
Essential Phone (PH-1)
It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 with a 60 Hz IPS LCD display.

Key Specs
- 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
Brand | Essential |
Announced | |
Aka | |
Serie | |
Sub Serie | |
Announce Date | 2017, May |
Release Year | 2017 |
Release Date | |
Out Price |
DISPLAY
Screen Size | 5.71 Inch |
Display Technology | IPS LCD |
Screen Resolution | 1312x2560 (QHD) Pixel |
Screen Resolution Stanadrd | QHD |
Pixel Density (PPI) | 504 PPI |
Screen Refresh Rate | |
Aspect Ratio | 19:10 |
Screen Area | 84.98 cm² |
Screen Features | Scratch 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 Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
Touch Screen Technology | Capacitive Touchscreen |
Color Depth | 16 Million |
Screen Body Ratio | 84.47 % |
Notification Light | Yes |
SECOND FRONT DISPLAY
Second Front Display | |
Size | |
Resolution | |
Density | |
Features |
BACK DISPLAY
Back Display | |
Size | |
Resolution | |
Density | |
Features |
BODY
Colors | ||
Height | 141.5 mm | |
Height (Folded) | ||
Width | 71.1 mm | |
Width Folded Unfolded | ||
Thickness | 7.8 mm | |
Thickness (Folded) | ||
Thickness (Thinnest Point) | ||
Weight | 185 Grams | |
Other Variants Weight | ||
Material (Back Cover) | Ceramic | |
Material (Frame) | Titanium | |
Cover Features | ||
Certification | ||
Water Resistant | Yes | |
Water Resistantce Level | IPX4 | |
Dust Resistant | Yes | |
Dust Resistantce Level | IP5X | |
Sensors | Barometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Proximity, Ambient Light, Accelerometer | |
Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | |
Fingerprint Sensor | on Back | |
Earphone Jack | USB Type-C | |
Audio Output Features | ||
NFC | Yes | |
NFC Features | ||
NFC Info | ||
Infrared | ||
USB Type | USB Type-C | |
USB Version | 3.1 | |
USB Features | USB On-the-go (OTG) | |
Cooling System | ||
HDMI | ||
Speaker Features |
OTHER
Box Content | |
Physical Keyboard | |
Accesories Supported |
Network
Frequencies
Technology | |
2G Bands | 850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 1900 MHz |
3G Bands | |
4G Bands | |
5G Bands | |
TD-SCDMA | |
Navigation | GPS, GLONASS |
4G Download Speed | 600 Mbps |
4G Upload Speed | 100 Mbps |
4G Technology | LTE (Cat.12) |
4G Features |
Others
SIM Card Type | Nano-SIM (4FF) |
Number of SIM Area | Single SIM |
Dual SIM Feature | |
Wi-Fi Bands | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) |
Wi-Fi Features | MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, 2X MIMO |
Video Calling App | Yes |
Bluetooth | 5 |
IR Blaster | No |
VoLTE | |
FM Radio | No |
FM Radio Features | |
Services and Apps | 4 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
Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 |
CPU | Quad-core 2.45 GHz Kryo 280 |
CPU Frequency | 2.45 GHz |
Cores | 8 cores |
Process Technology | |
First Coprocessor | Quad-core 1.9 GHz Kryo 280 |
Second Coprocessor | |
CPU Architecture | 64-bit |
Lithography | 10 nm |
GPU | Adreno 540 |
GPU Frequency | 710 MHz |
Other Chipset Variants | |
Android Version | Android 7.1.1 (Nougat) |
Play Store | |
User Interface (UI) | |
UI Version |
MEMORY
RAM Capacity | 4 GB |
RAM Type | |
RAM Channels | |
RAM Frequency Max | |
Other RAM Options | |
Storage | 128 GB |
Storage Technology | UFS 2.1 |
SD Card Slot | No |
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
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Battery
Battery Capacity | 3040 mAh |
Battery Technology | |
Battery Features | |
Charging Type | USB Type-C |
Fast Charge | Yes |
Fast Charge Power | |
Fast Charge Technology | |
Wireless Charge | No |
Wireless Charge Features | |
Removable Battery | No |
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
Resolution | 13 MP |
Pixel Size | |
Camera Features | Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), Hybrid AF (PDAF+CDAF), HDR, Laser Auto Focus-LDAF, Panorama, Auto Focus, Wide Angled (210°), Timer |
Aperture Size | F1.85 |
Sensor Size |
Second Camera
Resolution | 13 MP |
Aperture | |
Features | Monochrome Sensor |
Focal Length | |
Maximum Aperture Size | |
Optical Zoom | |
OIS | |
OIS Features | |
Flash | Dual Tone Flash, Dual-LED |
Video Resolution | 2160p (Ultra HD) 4K |
Video FPS | 30 fps |
Video Features | |
Video Recording Options | 1080p @ 60fps, 2160p @ 30fps |
Slow Motion FPS Options | 720p @ 120fps |
DxOMark Score
Mobile Score (Rear) |
Mobile
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SELFIE CAMERA
First Front Camera
Resolution | 8 MP |
Aperture Size | F2.2 |
Sensor Size | |
Features | 720p @ 120fps Recording, 1080p @ 60fps Recording, 2160p @ 30fps |
Video Resolution | 2160p |
Video FPS | 30 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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