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LeEco Le Pro 3
LeEco Le Pro 3
LeEco Le Pro 3
LeEco Le Pro 3
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7.3/10
Informr score
The LeEco Le Pro 3 currently has an Informr score of 7.3 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 11 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.

What's good

  • Blazing performance
  • Bright display
  • All-day battery life
  • QuickCharge 3.0
  • Price

What's bad

  • So-so camera
  • No microSD support
  • Slow fingerprint scanner
  • Extensive software modifications
  • Duplicate LeEco-branded apps

Looking to make a name for itself in Western markets, LeEco is releasing the Le Pro 3. While on paper, the phone seems to offer an amazing experience at an amazing price, this doesn’t always lead to real world results.

Reviewers have been using the phone for a month or two and reviews are rolling in. Does the Le Pro 3 have what it takes to carve out a spot in the market? More importantly, is it worth owning? Let’s see what everyone is saying!

The phone’s design is fairly standard for 2016--a brushed aluminum unibody. Reviewers all remarked on how smooth the phone felt. Though Talk Android had a few inconsistencies in their review model, saying, “Where the glass meets the hairline metal edge, you can see an [ever] so slight lip of metal that is surprisingly sharp to the touch.”

There’s a fingerprint scanner on the rear panel. However, reviews were hit or miss on performance. G Style Mag noted, “It sometimes takes a few tries to get it unlocked.” This was echoed by other reviewers as well.

Another thing you’ll notice about the design is a lack of headphone jack. The phone ships with a set of USB-C earbuds, but otherwise you’re left looking for an adapter or going with a bluetooth option.

Coming around front, reviewers didn’t have much to say about the 5.5-inch 1080p IPS display. GreenBot called it “bright and vivid” and some reviewers mentioned slight contrast issues at extreme angles. Otherwise, it seems that it’s average enough to not turn heads or cause problems.

Where things get interesting is performance. The 2.35GHz quad-core Snapdragon 821 processor is typically reserved for phones twice the Le Pro 3’s price. Paired with 4GB of RAM, reviewers all raved about performance. Talk Android said, “The Le Pro 3 certainly flies and never shows signs of slowing down. However, the software itself, particularly the interface animations, give an illusion of the phone running slower than it probably is.”

You’ll find 64GB of internal storage for your apps, games and media. However, unless you take advantage of cloud storage, there’s no way to expand things.

The phone ships with Android 6.0 Marshmallow and LeEco’s Ecosystem UI skin. This was one of the biggest complaints from reviewers. GreenBot declared, “LeEco has taken a strong hand in customizing Android, and the end result is a confusing mess.” Most reviewers found something to complain about with the software. The most positive review came from ChipChick, saying, “The UI is one of the heaviest Android overlays we’ve used yet, but aside from the lack of an app drawer, it’s possible to look past most of its flaws.”

If you’re looking to use your phone as your primary camera, you’ll find equally mixed opinions. The 16MP rear camera and 8MP front-facing lens do well in bright lighting, but reviewers noted that the software was inconsistent and low-light performance was bad. G Style Mag said, “It’s sufficient in daylight. Everywhere else it will have this kind of washed out feeling to it.”

However, one area in which reviewers all agreed the phone excels is battery life. With a monstrous 4,070mAh battery and QuickCharge 3.0 support, you should have little worry about running out of power. Phandroid tested the phone and said, “I was able to easily make it through a day without plugging in. If I really pushed it, I could make it through 2 days without charging.”

Overall, most reviewers recommended passing on the phone. Not because of the hardware or price, but because the software. GreenBot summed up opinions well, noting, “It’s a good phone — superb, even — when it comes to performance and design … Unfortunately, the software gets in its way and stops it from being one of the best phones on the market.”


Android
Operating system
Operating system
Android
2.35 GHz
Processor
Processor
2.35 GHz
5.5"
Screen Size
Screen Size
5.5"
16+ MP
Camera
Camera
16+ MP
4070 mAh
Battery


What the Critics Are Saying...


Pocket-lint
Pocket-lint

The LeEco Le Pro 3 is an affordable phone with potential. Consider its aluminium unibody design, the beefy Snapdragon 821 chip, long-lasting battery, and great-sounding stereo speakers and there's plenty to praise.

- Elyse Betters, Pocket-lint
The Gadgeteer
The Gadgeteer

The Pro3 is worthy of consideration for anyone looking for a powerful unlocked GSM Android smartphone. The hardware components work well to provide an enjoyable user experience. The custom UI is not overbearing and flexible enough to permit other applications to be set as the default.

- Howard Sneider, The Gadgeteer
PC Magazine
PC Magazine

The LeEco Le Pro3 offers a premium build and good specs for a relatively affordable $399, but the competition is fierce. The Le Pro3 isn't a winner, but it's a promising start.

- Ajay Kumar, PC Magazine
TrustedReviews
TrustedReviews

With the fastest processor on the market and super battery life, the LeEco Pro 3 is well worth the $400 asking price. It’s just a shame the Chinese firm’s custom interface can’t get out of its own way.

- Chris Smith, TrustedReviews
Talk Android
Talk Android

So where have we ended up with the LeEco Le Pro 3? In short, this is a very solid and capable phone especially when you consider the $399 price tag. The hardware is beautiful and mostly very comfortable in the hand and feels like a more expensive device. The display is very bright and crisp, the per...

- Kevin Arnold, Talk Android


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Common Questions


LeEco backs up the Le Pro 3 with a 1 Year parts & labour warranty.


If your Le Pro 3 has problems and is still within its warranty period, you could contact LeEco support or the retailer you purchased the phone from. You'll find LeEco's contact information here. If your phone is off warranty and needs repair for a physical problem such as a broken screen or bad battery, you should visit an authorized service centre or a local phone repair shop. You can also connect with others in The Informr Community Forum to find and share answers to questions.



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Screen Size
5.5"

The LeEco Le Pro 3's screen size is 5.5 inches with 1080 x 1920 pixels resolution.

Processor
2.35 GHz

There is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 Quad core 2.35 GHz processor (CPU).

OS

The phone runs on the Android 6.0 Marshmallow operating system (OS).

Camera
16+ MP

You can take photos with the phone's onboard 16+ MP camera.

There is also a secondary front facing camera with 8+ megapixels resolution.

Storage
64 GB

Internal memory is 64 GB. No external card slot is available for expansion.

Battery
4070mAh

The phone is powered by a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion), 4070 mAh battery.

Le Pro 3 Specs

Overview
Release Date September 24, 2016
Regions Available USA
Operating System Android 6.0 Marshmallow

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Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 Quad core 2.35 GHz
Internal Storage 64 GB
RAM 4 GB
Hearing Aid Compatible No
TTY/TDD No
Noise Cancellation Yes
SAR Unknown
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included AC Charger, Manual, Headset
Cellular
Networks
GPRS, EDGE, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Mobile / Cellular Data
4G/LTE
Push-to-talk (PTT) No
Wi-Fi Calling Unknown
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) Unknown
SIM card size
Nano-SIM
Dual SIM Yes
Connectivity
USB USB Type-C
USB OTG Support Yes
GPS Type A-GPS
Infrared Yes
Bluetooth 4.2
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HFP, HSP
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC, aptX
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
Mobile Hotspot Yes
Memory Expansion Slot No
NFC Yes
Data Tethering Compatibility Yes
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
16+ Megapixels
Zoom
Yes
Flash
Yes (Dual LED)
Additional Rear Camera Info
Auto focus, Effects, Geotagging, Multi-shot, Panorama, Self-timer, Slow motion recording
Video Recording Formats
3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4, WMV
Video Recording Parameters
Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels)
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
8+ Megapixels
Additional Front Camera Info
No
Video Recording Parameters
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology LCD (IPS)
Colors 16.7 million
Resolution 1080 x 1920 pixels
Pixel Density 403 pixels
Size 5.5 inches
Secondary Display No
Sensors Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Multi-Touch Yes
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating No
Additional Display Features Capacitive touch screen, Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Power & Battery
Battery Type Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Capacity 4070 mAh
Removable Battery No
Wireless Charging No
Fast Charging Yes
Video Playback Time Unknown
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Unknown
Internet Use (Cellular) Unknown
Talk Time Unknown
Standby Time Up to 13.3 days
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Design Type Bar
Material Aluminium
Colors Gold, Gray
Dimensions [H x W x D] 15.1 x 7.4 x 0.7 cm (5.9 x 2.9 x 0.3 in)
Weight 177 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof Unknown
Rugged design No
IP Rating No
Headset Jack Yes
External Speakers Stereo
Input / Navigation
Sleep / Wake Key Yes
Home Key Yes
Input / Keyboard Type Touchscreen
Navigation Type Touchscreen
External Volume Control Yes
Fingerprint Sensor Yes
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