If you like Apple’s approach to phone making but prefer the Android side of the fence then the Essential Phone is definitely worth a look: there’s no doubt that ex-Googler Andy Rubin wants to build his company into something like what Apple and Tim Cook have got going. Packing close-to-stock Android, a fantastic-looking bezel-free design, and the option of modular accessories down the line, there’s a lot to like about the 5.7-inch handset. It costs $699 (about £530 or AU$870) in the US, with an international launch to be confirmed.
Essential Phone Smartphone Specifications and Features
- 5.7-inch (2560 x 1312 QHD) with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 cover glass
- 2.45GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Octa core processor (Quad + 1.9GHz Quad)
- 4GB RAM, 128GB storage
- Android OS
- Fingerprint Sensor
- 13MP Dual RGB + Mono camera with image fusion technology, 13MP True Monochrome mode f/1.85 lens, Video recording at 4K 30fps, 1080p 60fps or 720p 120fps
- 8MP resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio f/2.20 fixed hyperfocal lens, Video recording at 4K 30fps, 1080p 60fps or 720p 120fps
- 4x microphones with noise cancellation and beam forming
- Dimensions: 141.5mm x 71.1mm x 7.8mm; Weight: 185 grams
- USB Type C, Bluetooth 5.0,WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac with MIMO, NFC, GPS and GLONASS
- 3,040 mAh battery with fast charging
- Price Begins at $699