Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a) vs LeEco Le S3 (X522)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S vs LeEco Le S3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/27/2016 1:50 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 7:29 PM

Compare LeEco Le S3 X Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.2"
LED

480x854

8
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

25Points LeEco Le S3 (X522) Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S 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!

7 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)	vs	25 Advantages LeEco Le S3 (X522)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+117 grams (4.1 ounces)31% Lighter	vs	153 grams (5.36 ounces)
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (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
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
1.4GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)	vs	+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core164% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2	vs	+3GB LPDDR35 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
1GB (320MB available)	vs	+32GB (22GB available)69 times More internal storage for applications and files
8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	vs	+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)16% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material
TFT LED-Backlit LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
480x854 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen
233 PPI	vs	+401 PPI72% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.2"	vs	+5.5"31% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 16MP99% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
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
HD (1280x720)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	vs	+Android 6.0 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0 Marshmallow is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps20 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAh	vs	+3000 mAh100% 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.
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
2.1 + 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.
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

18 Common items in both devices

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Capacitive

Multitouch

+11 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)	LeEco Le S3 (X522)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia Arc S (LT18a)	LeEco Le S3 (X522)
Other model names	Sony Xperia Arc S LT18, Sony Ericsson Ayame	LeEco S3 X522 AM, Letv LEX522, LeEco X522 3GB RAM
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA	Canada, USA
Brand	Sony Ericsson	LeEco
Release date	9/1/2011	11/1/2016
Depth	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	63 x 125 millimeters (2.48 x 4.92 in)	74.2 x 151.1 millimeters (2.92 x 5.95 in)
Weight	117 grams (4.1 ounces)	153 grams (5.36 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)	LeEco Le S3 (X522)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.2" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~61.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~74.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	233 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)	LeEco Le S3 (X522)
System version	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread	Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	eUI 5.8
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)	LeEco Le S3 (X522)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 (MSM8255T) (45nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 MSM8976 (28nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (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	Qualcomm Adreno 205 (266MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 510 600Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)	LeEco Le S3 (X522)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	1GB (320MB available)	32GB (22GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)	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	14.4/5.76 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 800/850/1900/2100	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, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	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
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)	LeEco Le S3 (X522)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	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	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	Supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@30fps 720p@120fps
📸 Front camera
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)	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
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)	LeEco Le S3 (X522)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo) Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)	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	Micro HDMI Type D	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)	LeEco Le S3 (X522)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)	LeEco Le S3 (X522)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) BA750	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	7.6 hours	feature not registered
Standby	460 hours (19.2 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)	LeEco Le S3 (X522)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Pure White, Midnight Blue, Misty Silver, Gloss Black, Sakura Pink • 8GB microSD included • Open ES 1.1 • SE Timescape • Java framework	• Colors: Gray, Gold, Rose Gold
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)	LeEco Le S3 (X522)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.66W/kg (head)	feature not registered