The Essential Phone (Android Smartphone)

**|MaguS|** · May 30, 2017, 09:36 AM

So the original creator of Android has come out with his new device. It's called Essential (lol) but man it look awesome. The design and the specs are right up there with every flagship handset.

It also looks to think outside the box with its design a thanks to a more durable body design while still looking sexy as hell. No talk of waterproofing though.

I went ahead and reserved one.

Code:

Rear Camera
13MP Dual RGB + Mono camera with image fusion technology
13MP True Monochrome mode
f/1.85 lens
Hybrid Auto Focus combing Contrast, Phase Detect and IR Laser Assist Focus
Video at 4K 30fps, 1080p 60fps or 720p 120fps

Front Camera
8MP resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio
f/2.20 fixed hyperfocal lens
Video at 4K 30fps, 1080p 60fps or 720p 120fps

Resolution: 2560 x 1312 QHD
Aspect Ratio: 19:10
Diagonal Size: 5.71” with radiused corners
Brightness: 500 nits (typical)
Contrast Ratio: > 1:1000 (typical)
Technology: CGS / LTPS

System Architecture / OS
Android
Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 835
CPU: Kryo 280 Octa-core (2.45GHz Quad + 1.9GHz Quad), 64 bit, 10nm processor
GPU: Adreno 540, 710MHz, 64bit

https://www.essential.com/

https://www.theverge.com/2017/5/30/1...oid-andy-rubin

**logical** · May 30, 2017, 10:26 AM

Looks pretty cool. Looks to take some cues from the other phone manufacturers for its design though. $699 price is right up there with the big boys so lets see how it does. It may be a little too late though with the Note 8 and the iPhone 8(or whatever they are going to call the new design) right around the corner.

Silent-Runner · May 30, 2017, 11:09 AM

Looks stunning indeed. Specs are great too. Really like the clean look of it. Make sure to keep us informed once you get your hands on a real one

mynakedrat2 · May 30, 2017, 01:13 PM

those three dots are for accessories that get treated like they are not accessories, like internal devices.

also, he is releasing a gadget called Home, which is a hub for IoT that will tie into the phone, and your toaster nicely

here he is talking to wired:
https://www.wired.com/2017/05/essential-andy-rubin/

" Over dinner and wine, he and his wife, Rie, discussed his next move. “How do I top Android?” Rubin asked. “What could I possibly do that would be bigger than that?” “Don’t do one thing,” Rie replied. “Do 10.” And so Rubin launched Playground, a venture capital firm where a few dozen engineers and designers at Playground Studios help startups build stuff."

GTwannabe · May 30, 2017, 04:27 PM

Screen wrapping around the front camera is stupid. Front firing speakers would be preferable.

Silent-Runner · May 31, 2017, 03:10 AM

yeah the wrapping is a bit weird, but i really like the idea of the modular design.

Elysian · May 31, 2017, 10:20 AM

Everyone likes the idea of modular design... Until it comes time to buy the phone, and having to carry the modules with you becomes a pain, and losing a module is a real concern. Modular smartphones are silly, IMO.

Sazar · May 31, 2017, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elysian

Everyone likes the idea of modular design... Until it comes time to buy the phone, and having to carry the modules with you becomes a pain, and losing a module is a real concern. Modular smartphones are silly, IMO.

Well, you think wireless charging is silly, sooooo

Elysian · May 31, 2017, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sazar

Well, you think wireless charging is silly, sooooo

And it still is.

Silent-Runner · Jun 1, 2017, 02:34 AM

i don't think so, but as usual, different blokes....

Elysian · Sep 15, 2017, 11:03 AM

Been seeing reviews on this... I think this is one of the only Android phones that would tempt me back. Looks really good, despite the modular bits

@md_Guy · Sep 20, 2017, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by |MaguS|

So the original creator of Android has come out with his new device. It's called Essential (lol) but man it look awesome. The design and the specs are right up there with every flagship handset.

It also looks to think outside the box with its design a thanks to a more durable body design while still looking sexy as hell. No talk of waterproofing though.

I went ahead and reserved one.

Code:

Rear Camera
13MP Dual RGB + Mono camera with image fusion technology
13MP True Monochrome mode
f/1.85 lens
Hybrid Auto Focus combing Contrast, Phase Detect and IR Laser Assist Focus
Video at 4K 30fps, 1080p 60fps or 720p 120fps

Front Camera
8MP resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio
f/2.20 fixed hyperfocal lens
Video at 4K 30fps, 1080p 60fps or 720p 120fps

Resolution: 2560 x 1312 QHD
Aspect Ratio: 19:10
Diagonal Size: 5.71” with radiused corners
Brightness: 500 nits (typical)
Contrast Ratio: > 1:1000 (typical)
Technology: CGS / LTPS

System Architecture / OS
Android
Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 835
CPU: Kryo 280 Octa-core (2.45GHz Quad + 1.9GHz Quad), 64 bit, 10nm processor
GPU: Adreno 540, 710MHz, 64bit

https://www.essential.com/

https://www.theverge.com/2017/5/30/1...oid-andy-rubin

From Specs page:

Weatherproof: Water and dust resistant (IP54)

No QI = meh.. pass

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\|MaguS\| Wrong!... SNIFF Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Ham Lake, MN Posts: 5,109	The Essential Phone (Android Smartphone) So the original creator of Android has come out with his new device. It's called Essential (lol) but man it look awesome. The design and the specs are right up there with every flagship handset. It also looks to think outside the box with its design a thanks to a more durable body design while still looking sexy as hell. No talk of waterproofing though. I went ahead and reserved one. Code: Rear Camera 13MP Dual RGB + Mono camera with image fusion technology 13MP True Monochrome mode f/1.85 lens Hybrid Auto Focus combing Contrast, Phase Detect and IR Laser Assist Focus Video at 4K 30fps, 1080p 60fps or 720p 120fps Front Camera 8MP resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio f/2.20 fixed hyperfocal lens Video at 4K 30fps, 1080p 60fps or 720p 120fps Resolution: 2560 x 1312 QHD Aspect Ratio: 19:10 Diagonal Size: 5.71” with radiused corners Brightness: 500 nits (typical) Contrast Ratio: > 1:1000 (typical) Technology: CGS / LTPS System Architecture / OS Android Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 835 CPU: Kryo 280 Octa-core (2.45GHz Quad + 1.9GHz Quad), 64 bit, 10nm processor GPU: Adreno 540, 710MHz, 64bit https://www.essential.com/ https://www.theverge.com/2017/5/30/1...oid-andy-rubin __________________ *"The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits."* -- Albert Einstein Twitch Channel \| Steam Profile \| Console ID: Pocky4Th3Win

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May 30, 2017, 10:26 AM	#2
logical What is my purpose? Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: * Posts: 21,155	Looks pretty cool. Looks to take some cues from the other phone manufacturers for its design though. $699 price is right up there with the big boys so lets see how it does. It may be a little too late though with the Note 8 and the iPhone 8(or whatever they are going to call the new design) right around the corner. __________________

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May 30, 2017, 11:09 AM	#3
Silent-Runner nulli secundus Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 14,548	Looks stunning indeed. Specs are great too. Really like the clean look of it. Make sure to keep us informed once you get your hands on a real one __________________ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ஜ۩۞۩ஜ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ *"Another world, another time, in the age of wonder. A thousand years ago, this land was green and good - until the Crystal cracked."* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ஜ۩۞۩ஜ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬

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May 30, 2017, 01:13 PM	#4
mynakedrat2 Bobcats gold weights Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma sitee Posts: 3,051	those three dots are for accessories that get treated like they are not accessories, like internal devices. also, he is releasing a gadget called Home, which is a hub for IoT that will tie into the phone, and your toaster nicely here he is talking to wired: https://www.wired.com/2017/05/essential-andy-rubin/ " Over dinner and wine, he and his wife, Rie, discussed his next move. “How do I top Android?” Rubin asked. “What could I possibly do that would be bigger than that?” “Don’t do one thing,” Rie replied. “Do 10.” And so Rubin launched Playground, a venture capital firm where a few dozen engineers and designers at Playground Studios help startups build stuff." __________________ *my graphics card is now a physx card ;* *my cpu is a quad toaster*

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May 30, 2017, 04:27 PM	#5
GTwannabe Radeon Northern Islands Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 2,075	Screen wrapping around the front camera is stupid. Front firing speakers would be preferable.

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May 31, 2017, 03:10 AM	#6
Silent-Runner nulli secundus Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 14,548	yeah the wrapping is a bit weird, but i really like the idea of the modular design. __________________ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ஜ۩۞۩ஜ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ *"Another world, another time, in the age of wonder. A thousand years ago, this land was green and good - until the Crystal cracked."* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ஜ۩۞۩ஜ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬

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Jun 1, 2017, 02:34 AM	#10
Silent-Runner nulli secundus Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 14,548	i don't think so, but as usual, different blokes.... __________________ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ஜ۩۞۩ஜ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ *"Another world, another time, in the age of wonder. A thousand years ago, this land was green and good - until the Crystal cracked."* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ஜ۩۞۩ஜ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬

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