Comparison: New Asus Zenfone Max vs LeEco Le 1S Eco vs Lenovo K4 Note vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 3

Specifications

Display
Asus Zenfone Max: 5.5-inch HD (1280x720 pixels) resolution screen with Asus TruVivid technology.
Lenovo K4 Note: 5.5-inch Full HD (1080x1920 pixels) resolution IPS display.
LeEco Le L1s Eco: 5.5-inch Full HD In-Cell IPS LCD display.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3: 5.5-inch Full HDIPS display with 178 degree viewing angle.

Operating system
Asus Zenfone Max: Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Lenovo K4 Note: Android 5.1 Lollipop with VibeUI skin
LeEco Le 1s Eco: Android 5.0 Lollipop with EUI skin
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3:                                                                                            Android 5.1 Lollipop with MIUI 7

Processor
Asus Zenfone Max: Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 615
Lenovo K4 Note: Octa-core MediaTek MT6753
LeEco Le 1s Eco: Octa-core MediaTek Helio X10
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3: Hexa-core Snapdragon 65
Storage
Asus Zenfone Max: 32GB inbuilt storage expandable via microSD card up to 64GB
Lenovo K4 Note: 16GB storage expandable via microSD card up to 128GB
LeEco Le 1s Eco: 32GB inbuilt storage with no expansion slot
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3: 16GB storage with microSD card expansion up to 128GB

RAM
Asus Zenfone Max: 2GB
Lenovo K4 Note: 3GB
LeEco Le 1s Eco: 3GB
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3: 2GB

Rear camera
Asus Zenfone Max: 13MP autofocus camera with f/2.0 aperture and dual-LED flash.
Lenovo K4 Note: 13MP autofocus camera with f/2.2 aperture and dual-LED flash.
LeEco Le 1s Eco: 13MP autofocus camera dual-LED flash.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3: 16MP autofocus camera dual-LED flash.

Front camera
Asus Zenfone Max: 5MP
Lenovo K4 Note: 5MP
LeEco Le 1s Eco: 5MP
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3: 5MP

Asus has launched its improved Zenfone Max smartphone with upgraded specifications starting at Rs 9,999 for the 2GB RAM model and Rs 12,999 for the 3GB RAM model. The smartphone edges over its previous version in terms of processor, RAM, and inbuilt storage. However, it shares the same design profile.

Given the price of the handset, it looks like Asus is once again aiming to stir the budget smartphone market, which is currently dominated by the likes of Xiaomi Redmi Note 3, Lenovo K4 Note and the recently launched LeEco Le 1s Eco. We are yet to see how the new Asus Zenfone Max performs when compared to these three devices. The three smartphones are also priced around Rs 10,000.

As for the potential buyers, all these smartphone options in the same price tag can be baffling. Here, we take a look at the key features of the Asus Zenfone Max and pit them against the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3, Lenovo K4 Note and the LeEco Le 1s Eco, making it easier for you to choose your next budget handset.