[Device Reviews and Information] Rakesh_chandra:
Hello guys, I am Rakesh, a tech blogger. This is my review about the LeEco ( formerly known as LeTv ) Le Max #Superphone which is said to be one the best phablet available on sale in India. The device is manufactured by the global internet giant LeEco which has an online platform with content, devices and applications.

The handset is priced at Rs 32,999/- and LeEco claims they are selling these devices at a price which is below the production cost. This is possible because they’ve partnered with various companies for their ecosystem. For now, they have partnered with Eros Entertainment and YuppTV. Also, every phone comes with 1 year worth YuppTV Premium for free.

Design and display:

The LeMax is unquestionably a good looking handset that is particularly great for those who want at a really big screen device. Its metal body gives it a premium look and feel, and the phone seems sturdy.

The front of the phone particularly looks spectacular due to the edge to edge running display, with very thin bezels. LeEco has smartly played with the front design, as you will not be able of notice the narrow bezel on side of display until you wake the screen up.

This makes the display look even bigger and the front look pretty, speaking of display quality, the 6.3-inch display with 2K resolution with 2560x1440 pixels display is a visual delight and absolutely stunning. It reproduces colours well and offers good viewing angles.

Bottom side of the phone is home to USB Type C port and speakers and the top has a slot for audio jack. The left and right sides have power key, volume keys, Wi-Fi HDMI port, and slots to accommodate SIM card.

Fingerprint Scanner

If you have big hands then you won’t face any problem in reaching the fingerprint scanner placed at the back of the phone below the primary camera. The fingerprint scanner is fast and can be used to capture photos as well.

More and more apps coming up with support for Fingerprint Scanners will make the Fingerprint Scanners more useful than they already are adding an extra level of security to the apps as well, especially apps from which you carry out monetary transactions.

Chipset, RAM, Storage.

A good display needs some good horse power to push all the those pixels, and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 seems to be a worthy contender. The Le Max sports a 2.0 GHz octa-core Snapdragon 810 chipset with the Adreno 430 running the graphics and the multi-tasking handled by the 4GB of LPDDR3 RAM module. Internal storage for our review unit was limited to 64GB and the smartphone does not pack in support for external storage.

During our hands-on, we noticed no lag whatsoever while browsing, opening apps and even multi-tasking.

OS, Connectivity:

Keeping the content services in mind, LeEco has done a good job with the software. Our hands-on with the device showcased software that allowed for plenty of customisations. the Le Max runs Android 5.0 (Lollipop) with the EUI (Eco User Interface) skinning that delivers plenty of useful touches that can be found throughout the UI. Like for example, the keypad grid for the lockscreen will show up on the right or the left side, depending on where you swipe up to unlock.

LeEco has literally packed in everything it could find. You get a MHL 3.0, USB Type C, 3.5mm audio jack, Wireless HDMI, 4G bands, WiFi 802.11ac/a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1 with APT-X, GPS, an IR blaster and finally NFC.

Camera:

The Le Max sports a 21MP primary camera with a dual-tone LED flash on the back and an 4MP front-facing unit for selfies. The 21MP rear-facing unit packs in a Sony IMX230 Sensor, OIS, f/2.0 aperture and even dual ISP support. The 4MP unit up front comes from OmniVision (OV4688 sensor) and is accompanied by a 81.6-degree wide-angle lens.

Battery

The LeEco Le Max sports a non-removable 3400mAh battery. Somehow we all felt that it was a bit small considering its mammoth size, but it can be attributed to the device’s weight, which is why we think it was justified. Anything bigger than a 3400mAh battery would have certainly made the large Le Max a heavyweight indeed. How long it will last, we can only confirm after our detailed review.

LeEco Le Max specifications:

•	CPU: 2.0 GHz Snapdragon 810 octa-core processor

•	RAM: 4 GB

•	GPU: Adreno 430

•	Operating System: EUI 5.0 based on Android 5.0.2 Lollipop

•	Display: 6.33-inch 2K (2560 x 1440 pixels) LCD display

•	Rear Camera: 21 MP auto-focus with Dual LED flash, Back-illuminated Sensor (BSI) and Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)

•	Front Camera: 4 MP

•	Internal Storage: 64 GB

•	Connectivity: 2G, 3G, 4G, GPS, GLONASS, Bluetooth 4.1, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, USB Type-C, Wi-Fi Direct, MHL 2.0, IR Blaster

•	SIM: Dual 4G SIM (Micro + Nano)

•	Other: Fingerprint Scanner, Le Hi-Fi Audio, Dolby DTS

•	Battery: 3400 mAh Li-Poly non-removable battery

Verdict: At a price of Rs 32,999, LeEco Le Max smartphone is no doubt an excellent phone. It delivers very good overall performance. The mobile comes with sharp display, great camera, good built and decent battery backup.