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*[https://www.theverge.com/2017/8/18/16165040/essential-phone-review-android-andy-rubin The Verge Review]
*[https://www.theverge.com/2017/8/18/16165040/essential-phone-review-android-andy-rubin The Verge Review]
*[http://www.androidauthority.com/essential-phone-review-794364/ Android Authority Review]
*[http://www.androidauthority.com/essential-phone-review-794364/ Android Authority Review]
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Essential Phone
DeveloperEssential Products
ManufacturerEssential Products
TypeSmartphone
Availability by regionUnited States August 25, 2017[1]
Compatible networksUMTS/HSPA+: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8
GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
CDMA EV-DO Rev. A: 0, 1, 10
LTE-FDD: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 17, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66
LTE-TDD: 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43
TD-SCDMA: 34, 39
Form factorSlate
Dimensions141.5 mm (5.57 in) H
71.1 mm (2.80 in) W
7.8 mm (0.31 in) D
Weight185 g (6.5 oz)
Operating systemAndroid 7.1.1 "Nougat"[2]
System-on-chipQualcomm Snapdragon 835
CPUOcta-core (4x2.45 GHz & 4x1.9 GHz) Kryo 280
GPUAdreno 540
Memory4 GB RAM
Storage128 GB UFS 2.1
Battery3,040 mAh, not user-replaceable
Rear camera13MP dual RGB + monochrome camera with f/1.85 lens, hybrid autofocus combining contrast, phase detect and IR laser, video at 4K 30fps, 1080p 60fps or 720p 120fps
Front camera8MP resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio, f/2.2 fixed hyperfocal lens, video at 4K 30fps, 1080p 60fps or 720p 120fps
Display5.71 inches (14.5 cm) 2560 x 1312 QHD, 500 cd/m² brightness
ConnectivityBluetooth 5 LE
Wi-Fi: 802.11a/b/g/n/ac with MIMO
NFC, GPS and GLONASS
USB Type-C
ModelPH-1
OtherTitanium body
Ceramic back
Corning Gorilla Glass 5 cover glass
Rear-mounted fingerprint scanner
Modular pogo pins that transmit over Wireless USB
Websiteessential.com
References[3][4]

The Essential Phone (officially Phone)[5] is an Android smartphone manufactured, developed and marketed by Essential Products. It was designed by Android co-founder Andy Rubin. The phone was officially unveiled on May 30, 2017.

The Essential Phone has a titanium and ceramic body, with an edge-to-edge display protected by Gorilla Glass 5. It features a dual-lens camera setup, one of which is a dedicated monochrome sensor for black-and-white photography. Accompanying the phone, a 360-degree camera can be attached to the top of the device.

History

Pre-release

Eric Schmidt and Andy Rubin

Bloomberg reported in January 2017 that Andy Rubin, co-founder of the Android operating system acquired by Google in 2005, was preparing to announce a new hardware company called Essential, with the first hardware product being the "Essential" Phone.[6][7]

The phone first appeared in a tweet by Rubin, posted on March 27, 2017.[8][9] In a quote of the tweet, Alphabet executive chairman Eric Schmidt confirmed that the phone would run Android.[10] A few days prior to the official announcement, Essential tweeted an image of what appeared to be a 360-degree camera attached to the smartphone.[11][12]

The Verge exclusively announced the device on 30 May, hours ahead of Rubin's onstage announcement at a technology conference.[13]

Specifications

Hardware

The Essential Phone has a titanium and ceramic chassis,[13][14] with a display featuring Gorilla Glass 5 protection.[15] It has an edge-to-edge display with an unusual 19:10 aspect ratio, Snapdragon 835 processor, 4 GB of RAM, and 128 GB of storage.[13] It features a dual-camera setup, with two 13 MP cameras, one of which acts as a dedicated monochrome sensor, allowing for improved black-and-white photography.[16] Its front-facing camera is an 8 MP sensor with an f/2.2 aperture lens,[16] while the rear-facing cameras have an f/1.85 aperture lens.[16] It will be available in "Black Moon", "Stellar Grey", "Pure White", and "Ocean Depths" color options.[16] Accompanying the phone, a 360-degree camera can be attached to the top of the device, and a charging dock accessory is also available.[13] It has a USB-C connector,[4] but no 3.5 mm headphone jack.[13]

The second Click Connector device will be a charging dock.[17]

An accessory with a headphone jack is being developed.[18]

Network compatibility

The Essential Phone is compatible with the four largest wireless carriers in the United States,[19][20] but the exclusive carrier partner is Sprint.[21][22][23] In Canada, Telus is the exclusive carrier partner.[24][25][26]

In July 2017, it was reported that Essential was seeking to bring the Essential Phone to other markets, including the United Kingdom (with a possible partnership with EE),[27][28] Japan, and Europe.[29][30]

Bands
CDMA EV-DO Rev. A
(CDMA band number)		 GSM
(MHz)		 UMTS
(UTRA band number)		 LTE-FDD
(E-UTRA band number)		 LTE-TDD
(E-UTRA band number) 		TD-SCDMA

(E-UTRA band number)

0, 1, 10 850/900/1800/1900 1, 2, 4–6, 8 1–8, 11–13, 17, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28–39, 66 38–43 34, 39

Software

Further information: Android (operating system)

Essential Phone runs Android, without any modifications.[4] It has an unlocked "bootloader", potentially allowing for a significant developer community wanting to further customize its software.[31]

Rubin published a blog post on August 16, 2017, promising two years of Android updates and three years of monthly security patches.[32]

Issues

Availability delay

Rubin announced on May 30, 2017 that the Essential Phone would ship in approximately 30 days,[33][34] i.e. June 2017.[35] This estimated timetable was not met, however, without Essential responding to media queries.[36][37][38] In mid-July, Rubin sent an email to potential customers outlining carrier certification and testing as the current progression point, with an expectation of devices shipping "in a few weeks".[39] After a series of delays and lack of an exact release date, Best Buy put up listings for the Essential Phone,[40] which went live on August 17.[41] On August 9, 2017, Rubin announced that the phone was in mass production, and that information about the release date would be revealed in the next week.[42][43][44] The Essential Phone was then confirmed to start shipping by the fourth week of August, according to an email sent by Rubin to customers.[45] It began shipping in batches by August 25.[1]

Customer data leak

On August 29, 2017, reports emerged that hundreds of customers who ordered the Essential Phone started receiving e-mails from an @essential address. The e-mail contained an official-looking request for a "photo ID" of the customer to "verify information to complete the processing of the recent order" . Essential later tweeted that they are aware of and looking into the recent e-mails received by some customers and that they have taken steps to mitigate & will update with more information soon.[46][47][48] An apology was given personally by Rubin and one year of LifeLock was offered to affected customers. It was mentioned in this post that around 70 people were affected.[49] Some customers' drivers' license were leaked over e-mail as well.[50] Customers affected by the data leak will get the phone for free.[51][52]

Reception

The Essential Phone received generally positive reviews. Much of the criticism was directed towards the rather average camera performance, and the omission of a headphone jack.[17]

Wired noted its great and unique design, good battery life, good performance and stock Android, but disliked the camera, saying that it is too slow, inconsistent, and too simple in its features. Also they said that the built-in speaker is not the best. They gave it a score of 8/10.[53]

Engadget also praised its incredible build quality, beautiful edge-to-edge display, excellent performance, good battery life and clean build of Android 7.1.1, but also felt that the screen could be brighter, and the lack of a headphone jack and/or water resistance could be a deal-breaker for some.[54]

iFixit gave the phone a 1 out of 10 in terms of repairability, as it is almost impossible to open the phone without freezing, and ultimately breaking it.[55]

CNET noted that although Essential claims the device is tougher than the competition, it may still suffer from dents and the screen may crack if dropped from a height.[56]

TWIT praised the design, specs, and OS, but noted that the phone's screen cracked during normal usage (not dropped), and the camera routinely took 2-3 seconds to take a photo when using the built-in camera app. The 360-degree camera accessory had unreliable performance, apparently due to software problems.[57]

See also

References

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