Aside from this week’s weird review unit issues, we really dig the LeEco Le 2 smartphone, being exclusive to Takealot.
At around R3900, you’re getting loads of bang for your buck, in the form of a powerful Snapdragon 652 chip, 3GB of RAM, 32GB of storage and a solid 1080p display. In saying so, bargain-priced handsets often falter in the camera department, so how does the Le 2 fare?
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Well, it’s got a 16MP f/2.0 main camera and an 8MP selfie shooter. We’ve been using it for a few weeks, so here are a few samples for your perusal.
Leeco Le 2 Sample
Pleasant colours are to be had with the Le 2's main camera during the day. Just don't expect to zoom in for days.
Leeco Le 2 Sample
Daytime selfies are crisp, as you'd expect from an 8MP shooter.
Leeco Le 2 Sample
The right lighting in a dark setting can make all the difference for shots.
Leeco Le 2 Sample
Low-light selfies are definitely doable, but expect oodles of noise and mushy details.
Leeco Le 2 Sample
The Le 2 definitely needs several attempts and/or stepping back a bit for macro-type shots.
Leeco Le 2 Sample
A non-HDR shot, with the HDR version delivering a much better result.
Leeco Le 2 Sample
An HDR shot does a great job here.
Leeco Le 2 Sample
You can make out the details in the chalk (at least in the shade), while a pleasant, albeit slightly noisy blue sky is in the background.
Leeco Le 2 Smartphone
Leeco Le 2 Sample
The LeEco smartphone does a solid job here, offering a photo fit for cropping.
Leeco Le 2 Sample
Low light is a true challenge for any mobile camera, with the Le 2 producing oodles of noise.
