Only moments back, the Letv Le 1s went official (along with some other Letv stuff). Like the first generation Le 1, the Le 1s is a super tempting affair… here’s why.
One, it’s high-end-ish specifications (‘ish’ only because it doesn’t cost $800) and two, because it’s going to be very affordable for what it offers.
Lets get on with it then, and go through the specifications and pricing real quick.
Letv Le 1s: Specifications
Model | Letv Le 1s |
SIM | Dual SIM dual 4G standby |
Color | Golden |
Capacity | RAM: 3GB ROM: 32GB (no microSD slot) |
Language | Multi Language |
Chipset | CPU: MediaTek MT6795T Helio X10 octa-core 2.2GHz |
GPU | Power VR G6200 GPU |
System | EUI 5.5 (Android 5.1) |
Screen | Display size: 5.5-inches Resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels |
Cameras | Rear: 13 mega-pixel with PDAF, 0.9 second focus Front: 5 mega-pixel |
Network and Wireless Connectivity | 2G, 3G, 4G networks: TBA WIFI : 802.11b/g/n (2.4GHz) |
Battery capacity | Non-removable 3000mAh; 5-minute charge gives 3.5 hours of talktime |
Body | 7.5mm thick |
Other | 24W/3A fast charging, USB Type-C |
As you can clearly see, there isn’t a massive difference with regards to specifications when you pit the Le 1s against the first-gen Le 1… the Le 1 can be thought of as a more refined version of the Le 1.
However, it’s the pricing that Letv have gotten right with the Le 1s.
Letv Le 1s: Pricing
The Le 1s is a mere 1,099 Yuan ($172) in China, which in most books is serious value proposition. A majority of you folks reading this will however be interested in export prices, i.e., prices offered by resellers for the Le 1s. I’m guessing they’ll hover around the $210-220 mark in the initial months, and with more competition come down to $200.
Who’s getting a Le 1s here, and what phone are you ready to give up for one?
I would go for the Le 1s, it’s cheaper and it doesn’t come from samsung (I’m not a fan of Apple or Samsung)
I am not really a fan of Sammy either. But I am looking at functionality (because of the Stylus pen input). Alternatively, I can get the LeTV Le 1s and add the remaining money to getting a Cube i7 Stylus Tablet.
Yep, thats a win … haha. Thanks for the advice buddy 🙂
Keep in mind that Samsung has the multiwindow which can be useful depending on your needs. I have a samsung g4 tab built in my car (multiwindow was the reason to choose a sammie tablet. 1.navigation and 2. spotify)
Windows is not that good for tablet use though. Especially if one’s caring for media consumption, so I’m not sure if whether a tablet comes with Windows is actually a feature or a damning aspect (it depends on use patterns).
Cube i7 Stylus is more like a small laptop if you get the keyboard case with it. Without it, the tablet is not useful at all (just like any other Windows tablet). The touch friendly part of Windows is crap with no applications and the desktop part is difficult to use without keyboard and touchpad.
The big advantage of Cube i7 Stylus is that you can also install desktop Linux on it. Currently I use Kubuntu 15.10. Everything works fine except of bluetooth. I had to install WiFi driver manually and now I have to find out what to do with the BT module.
Well android tablets have that use too. My Note tab runs Lubuntu for years. The added benefit I have is that I also run touch optimized apps when I disconnect my keyboard. (gets back to android).