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My second favorite smartphone of all-time only behind my Google Pixel 3. Even after 2 years having it, performance hasn't degraded one bit.

Still fast as the first day I got it. Not bad for a 2017 phone. Even my battery life has held up pretty well with only a slight hit. I try to never charge it over 80%. Keep it at the 40-80 range.

I've considered buying a Pixel 1, 2, 3a, or 4a. Why bother! My Essential Phone is equal to the 2 and 4a and superior to the 1 and 3a. Even SD 835 is very near the SD 765G the 5 has.

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    • FunnyGuy
    • JFi
    • 10 Jun 2021

    Anonymous, 18 Apr 2021Apple started notchJust read my name.
    We had a good one,with that comment

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      • Anonymous
      • q{E
      • 18 Apr 2021

      John David, 16 Apr 2021The iFixit score is way off. I think they tried to replace ... moreApple started notch

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        • John David
        • BE%
        • 16 Apr 2021

        PH-1, 27 Nov 2020The phone has an ifixit score of 1, it's almost imposs... moreThe iFixit score is way off. I think they tried to replace the battery and screen fom the back! I've actually had both replaced and it was very straightforward taking the screen off first to get access.

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          • Anonymous
          • rJ7
          • 07 Apr 2021

          I hate this company and mobile because they started notch.

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            • GYi
            • 26 Feb 2021

            Essential PH-1
            Essential PH-One
            Essential Phone

            INNOVATION!

              Headphonejack, 31 May 2017No headphone jack? I swear, In 2019, phones will come wi... moreIt's 2021 now and phones still come with a screen haha

                yabhishekhd, 16 Feb 2021Essential is now owned by Carl pie NOTHING 😜Yeah it sucks

                  Rickroll, 31 Jan 2021Hey Guys Do You Know What happened to essential companyEssential is now owned by Carl pie NOTHING 😜

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                    • Anonymous
                    • keN
                    • 07 Feb 2021

                    Rickroll, 31 Jan 2021Hey Guys Do You Know What happened to essential companyThey folded up shop.
                    No more essential phones.
                    Would have loved to see a new more compact designed one.

                      Hey Guys Do You Know What happened to essential company

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                        • Anonymous
                        • 4SS
                        • 08 Jan 2021

                        I've had this phone for 3 years. The hardware is still as good as when I took it out of the box. The software on the other hand has started to glitch out for the last month. This has honestly been my favorite phone ever and I hate to see it go.

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                          • 27 Nov 2020

                          Arabian Knight, 17 Nov 2020I've had my PH-1 going on 3 yrs and love this phone. s... moreThe phone has an ifixit score of 1, it's almost impossible to replace it without breaking stuff and good luck finding a company to replace it for you.

                          Mine is starting to have the same issue, switching cords helped some but not completely plus running it of usb-A seemed to help some too maybe by slowing charge rate.

                          I originally picked it up on a Black Friday sale to replace an old phone that had cracked and only intended to use it for a couple months while waiting for some newer models to come out but haven't looked back since using it, quality materials and really solid build and support.

                          Shame they never made a sequel, though the mockups seemed to be going in the wrong direction in my option heavy voice function based.

                          Shame more phones don't have a true monochrome sensor, and the whole attachable accessories could have been done better, why they didn't add a physical data connection there since they already have the other pins for power and instead opt for a larger more compenet costly, and power comsuming wireless connection I don't know.

                          Shody camera especially at the start, high launch price (though realistically comperable to others at that time on the upper end) poor and limited accessories (the 360 camera never worked great for me but was always a neat feature) really killed it and the company.

                          Highlights
                          Quality build materials
                          Great display (resolution and small notch)
                          True monochrome sensor
                          Fast charge USBC
                          Very clean android UI

                          Cons
                          Limited or no repair
                          Loss of company for software builds
                          Poor accessories
                          Camera was never fantastic



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                            • Anonymous
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                            • 19 Nov 2020

                            Anonymous, 03 Jun 2020No audio jack? Not interested! I have many great wired head... moreThis phone has a plug that fits into the spot you put your charger, and your head phones to into that. Just a couple inches to add to your headphone length.
                            Works great

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                              • Arabian Knight
                              • Q2K
                              • 17 Nov 2020

                              I've had my PH-1 going on 3 yrs and love this phone. so sad that the company couldn't continue. Of course there were issues in the beginning but eventually with all the updates they finally got it right. The only issue that is just starting bubble up is the battery. after 3 years I am now noticing that it is draining quicker. Has anyone replaced the battery in their PH-1? Would love to get a new battery and i'm sure it would go another couple of years.

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                                • Anonymous
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                                • 07 Nov 2020

                                wish they makes new one

                                no need to change underhood objects except
                                3800mah + SD855

                                wonderfull TALL

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                                  • Anonymous
                                  • Q2R
                                  • 02 Nov 2020

                                  Happy Ph-1User, 11 Oct 2020 Oct2020, compare specs. Many/Most new Phones don... moreAgreed, looking at replacing my PH-1 and everything I compare it to has lower specks than this older phone.

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                                    • Aloe
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                                    • 20 Oct 2020

                                    Denzel, 16 Oct 2020I have ttwo of this phone but with dead screen but its so a... moreHey bro, I had the same problem and needed to replace my screen. Buy one from AliExpress, it's as original and is 20-30 bucks, easy to install.

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                                      • Denzel
                                      • 7PX
                                      • 16 Oct 2020

                                      I have ttwo of this phone but with dead screen but its so amazing. A very nice phone. How can I get one. Or the spares. I need the screen any help

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                                        • Happy Ph-1User
                                        • Ibx
                                        • 11 Oct 2020

                                        Oct2020,
                                        compare specs. Many/Most new Phones don't have the CPU/MHz power as this 3 1/2 year old phone does.
                                        -Screen has over 500 pixels per inch, most new one don't.
                                        In 2017 this thing was from Star-Trek.
                                        - How about the Titanium frame? bet you can't bend it...
                                        Camera has had about 100+ plus updates (really) & captures amazing pictures, (fast too)
                                        -Many -New Phones- come with Android 9 and will 'Never' update, the PH-1 = Android 10. ?What other phone started with Android 7 & went to 10?? ...& began life in 2017
                                        -Does your Phone do Slo-Mo videos?? ,this did 3.5 years ago.
                                        Truly, As-New examples are $150+/- , or spend $300 $600++ for a lesser specs phone, your choice...
                                        Will be running strong for another 4++ years.