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| Phone | Essential Phone | Sony Xperia XZ1 | Siemens C56 | ZTE Max |
| Current U.S. Carriers | (none) | (none) | (none) | (none) |
| Global Availability | Released | Released | Released | Released |
| Specifications | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display Size |
5.7" diag. 17.5 : 9 |
5.2" diag. 16 : 9 |
? |
5.7" diag. 16 : 9 |
| Display Resolution & Type |
1312 x 2560 pixels (~504 ppi) LCD (TFT/TFD) |
1080 x 1920 pixels (~424 ppi) LCD (TFT/TFD) |
101 x 64 pixels |
720 x 1280 pixels (~258 ppi) LCD (TFT/TFD) |
| Display Refresh | 60 Hz | 60 Hz | ? | 60 Hz |
| Battery | 3,040 mAh | 2,700 mAh | 700 mAh | 3,200 mAh |
| Processor | 2.5 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) | 2.5 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) | ? | 1.2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8930 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB | ? | 1 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 64 GB | ? raw hardware | 8 GB |
| Main Camera | 13 megapixel | 19 megapixel | - | 8 megapixel |
| Wide Camera | - | - | - | - |
| Tele Camera | - | - | - | - |
| Video Capture | 4K UHD | 4K UHD | - | 1080p HD |
| Front Camera | 8 megapixel | 13 megapixel | - | 1 megapixel |
| Weight |
6.53 oz (185g) |
5.5 oz (156g) |
3 oz (85g) |
6.87 oz (195g) |
| Dimensions |
5.57" x 2.8" x 0.31" (141 x 71 x 7.8 mm) |
5.82" x 2.89" x 0.29" (148 x 73 x 7.4 mm) |
3.98" x 1.73" x 0.83" (101 x 44 x 21.1 mm) |
6.45" x 3.24" x 0.35" (164 x 82 x 9 mm) |
| Form Factor | Slab | Slab | Slab | Slab |
| Platform / OS | Android | Android | (proprietary) | Android |
| 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 |
4G LTE: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 40, 41, 66 WCDMA: 1, 2, 4, 5, 8 GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
GSM: 850, 1900 |
4G LTE: 25 CDMA: 800, 850, 1900 |
| Data Technology | LTE (Cat 12) | LTE (Cat 16) | GPRS | LTE (Cat 3) |
| 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 IPX8 (SCUBA) |
- | - |
| Accessibility | ||||
| Adjustable Text Size | n/a | n/a | - | n/a |
| Hearing Aid Compatible | Yes | Yes | - | Yes |
| Multiple Languages | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| TTY/TDD (Digital) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Alerts | ||||
| Ringer Profiles | - | - | Yes | - |
| Connectivity | ||||
| Bluetooth |
Yes Classic Audio |
Yes Classic Audio |
- |
Yes Classic Audio |
| Mobile Hotspot | n/a | n/a | - | n/a |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| USB |
Yes USB Type C |
Yes USB Type C |
Yes |
Yes Micro-USB |
| Wi-Fi |
Yes 5 (802.11 a,ac,b,g,n) |
Yes 5 (802.11 a,ac,b,g,n) |
- |
Yes 4 (802.11 b,g,n) |
| Contacts | ||||
| Picture ID | n/a | n/a | - | n/a |
| Ringer ID | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Voice Dialing | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Customization | ||||
| Changeable Body Plates | - | - | Yes | - |
| Custom Graphics | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Custom Ringtones | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Real-Music Ringers | n/a | n/a | - | n/a |
| Data & Network | ||||
| Data Tethering | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Dual-SIM | - | Yes * | - | - |
| WAP / Web Browser | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Input | ||||
| Predictive Text Entry | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Side Keys | Yes | Yes | - | Yes |
| Touch Screen | Yes | Yes | - | Yes |
| Memory | ||||
| Memory Card Slot | - | Yes | - | Yes |
| Messaging | ||||
| Email Client | n/a | n/a | - | n/a |
| EMS / Picture Messaging | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Instant Messaging | n/a | n/a | - | n/a |
| MMS | n/a | n/a | - | n/a |
| Text Messaging Templates | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Music | ||||
| FM Radio | - | - | - | Yes |
| Headphone Jack (3.5mm) | - | Yes | - | Yes |
| Music Player | n/a | n/a | - | n/a |
| Stereo Speakers | - | Yes | - | - |
| Photo & Video | ||||
| DLNA | - | Yes | - | Yes |
| Miracast | - | 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 | - | n/a |
| Voice Memo | n/a | n/a | - | n/a |
| Software | ||||
| Games | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Java (J2ME) | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Voice | ||||
| HD Voice | - | Yes | - | Yes |
| Speaker Phone | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| * Some versions only | ||||
| Essential Phone | Sony Xperia XZ1 | Siemens C56 | ZTE Max | |
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| Phone | Essential Phone | Sony Xperia XZ1 | Siemens C56 | ZTE Max |
