The Essential Phone is more than a new device. It's a new device from a new company. Headed by Android co-founder Andy Rubin, Essential is trying to be different in a massive and competitive crowd. The Essential Phone, though, appears to be capable of hanging with the best of the best. Its design is remarkable, and its specifications are high-end.
There's reason to believe Essential has a winner on its hands, but we'll let you check out the specifications and share what you think.
| Essential Phone | |
|---|---|
| Announced | May 30, 2017 |
| Release | 2017 |
| Display | 5.71-inch (2560x1312) LTPS LCD |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 |
| RAM | 4GB |
| Storage | 128GB of internal storage |
| Rear Camera | 13MP + 13MP w/ laser autofocus, phase detection, LED flash |
| Front Camera | 8MP |
| Battery | 3040mAh (non-removable) |
| Charging | USB Type-C |
| Sound | Bottom-facing speakers |
| Software | Android 7.1.1 Nougat |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.0, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, NFC, GPS |
| Sensors | Ambient, proximity, accelerometer, gyro, compass, fingerprint |
| Measurements | 141.5 x 71.1 x 7.8mm |
| Weight | 185g |
| Colors | Black Moon, Pure White, Stellar Grey, Ocean Depths |
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Disappointingly this device has no micro SD card slot, no waterproofing and no headphone jack, so this is not an essential phone for me. Shame was really looking forward to it, nevermind there’s still Nokia on the horizon.