and use
3G HSDPA	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps82 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Resistive	vs	+CapacitiveAdvantage Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.
Single	vs	+MultitouchAdvantage Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1320 mAh	vs	+3000 mAh127% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supported	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
2.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
WAP, HTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

9 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Accelerometer

Proximity sensor

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

Mono sound (not stereo)

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Nokia 5230 (RM-588)	LeEco Le S3 (X522)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	5230 (RM-588)	LeEco Le S3 (X522)
Other model names	Nokia 5230-2, Nokia RM-588	LeEco S3 X522 AM, Letv LEX522, LeEco X522 3GB RAM
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Canada, USA
Brand	Nokia	LeEco
Release date	11/10/2009, Announced: 8/10/2009	11/1/2016
Depth	15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	51.7 x 111 millimeters (2.04 x 4.37 in)	74.2 x 151.1 millimeters (2.92 x 5.95 in)
Weight	115 grams (4.03 ounces)	153 grams (5.36 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia 5230 (RM-588)	LeEco Le S3 (X522)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	3.2" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~49.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~74.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	360x640 pixels (16:9)	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Resistive Single touch 1-point	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	229 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia 5230 (RM-588)	LeEco Le S3 (X522)
System version	Symbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1	Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	Series 60 UI	eUI 5.8
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia 5230 (RM-588)	LeEco Le S3 (X522)
Chipset	32bit: ARM 1136JF-S	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 MSM8976 (28nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 434MHz ARM11 (Single-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A72 (Quad-core) 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	Qualcomm Adreno 510 600Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia 5230 (RM-588)	LeEco Le S3 (X522)
RAM memory	128MB SDRAM	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	256MB (70MB available) Flash (EEPROM)	32GB (22GB available)
External storage	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia 5230 (RM-588)	LeEco Le S3 (X522)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3.6 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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 900/2100	UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Nokia 5230 (RM-588)	LeEco Le S3 (X522)
Back camera (main camera)	2 megapixels	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	Dual-LED flash
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
Autofocus	Not supported	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@30fps 720p@120fps
📸 Front camera
	Nokia 5230 (RM-588)	LeEco Le S3 (X522)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
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
	Nokia 5230 (RM-588)	LeEco Le S3 (X522)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo) Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, WMV, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia 5230 (RM-588)	LeEco Le S3 (X522)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.0 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	Not supported	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia 5230 (RM-588)	LeEco Le S3 (X522)
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia 5230 (RM-588)	LeEco Le S3 (X522)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-5J	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1320 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	4.3 hours	feature not registered
Standby	458 hours (19.1 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Nokia 5230 (RM-588)	LeEco Le S3 (X522)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	WAP, HTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • 4GB microSD included • Handwriting recognition on screen • Nokia Maps 3.0 • Java framework	• Colors: Gray, Gold, Rose Gold
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia 5230 (RM-588)	LeEco Le S3 (X522)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.01W/kg (head), 0.91W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.08W/kg (head)	feature not registered