After numerous delays, the Essential Phone is finally available to purchase in Canada.
Essential Phone (PH-1)
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
LG V30
Display
5.71-inches, IPS LCD display, 2560 x 1312 pixels, 19:10 aspect ratio
6.3-inch, Super AMOLED display, 1440 x 2960 pixels, 18:5:9 aspect ratio, HDR 10
6.0-inch, Quad HD+ display, 2880 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 aspect ratio
Processor
Snapdragon 835
Snapdragon 835 (Exynos 8895)
Snapdragon 835
RAM
4GB of RAM
6GB RAM
4GB of RAM
Storage
128GB
64GB (expandable up to 256GB)
64GB (expandable up to 2TB)
Dimensions (in.)
141.5 x 71.1 x 7.8mm
162.5mm x 74.6mm x 8.5mm
151.7 x 75.4 x 7.3mm
Weight
185g
195g
158g
Rear Facing Camera
13-megapixel, (f/1.85)
12-megapixel (f/1.7) + 12-megapixel (f.2.4, OIS, AF) dual-LED flash
16-megapixel (f/1.6, OIS) + 13-megapixel (f/1.9)
Front Facing Camera
8-megapixel, (f/2.2)
8-Megapixel (f/1.7)
5-megapixel (f/2.2)
OS
Android 8.1.1 Oreo
Android 7.1 Nougat
Android 7.1.2 Nougat
Battery
3,040mAh
3,300mAh
3,300mAh
Network Connectivity
GSM / HSPA / LTE / Band 66
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Sensors
Rear Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Proximity Sensor, 10 finger multitouch, Accelerometer, Magnetometer , Compass sensor, Ambient light Sensor
Iris scanner, fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2
Fingerprint sensor, Barometer, Three-axis gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity sensor
SIM Type
Nano SIM
Nano SIM
Nano SIM
Launch Date
May 30, 2017
August 23, 2017
September 21, 2017
Misc
Colours: Black Moon, Stellar Grey, Pure White, Ocean Depths | Modularity, USB Type-C, No headphone jack, Bezel-less, Titanium build
Colours: Black, Blue | IP68 water/dust resistant, S-Pen, 18:9 aspect ratio, wireless charging, USB type C
Colour: Cloud Silver | Bluetooth 5.0 BLE, NFC , USB Type-C 2.0 (3.1 compatible), IP68 water/dust resistant, 32-bit Hi-Fi Quad DAC, Daydream Certified
Display
Essential Phone (PH-1)
5.71-inches, IPS LCD display, 2560 x 1312 pixels, 19:10 aspect ratio
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
6.3-inch, Super AMOLED display, 1440 x 2960 pixels, 18:5:9 aspect ratio, HDR 10
LG V30
6.0-inch, Quad HD+ display, 2880 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 aspect ratio
Processor
Essential Phone (PH-1)
Snapdragon 835
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
Snapdragon 835 (Exynos 8895)
LG V30
Snapdragon 835
RAM
Essential Phone (PH-1)
4GB of RAM
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
6GB RAM
LG V30
4GB of RAM
Storage
Essential Phone (PH-1)
128GB
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
64GB (expandable up to 256GB)
LG V30
64GB (expandable up to 2TB)
Dimensions (in.)
Essential Phone (PH-1)
141.5 x 71.1 x 7.8mm
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
162.5mm x 74.6mm x 8.5mm
LG V30
151.7 x 75.4 x 7.3mm
Weight
Essential Phone (PH-1)
185g
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
195g
LG V30
158g
Rear Facing Camera
Essential Phone (PH-1)
13-megapixel, (f/1.85)
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
12-megapixel (f/1.7) + 12-megapixel (f.2.4, OIS, AF) dual-LED flash
LG V30
16-megapixel (f/1.6, OIS) + 13-megapixel (f/1.9)
Front Facing Camera
Essential Phone (PH-1)
8-megapixel, (f/2.2)
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
8-Megapixel (f/1.7)
LG V30
5-megapixel (f/2.2)
OS
Essential Phone (PH-1)
Android 8.1.1 Oreo
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
Android 7.1 Nougat
LG V30
Android 7.1.2 Nougat
Battery
Essential Phone (PH-1)
3,040mAh
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
3,300mAh
LG V30
3,300mAh
Network Connectivity
Essential Phone (PH-1)
GSM / HSPA / LTE / Band 66
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
GSM / HSPA / LTE
LG V30
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Sensors
Essential Phone (PH-1)
Rear Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Proximity Sensor, 10 finger multitouch, Accelerometer, Magnetometer , Compass sensor, Ambient light Sensor
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
Iris scanner, fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2
LG V30
Fingerprint sensor, Barometer, Three-axis gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity sensor
SIM Type
Essential Phone (PH-1)
Nano SIM
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
Nano SIM
LG V30
Nano SIM
Launch Date
Essential Phone (PH-1)
May 30, 2017
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
August 23, 2017
LG V30
September 21, 2017
Misc
Essential Phone (PH-1)
Colours: Black Moon, Stellar Grey, Pure White, Ocean Depths | Modularity, USB Type-C, No headphone jack, Bezel-less, Titanium build
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
Colours: Black, Blue | IP68 water/dust resistant, S-Pen, 18:9 aspect ratio, wireless charging, USB type C
LG V30
Colour: Cloud Silver | Bluetooth 5.0 BLE, NFC , USB Type-C 2.0 (3.1 compatible), IP68 water/dust resistant, 32-bit Hi-Fi Quad DAC, Daydream Certified
Canadian consumers can pick up Andy Rubin’s first post-Google effort exclusively through Telus, both online and at the carrier’s retail locations across the country.
The Essential Phone is priced at $290 on a two-year Premium Plus plan and $490 on a regular two-year plan. Canadians can also purchase the smartphone outright, in which case it comes unlocked. The Essential Phone costs $1050 off contract.
No definitive word yet on Essential 360 Camera pricing and availability. However, according to a Telus spokesperson, the accessory will be available “soon.”
MobileSyrup reviewed the Essential Phone and found it to be a mostly excellent experience, though it did have some issues.
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