Being the largest smartphone company in the world, Samsung is expected to capture every segment of the smartphone market. However, it has been noticed that the South Korean giant is losing hold of the budget smartphone segment that is being captured by companies like Xiaomi, Lenovo, and LeEco.

Of course, Samsung has affordable smartphone too, and its J series is especially popular for low-cost phones. The Samsung Galaxy J5 sells very well, and the Galaxy J5 (2016) was released this year with some significant upgrades. But is it really that good to be chosen against other popular devices in the segment?

Well, it doesn’t seem so. LeEco has had great success with the LeEco Le 1s, and the company has launched its successor, the LeEco Le 2, this year. The Le 2 is not a completely different phone from the Le 1s, but it has got some important upgrades. The highlight is obviously its price, and the phone can beat devices double its cost.

So should you buy the Galaxy J5 2016 or the LeEco Le 2 if you had to choose one? Here’s a LeEco Le 2 vs. Galaxy J5 (2016) specs comparison to clear your confusions and help you make a more informed decision.

Display and Battery: The LeEco Le 2 comes with a 5.5 inches Full HD screen, while the J5 makes do with a 5.2 inches HD display. The Le 2 offers a 3000mAh battery, while the new Galaxy J5 sports a slightly bigger 3100mAh battery.

Processor and Memory: The Galaxy J5 (2016) is powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core Snapdragon 410 processor coupled with 2GB RAM and 16GB internal expandable storage. The LeEco Le 2 comes with a much more powerful deca-core Helio X20 processor and also gets an octa-core Snapdragon 652 variant. The Le 2 features 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage, but there’s no way to expand the storage.

Camera: The LeEco Le 2 comes with a 16 MP f/2.0 rear camera with dual-LED flash and PDAF, so good camera performance is expected. It carries an 8MP front camera. The Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 offers a 13MP f/1.9 rear camera and a 5MP front camera, both with LED flash.

Extras: The LeEco Le 2 comes with a fingerprint sensor, but the J5 does not.

Price and Verdict

The Galaxy J5 (2016) is priced at INR 13,990 ($208), while the LeEco Le 2 is priced at INR 11,999 ($178). It makes no sense at all to buy the J5. The Le 2 is now available in India via flash sales on Flipkart.