It’s an interesting strategy, and somewhat of a gamble. Will buyers pay for content subscriptions once the free year of service is up? Will entertainment content be able to offset the costs of selling premium hardware at rock-bottom prices? Will LeEco manage to put together a package that Indian smartphone users can’t resist? We review the new Le 1s Eco to find out.If you’ve already seen or used the Le 1s there’s absolutely nothing new to say about the Le 1s Eco.
The two are identical for all intents and purposes. The newer model is currently available only in gold, but there are no physical markings that would help tell the two apart. Nothing has changed in terms of physical dimensions or weight either. Our test unit even had the old LeTV logo on the rear, despite the company having had enough time by now to update it.
That said, the Le 1s was top notch in terms of its materials and build quality, and so we are not disappointed in the least. The Le 1s Eco is just as slick and, like its near-twin, feels a lot more expensive than it is. There’s almost no space wasted to the sides of the screen, and the top and bottom are narrow enough to give this phone a relatively small footprint. It’s a little sharp at the edges, but is otherwise quite comfortable to hold and use.