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Phone | Essential Phone | Samsung BlackJack SGH-i607 | Samsung SPH-N270 (Matrix Phone) | Apple iPhone 8 Plus |
Current U.S. Carriers | (none) | (none) | (none) | (none) |
Global Availability | Released | Released | Released | Released |
Specifications | ||||
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Display Size |
5.7" diag. 17.5 : 9 |
? | ? |
5.5" diag. 16 : 9 |
Display Resolution & Type |
1312 x 2560 pixels (~504 ppi) LCD (TFT/TFD) |
320 x 240 pixels LCD (TFT/TFD) |
128 x 160 pixels LCD (TFT/TFD) |
1080 x 1920 pixels (~401 ppi) LCD (TFT/TFD) |
Display Refresh | 60 Hz | ? | ? | 60 Hz |
Battery | 3,040 mAh | 1,200 mAh | 1,000 mAh | 2,675 mAh |
Processor | 2.5 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) | ? | ? | Apple A11 |
RAM | 4 GB | ? | ? | 3 GB |
Storage | 128 GB | ? raw hardware | ? raw hardware | 64 GB * |
Main Camera | 13 megapixel | 1 megapixel | - | 12 megapixel |
Wide Camera | - | - | - | - |
Tele Camera | - | - | - | Yes |
Video Capture | 4K UHD | QVGA (320 x 240) | - | 4K UHD |
Front Camera | 8 megapixel | - | - | 7 megapixel |
Weight |
6.53 oz (185g) |
3.74 oz (106g) |
4.66 oz (132g) |
7.13 oz (202g) |
Dimensions |
5.57" x 2.8" x 0.31" (141 x 71 x 7.8 mm) |
4.45" x 2.32" x 0.46" (113 x 59 x 11.7 mm) |
4.53" x 2.28" x 0.79" (115 x 58 x 20.1 mm) |
6.24" x 3.07" x 0.3" (158 x 78 x 7.6 mm) |
Form Factor | Slab | Slab | Slide | Slab |
Platform / OS | Android | Windows Mobile Standard | (proprietary) | iOS |
Network Bands |
4G LTE: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 40, 41, 66 WCDMA: 1, 2, 4, 5, 8 CDMA: 800, 850, 1900 GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
WCDMA: 2, 5 GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
CDMA: 850, 1900 AMPS: 850 |
4G LTE: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 WCDMA: 1, 2, 4, 5, 8 CDMA: 850, 1900 GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
Data Technology | LTE (Cat 12) | HSDPA 1.8 | - | LTE (Cat 9) |
Features | ||||
Barometer | Yes | - | - | Yes |
Fingerprint Reader |
Yes stand-alone |
- | - |
Yes stand-alone |
Flashlight | Yes | - | - | Yes |
GPS / Location | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
Water-Resistant | - | - | - |
Yes IPX7 (snorkeling) |
Accessibility | ||||
Adjustable Text Size | n/a | n/a | - | n/a |
Hearing Aid Compatible |
Yes M4, T3 (mostly tele-coil compatible) |
- | - |
Yes M3, T4 (very tele-coil compatible) |
Multiple Languages | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
TTY/TDD (Digital) | Yes | Yes | - | Yes |
Alerts | ||||
Ringer Profiles | - | Yes | - | - |
Connectivity | ||||
Bluetooth | Yes | Yes | - | Yes |
NFC | Yes | - | - | Yes |
USB |
Yes USB Type C |
Yes | - | Yes |
Wi-Fi |
Yes 5 (802.11 a,ac,b,g,n) |
- | - |
Yes 5 (802.11 a,ac,b,g,n) |
Contacts | ||||
Picture ID | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
Ringer ID | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
Voice Dialing | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
Customization | ||||
Custom Graphics | n/a | n/a | - | n/a |
Custom Ringtones | n/a | n/a | - | n/a |
Real-Music Ringers | n/a | n/a | - | n/a |
Data & Network | ||||
WAP / Web Browser | n/a | n/a | - | n/a |
Input | ||||
Predictive Text Entry | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
Side Keys | Yes | Yes | - | Yes |
Text Keyboard, Hardware | - | Yes | - | - |
Touch Screen |
Yes Capacitive |
- | - |
Yes Capacitive |
Memory | ||||
Memory Card Slot | - | Yes | - | - |
Messaging | ||||
Email Client | n/a | n/a | - | n/a |
Instant Messaging | n/a | n/a | - | n/a |
MMS | n/a | n/a | - | n/a |
Text Messaging Templates | n/a | n/a | - | n/a |
Music | ||||
Music Player | n/a | n/a | - | n/a |
Stereo Speakers | - | - | - | Yes |
Photo & Video | ||||
TV Output | - | - | - | Yes |
Power | ||||
Fast Charging | Yes | - | - | Yes |
Wireless Charging | - | - | - | Yes |
Productivity | ||||
Alarm | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
Calculator | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
Calendar | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
To-Do List | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
Voice Memo | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
Software | ||||
Games | n/a | n/a | - | n/a |
Java (J2ME) | n/a | n/a | - | n/a |
Voice | ||||
HD Voice | - | - | - | Yes |
Headset Jack (2.5 mm) | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
Speaker Phone | Yes | Yes | - | Yes |
Essential Phone | Samsung BlackJack SGH-i607 | Samsung SPH-N270 (Matrix Phone) | Apple iPhone 8 Plus |
NOTE: Differences are highlighted with bold / black text for visual clarity only.
Phone | Essential Phone | Samsung BlackJack SGH-i607 | Samsung SPH-N270 (Matrix Phone) | Apple iPhone 8 Plus |