**Reasons to Purchase**
I have been in the mobile phone industry for over 13 years. I started as a sales representative for the country's largest mobile phone agent and had the chance to demo phones from Samsung, HTC, Huawei, and Lenovo. In 2015, I joined Coolpad as a customer manager and witnessed the dramatic changes in the brand. From the 360 division to the integration with OV manufacturers, and eventually to LeTV’s acquisition of Coolpad, I’ve seen it all. Now, I've left the mobile phone industry and moved on to new opportunities.
Because of my new job, I needed a phone with long battery life. Before using the old Cool S1, I was really satisfied with its performance. Considering that the LeTV Pro3 and the Cool S1 are almost the same in design, and given its relatively low price, I decided to go for it. I missed the standard version of LeTV Pro3 (priced at 1299, with a 1000-55 coupon, making it 1244) on JD.com, but it was already out of stock. While visiting home, I found my mother-in-law’s charm Blue Metal speaker had some issues, so I turned to JD again and bought the first mobile phone released after LeEco acquired Coolpad — the Cool C1 (899 with a 400-50 coupon, making it 849). The name made me happy, so I’ll refer to it as the Cool C1 from now on.
Both devices run LeTV’s EUI system, so they are essentially LeTV phones. Below, I’ll share my personal experience with both models. Please note that my photos and text aren't professional, so I appreciate your understanding.
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**Appearance Gallery**
The design of these phones is quite similar. Both feature a symmetrical "big white" front panel and a three-tier back with clearly visible antenna strips. This style is also seen in Meizu’s low-end models. Both phones come with a 5.5-inch 1080P display. The LeTV Pro3 has a 2.5D curved screen, which makes it difficult to apply a protective film. After using a white edge repair agent for a while, the edges still looked a bit off, so I just skipped the film entirely. On the left is the LeTV Pro3, and on the right is the Cool C1.
LeTV introduced the concept of “ID without borders,†and Jia Yueting once joked about being suffocated by the US. This design was later adopted by Huawei and Xiaomi. While the screen looks decent, the large black border behind it feels awkward. My wife thought the LeTV Pro3 looked ugly and unattractive, while her Meizu MX6 felt more elegant. In terms of appearance, LeTV has high recognition but lacks aesthetic appeal. I believe this is related to its market positioning at the time — LeTV aimed for a more premium strategy than Xiaomi and didn’t focus much on design polish.
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**Experience Feelings**
In terms of hardware, the LeTV Pro3 uses a full version of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor, which is more reliable than the smaller version used in some other models. It comes with 4GB LDDR4 RAM and 32GB UFS 2.0 storage, allowing around 2.1GB of background memory. The Cool C1, on the other hand, uses a Snapdragon 652, 4GB LDDR3, and 32GB eMMC 5.1 storage, giving it about 2.3GB of background memory. From a security perspective, both are solid for their price range.
I use the LeTV Pro3 as my main device. I run multiple apps like WeChat, DingTalk, and work-related apps simultaneously, and the overall performance is smooth. The game runs at 30 frames per second, but sometimes the loading bar for King of Glory lags a bit. The 14nm 821 chip handles heat well, and I don’t feel it getting too hot during gaming. In comparison, the Cool C1 uses a 28nm 652 chip. When playing King of Glory, it tends to get hotter, even though it performs better than the current top-tier Qualcomm 625. However, due to older CPU technology, the heat control isn’t great. Since my mother-in-law mainly uses WeChat and sings songs, this issue is negligible.
For photography, the LeTV Pro3 features a dual rear camera (16MP + 8MP) with an F2.0 aperture. It captures images reasonably well, though not as bright as the Huawei P8 or Mi 5S. The close-up focus is a bit slow, but it’s enough for scanning QR codes. The Cool C1 has a 13MP + 8MP rear camera with an F2.0 aperture. Its dual-camera setup is more conceptual and doesn’t offer much real benefit for photography. The front cameras both have beauty features, and the results are average, fitting the price range. As a non-photography enthusiast, I can only share my subjective impressions.
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**Battery Life & Charging**
Both the LeTV Pro3 and Cool C1 come with a 4070mAh battery, which lasts a full day under 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, requiring users to charge via Type-C. LeTV played a big role in promoting Type-C adoption, starting with the first generation of LeTV 1. Fast charging is convenient, and I’ve even used it to charge my wife’s Meizu MX6 and HuaWei M1L faster than their original chargers. You can find Type-C chargers on Taobao for around 25 RMB, so it's worth keeping a few on hand.
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**Other Features**
1. Both phones have fingerprint sensors, but they’re prone to scratches and have an accuracy rate of around 80%. They support Alipay payments, but not WeChat. Some forum users say this might be fixed in newer system updates.
2. Both have infrared remote control functions, which can control most household appliances (though 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 and not too complicated, making it easy to navigate.
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**Summary**
**Advantages:**
1. Cost-effective with good specs.
2. Large 4000mAh battery.
3. Includes LeTV membership.
**Disadvantages:**
1. Screen is dim and motion-heavy.
2. Fingerprint sensor is inaccurate.
3. Camera quality is subpar.
4. Charge screen touch response is slow (a common issue).
5. No official after-sales service for LeTV phones.
In my opinion, LeTV is still worth buying. Even though the brand doesn’t have a strong retail presence, purchasing through JD.com ensures good customer service. The Cool C1 is also reliable, with proper after-sales support from Coolpad. The LeTV Pro3 is the best option in the 1299 RMB segment, while the Cool C1 offers great value at 899 RMB. Other models like Redmi Note 4X also have large batteries, fingerprint sensors, and the latest Qualcomm 625 chips. You can find affordable spare parts on JD’s parts store.
If you want to try a cheaper LeTV phone, consider purchasing a "salted fish" model or a factory-unlocked version. These often cost less than 1000 RMB. If you're into foreign "junk" phones, check out OK Digital 2012 or Dean’s No. 1 Shop. I'm definitely a fan of picking up deals.
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**PS:** Recently, many manufacturers have launched 4G+ Netcom phones, such as Gome 5X. A 4G+ 64GB version is sold for 1299 RMB, while the same configuration on JD for the Mi 5X is priced at 149 RMB. Many people wonder what the difference is between 4G+ Netcom and regular Netcom. There are two key differences:
1. If you insert a dual SIM card, only the Mobile card can access data. In single-card mode, there’s no difference.
2. Factory firmware for 4G+ Netcom includes some mobile company software and displays the China Mobile logo. For example, my wife’s MX6 used to run a full Netcom firmware, allowing her to use the telecom card for internet. But the latest update now pushes the 4G+ firmware, which restricts the Mobile card from accessing data in dual-SIM mode.
Currently, 4G+ Netcom phones are more affordable compared to full Netcom models. Brands like Xiaomi, Meizu, and Huawei can become true Netcom users by flashing full Netcom firmware. It’s definitely worth trying if you're interested.
If you have any questions about mobile phones, feel free to leave a comment. I’ll do my best to help. Thank you!
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