**Why I Bought These Phones**
I’ve been in the mobile phone industry for over 13 years, working as a sales manager for the country’s largest mobile phone agent. I’ve done demos for Samsung, HTC, Huawei, Lenovo, and more. In 2015, I worked at Coolpad as a customer manager and witnessed the big changes in the company, from the 360 division to the integration with OV and eventually LeTV’s acquisition. I’ve now left the mobile phone industry.
Because of my new job, I needed a phone with long battery life. Before using the old Cool S1, my experience was great. Considering that the LeTV Pro3 and the Cool S1 are almost the same design, and the price is relatively affordable, I missed the opportunity to buy the LeTV Pro3 standard version (1299 yuan, with a 1000-55 coupon, final price 1244 yuan) on JD.com. It's currently out of stock. When I went home, I found my wife’s mother’s phone had some issues, so I decided to buy the Cool C1 (899 yuan, with a 400-50 coupon, final price 849 yuan) on JD. The name sounds nice, and it felt good to have it. Both phones run on LeTV’s EUI system, which is essentially a LeTV phone. I’ll share my experience with both devices below. My photos and writing aren’t professional, but I hope you can forgive me.
**Appearance Gallery**
The design of these phones is quite similar, featuring a symmetrical "big white" front and a three-tier back with clear antenna strips. This style is common among manufacturers like Meizu, especially in their lower-end models. Both phones have 5.5-inch 1080P screens. The LeTV Pro3 has a 2.5D curved screen, which is harder to fit with a protective film. After applying some edge repair agent, the white edges were visible for a while, so I just skipped the film altogether. The photo on the left is the LeTV Pro3, and the one on the right is the Cool C1.
LeTV introduced the concept of “ID without borders,†and Jia Yueting even said something about being suffocated in the U.S. This design was later adopted by Huawei and Xiaomi. The screen looks decent, but the large black border feels awkward. My wife thought the LeTV Pro3 looked ugly and unattractive, while her Meizu MX6 looked more elegant. In terms of appearance, LeTV has strong recognition but lacks aesthetic appeal. I think this is related to its positioning—LeTV focused more on cost rather than design, unlike Xiaomi, which invested heavily in aesthetics.
**Experience Feelings**
In terms of configuration, the LeTV Pro3 uses a full version of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor, which is more reliable than the slightly modified 821 used in other models. It comes with 4GB DDR4 RAM and 32GB UFS 2.0 storage, giving it around 2.1GB of background memory. The Cool C1 uses a Snapdragon 652, 4GB DDR3, and 32GB EMMC 5.1, with about 2.3GB of background memory. From a performance standpoint, both are solid for their price range.
As my main phone, the LeTV Pro3 runs smoothly with apps like WeChat, DingTalk, and others. The frame rate in games like King of Glory is stable at 30fps, but sometimes the loading bar lags a bit. The 14nm 821 chip keeps the temperature under control during gaming. In comparison, the Cool C1 uses a 28nm 652 chip, which gets hotter during gameplay. While it performs better than the current popular 625 chip, heat management isn’t as good. However, since my mother-in-law mainly uses WeChat and sings songs, this issue is negligible.
**Photography**
The LeTV Pro3 features a dual rear camera (16MP + 8MP) with an F2.0 aperture. The photo quality is decent, though not as bright as the Huawei P8 or Mi 5S. Close-up focusing is a bit slow, but it’s enough for scanning QR codes. The Cool C1 has a dual rear camera (13MP + 8MP) with an F2.0 aperture. Its dual cameras are more conceptual and don’t offer much practical benefit. The front-facing cameras also have beauty modes, and the results are average for the price point.
**Battery Life**
Both phones come with a 4070mAh battery, which lasts a full day with moderate use. The LeTV Pro3 supports fast charging, while the Cool C1 does not. Both use Type-C ports, and the LeTV Pro3 eliminated the 3.5mm headphone jack, using Type-C instead. LeTV played a big role in promoting the Type-C interface, starting with the first generation of LeTV 1. Fast charging is very convenient, and I can charge other phones that support fast charging, such as my wife’s Meizu MX6 and HuaWei M1L. They charge faster than the original chargers. You can find a few Type-C fast chargers on Taobao for around 25 yuan, which is useful to keep on hand.
**Other Features**
1. Both phones have fingerprint sensors, but they are prone to scratches and have an accuracy rate of around 80%. They support Alipay payments but not WeChat, though the latest firmware might fix this.
2. Both support infrared remote control, allowing me to control most home appliances. Some unknown boxes may not work.
3. The LeTV Pro3 supports NFC, while the Cool C1 does not.
4. The EUI system is user-friendly, with smooth scrolling and no lag.
**Summary**
**Pros:**
1. Cost-effective with solid hardware.
2. Large 4000mAh battery.
3. Comes with LeTV membership.
**Cons:**
1. Screen brightness and motion handling could be better.
2. Fingerprint sensor is inaccurate.
3. Camera performance is average.
4. Charge screen touch response is slow (common issue).
5. No after-sales service for LeTV phones.
Overall, I think LeTV is still worth buying. Even though LeTV doesn’t have direct sales, purchasing through JD ensures good customer service. The Cool C1 also has reliable after-sales support from Coolpad. The LeTV Pro3 is the best option in the 1299 yuan segment, while the Cool C1 is great for 899 yuan. Other models like Redmi Note 4X also offer large batteries, fingerprint sensors, and the Qualcomm 625 chip, and spare parts are affordable on JD. If you want to try a cheaper LeTV phone, you can look for factory-refurbished units or international versions, which are often under 1000 yuan. For those who enjoy rooting and tinkering, sites like OK Digital 2012 or Dean’s Shop are worth checking out. I’m a bit of a “phone geek†myself.
**P.S.** Recently, many manufacturers have launched 4G+ Netcom phones, like Gome 5X. A 4G+ 64GB model is sold for 1299 yuan, while the same configuration on JD for Mi 5X is 149 yuan. People often wonder what the difference is. Here are two key points:
1. If you insert a dual SIM card, only the China Mobile card can access data.
2. The 4G+ version comes with pre-installed mobile software and has a “China Mobile†logo.
Currently, 4G+ Netcom phones are cheaper than full Netcom ones, and many brands like Xiaomi, Meizu, and Huawei can become true Netcom users by flashing the firmware. It’s definitely worth trying. If you have any questions about your phone, feel free to leave a comment. I’ll do my best to help. Thanks!
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