Category Breakdown
LeEco Le S3
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
Performance
64.575.6
Camera
53.256.3
Display
58.956.5
Battery
24.222.7
Build
76.272.4
Connectivity
47.067.7
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
41.950.3
Summary
- The LeEco Le S3 features a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact has a smaller 4.6-inch display with a lower resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the XZ1 Compact is powered by the more advanced Snapdragon 835 chipset, compared to the Snapdragon 652 in the Le S3, and it also has 4GB of RAM versus 3GB in the Le S3.
- The camera on the Xperia XZ1 Compact is superior with a 19 MP rear sensor, offering better image quality and video capabilities, while the Le S3 has a 16 MP rear camera.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Le S3 at 3000 mAh compared to the XZ1 Compact's 2700 mAh, but both support 18W charging.
- The software experience differs as well, with the Le S3 running Android 6.0 and the XZ1 Compact starting on Android 8.0, which can be upgraded to Android 9.0.
- Build quality is also distinct, with the Le S3 utilizing an aluminum frame and Gorilla Glass 3, while the XZ1 Compact has a plastic back and Gorilla Glass 4.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LeEco Le S3
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
General
Release Date
2016
2017
Announced
2016
2017
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
4.6"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~319 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8976 Snapdragon 652 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A72)
Octa-core (4x2.45 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)
GPU
Adreno 510
Adreno 540
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM
32GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP, PDAF
19 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/2.3", 1.22µm, predictive PDAF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP, f/2.4, 18mm, 1/4.0"
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@960fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
2700 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2700 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC3
18W wired, QC3
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
151.1 x 74.2 x 7.5 mm (5.95 x 2.92 x 0.30 in)
129 x 65 x 9.3 mm (5.08 x 2.56 x 0.37 in)
Weight
153 g
140 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Gray, Gold, Rose Gold
Black, White Silver, Horizon Blue, Twilight Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat15 800/75 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), eUI
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass

