The LeEco Le Pro 3 is official

LeEco has officially unveiled the Le Pro 3 in China. In terms of specs, it's a beast of a phone with top of the line hardware and a massive battery. It’s not as much of a beast as we expected, however.

LeEco's Le Pro 3 boasts of a 5.5-inch FHD display with 2.5D glass and a Snapdragon 821 SoC backed by up to 6GB of RAM (though we were expecting 8GB) under the hood. The rear camera is a 16MP, f/2.0 unit with PDAF and dual-LED flash; it can also record 4K video at 30fps. The front camera is an 8MP unit with an f/2.2 aperture and is capable of recording at 1080p.

The phone runs eUI 5.8, which is a skin on top of Android 6.0 (we expected Nougat). As with the Le 2 and Le Max 2, LeEco dumps the 3.5mm headphone jack the in favour of CDLA (digital audio over USB Type-C).

You get the usual array of sensors in the form of a fingerprint reader, accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, etc. The usual connectivity options of Bluetooth 4.2, Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac, GPS, etc., are also present. All of this draws juice from a 4,070 mAh battery.

The phone will be available in Rose Gold, Gold, Silver and Gray in the following configurations:

• 4GB RAM, 32GB storage: 1799 Yuan (around Rs 18,000)
• 6GB RAM, 64GB storage: 1999 Yuan (around Rs 20,000)
• 4GB RAM, 32GB storage special edition: 2499 Yuan (around Rs 25,100)
• 6GB RAM, 128GB storage special edition: 2999 Yuan (around Rs 30,100)

The special edition models are identical to the regular models in terms of hardware and design (except for storage options). They're more expensive because they include a subscription to LeEco’s video service.

The devices are yet to launch in India.

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LeEco Pro 3 rumoured to feature 5,000mAH battery in a 7mm body

LeEco has made some impressive smartphones in the past and it looks like the company is going to keep up with the flow. A recent leak has popped up suggesting that the Chinese company is working on a new smartphone called the LeEco Pro 3.

While the hardware specs of the handset could include the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor, the real head turner could be design. GizmoChina suggests that the smartphone will feature a 5,000mAH battery packed in a slim design measuring at just 7mm. If true, then it will be quite an achievement as the Xiaomi Redmi 3S packs a 4,100 battery with an 8.5mm thickness while the Gionee M6 with its 5,000mAH battery is 8.2mm thick.

The Le Pro 3 scores over 163K points on the AnTuTu benchmark, 163546 to be exact, making it much more powerful than any other smartphone that we have seen lately. All thanks to the power packed specs which include Snapdragon 821 chipset, 6GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. The smartphone is also likely to feature a 16MP rear camera, and an 8MP front-facing camera. The smartphone could also come with a new software that will have video content, social integration, and some more entertainment features. There is a possibility of new partnership as well.

No specific date for the launch is confirmed, but rumours point to a September launch in China. On the other hand, Xiaomi is also expected to launch the Mi Note 2 which will also feature a Snapdragon 821 processor.

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LeEco likely to launch new smartphone with 8GB RAM, Snapdragon 821 on 29 June

Last week, there were rumors about LeEco working on a device with 8GB of RAM. Though I thought their just rumors so I thought I'd better not report it. But now if reports floating online are to be believed than it may become a reality soon. The company has put out an official teaser about an event on 29 June. The company has confirmed that it will be revealing a new device at the Mobile World Congress, Shanghai.

According to a previous report, the render of LeEco's new smartphone looks very similar to the recently launched Le Max 2 with a metal build. So, it is believed that the coming device could be just another variant. Speculations are rife that the device could be the Le Max 2 Pro.

The teaser doesn't really say much about the product. But, apart from the 8GB RAM, the highlight of the device is said to be the Snapdragon 821, which is re-branded Snapdragon 823. According to GizChina, the upcoming smartphone from LeEco will be powered by a Snapdragon 821/823 processor even though Snapdragon 820 is compatible with high RAM units. On the camera front, it is expected to come equipped with a whopping 25MP sensor. The device will also get a fingerprint scanner on the back. It is said to carry a price tag that reads 3000 Yuan which translates to roughly Rs 30,000.

The Le Max 2 was recently launched in India starting at Rs 22,999. Sporting a 5.7-inch QHD display, the spec sheet includes 4GB/6GB RAM, 64GB onboard storage, 21MP rear snapper, 8MP front camera, Snapdragon 820 and CDLA technology.

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LeEco Le 2, Le Max 2's First Flash Sale on June 28, Registrations Open Monday

The first flash sale of LeEco Le 2 and Le Max 2 smartphones will begin on June 28, LeEco announced on Friday.

Registrations for Le 2 and Le Max 2 will begin on June 20 on both Flipkart and LeMall, the company's recently launched e-commerce website.

For Le 2, registrations would be open till 11am IST and for Le Max 2, registrations would be open till 1pm IST on June 28.

The sale of Le 2 will begin at 12pm while for Le Max 2, it will begin at 2pm on June 28.

"We are confident that our second-generation smartphones on Flipkart will be top sellers, given their best-in-class specifications and design. The breakthrough CDLA technology which is a global-first along with the attractive Content Membership program bundling are unique propositions that are unmatched," said Atul Jain, COO Smart Electronics Business, LeEco India, in a statement.

People who buy the smartphones during the flash sale on June 28 can avail 10 percent cashback on SBI credit cards, free Le Headphones worth Rs. 1,990, and LeEco Membership worth Rs. 4,900.

To note, at the India launch earlier this month, LeEco had not detailed availability for the Le 2, only for the Le Max 2.The Le 2 is priced at Rs. 11,999, while the Le Max 2 is priced at Rs. 22,999 for its 4GB RAM/ 32GB storage variant, and Rs. 29,999 for its 6GB RAM/ 64GB storage variant.

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