Essential Phone (PH-1)

It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 with a 60 Hz IPS LCD display.

Key Specs

  • Screen:

    5.71 Inch, 1312x2560 (QHD) Pixel, IPS LCD, 60 Hz

  • Chipset:

    Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998

  • Thickness:

    7.8 mm

  • SIM Card Type:

    Nano-SIM (4FF)

  • RAM and Storage:

    4 GB RAM, 128 GB

  • Battery:

    3040 mAh,

  • Main Camera:

    13 MP, F1.85, 30 fps

  • OS Version:

    Android 7.1.1 (Nougat)

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  • USB Type-C Good night shots Slim design Waterproof resistant
  • IPS Display 60 Hz Display End of update life No 5G

Full Specifications

General Specs
LAUNCH
BrandEssential
Announced
Aka
Serie
Sub Serie
Announce Date2017, May
Release Year2017
Release Date
Out Price

DISPLAY

Screen Size5.71 Inch
Display TechnologyIPS LCD
Screen Resolution1312x2560 (QHD) Pixel
Screen Resolution StanadrdQHD
Pixel Density (PPI)504 PPI
Screen Refresh Rate
Aspect Ratio19:10
Screen Area84.98 cm²
Screen FeaturesScratch Resistant Glass, Wet Fingers Support, Multi-Touch, LTPS LCD, Full Screen Display, Notch, Water-Drop Notch, Multi-Touch 10 Points, 500 cd/m² (nit) Brightness, 1000:1 Contrast Ratio
Screen ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5
Touch Screen TechnologyCapacitive Touchscreen
Color Depth16 Million
Screen Body Ratio84.47 %
Notification LightYes

SECOND FRONT DISPLAY

Second Front Display
Size
Resolution
Density
Features

BACK DISPLAY

Back Display
Size
Resolution
Density
Features

BODY

Colors
Height141.5 mm
Height (Folded)
Width71.1 mm
Width Folded Unfolded
Thickness7.8 mm
Thickness (Folded)
Thickness (Thinnest Point)
Weight185 Grams
Other Variants Weight
Material (Back Cover)Ceramic
Material (Frame)Titanium
Cover Features
Certification
Water ResistantYes
Water Resistantce LevelIPX4
Dust ResistantYes
Dust Resistantce LevelIP5X
SensorsBarometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Proximity, Ambient Light, Accelerometer
Fingerprint SensorYes
Fingerprint Sensoron Back
Earphone JackUSB Type-C
Audio Output Features
NFCYes
NFC Features
NFC Info
Infrared
USB TypeUSB Type-C
USB Version3.1
USB FeaturesUSB On-the-go (OTG)
Cooling System
HDMI
Speaker Features

OTHER

Box Content
Physical Keyboard
Accesories Supported

Network

Frequencies

Technology
2G Bands850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 1900 MHz
3G Bands
4G Bands
5G Bands
TD-SCDMA
NavigationGPS, GLONASS
4G Download Speed600 Mbps
4G Upload Speed100 Mbps
4G TechnologyLTE (Cat.12)
4G Features
Others
SIM Card TypeNano-SIM (4FF)
Number of SIM AreaSingle SIM
Dual SIM Feature
Wi-Fi BandsWi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
Wi-Fi FeaturesMIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, 2X MIMO
Video Calling AppYes
Bluetooth5
IR BlasterNo
VoLTE
FM RadioNo
FM Radio Features
Services and Apps4 Microphones
SAR VALUEThe FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue.
Body SAR)
Head SAR
Body SAR (5G)
Head SAR (5G)
 
Performance

PLATFORM

ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998
CPUQuad-core 2.45 GHz Kryo 280
CPU Frequency2.45 GHz
Cores8 cores
Process Technology
First CoprocessorQuad-core 1.9 GHz Kryo 280
Second Coprocessor
CPU Architecture64-bit
Lithography10 nm
GPUAdreno 540
GPU Frequency710 MHz
Other Chipset Variants
Android VersionAndroid 7.1.1 (Nougat)
Play Store
User Interface (UI)
UI Version

MEMORY

RAM Capacity4 GB
RAM Type
RAM Channels
RAM Frequency Max
Other RAM Options
Storage128 GB
Storage TechnologyUFS 2.1
SD Card SlotNo
SD Card Support
Other Storage Options

PERFORMANCE SCORES

Antutu Score

• Antutu V4
• Antutu V5
• Antutu V6
183.900 Points
• Antutu V7
• Antutu V8
• Antutu V9
• Antutu V10

Battery

Battery Capacity3040 mAh
Battery Technology
Battery Features
Charging TypeUSB Type-C
Fast ChargeYes
Fast Charge Power
Fast Charge Technology
Wireless ChargeNo
Wireless Charge Features
Removable BatteryNo
Video Playing
Audio Playing
Charging Time
Talk Time (4G)
Standby Time (4G)
Talk Time (3G)
Standby Time (3G)
Standby Time (2G)
Talk Time (2G)
Network Usage (4G)
Network Usage (3G)
Gaming
Mixed

Camera

MAIN CAMERA The following features may vary with the software update.
First Camera
Resolution13 MP
Pixel Size
Camera FeaturesPhase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), Hybrid AF (PDAF+CDAF), HDR, Laser Auto Focus-LDAF, Panorama, Auto Focus, Wide Angled (210°), Timer
Aperture SizeF1.85
Sensor Size
Second Camera
Resolution13 MP
Aperture
FeaturesMonochrome Sensor
Focal Length
Maximum Aperture Size
Optical Zoom
OIS
OIS Features
FlashDual Tone Flash, Dual-LED
Video Resolution2160p (Ultra HD) 4K
Video FPS30 fps
Video Features
Video Recording Options1080p @ 60fps, 2160p @ 30fps
Slow Motion FPS Options720p @ 120fps

DxOMark Score

Mobile Score (Rear)
Mobile

SELFIE CAMERA

First Front Camera
Resolution8 MP
Aperture SizeF2.2
Sensor Size
Features720p @ 120fps Recording, 1080p @ 60fps Recording, 2160p @ 30fps
Video Resolution2160p
Video FPS30 fps

Essential Phone (PH-1) FAQ

How long does the battery of the Essential Phone (PH-1) last?

The Essential Phone (PH-1) battery has a capacity of 3040 mAh.

Does Essential Phone (PH-1) have NFC?

Yes, Essential Phone (PH-1) have NFC

What is Essential Phone (PH-1) refresh rate?

Essential Phone (PH-1) has 60 Hz refresh rate.

What is the Android version of Essential Phone (PH-1)?

The Essential Phone (PH-1) Android version is Android 7.1.1 (Nougat).

What is the display resolution of Essential Phone (PH-1)?

The Essential Phone (PH-1) display resolution is 1312x2560 (QHD) Pixel.

Does Essential Phone (PH-1) have wireless charging?

No, Essential Phone (PH-1) doesn't have wireless charging.

Is the Essential Phone (PH-1) water and dust resistant?

Yes, Essential Phone (PH-1) is water and dust resistant.

Does the Essential Phone (PH-1) come with a 3.5mm headphone jack?

No, Essential Phone (PH-1) doesn't have 3.5mm headphone jack.

What is the Essential Phone (PH-1) camera megapixels?

The Essential Phone (PH-1) has 13 MP camera.

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