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| Phone | Essential Phone | ZTE Blade Z Max | Google Pixel 2 XL | Samsung SPH-A660 / VI660 | BlackBerry 8830 |
| Current U.S. Carriers | (none) | (none) | (none) | (none) | (none) |
| Global Availability | Released | Released | Released | Released | Released |
| Specifications | |||||
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| Display Size |
5.7" diag. 17.5 : 9 |
6" diag. 16 : 9 |
6" diag. 18 : 9 |
? | ? |
| Display Resolution & Type |
1312 x 2560 pixels (~504 ppi) LCD (TFT/TFD) |
1080 x 1920 pixels (~367 ppi) LCD (TFT/TFD) |
1440 x 2880 pixels (~537 ppi) AMOLED |
128 x 160 pixels LCD (Color) |
320 x 240 pixels LCD (TFT/TFD) |
| Display Refresh | 60 Hz | 60 Hz | 60 Hz | ? | ? |
| Battery | 3,040 mAh | 4,080 mAh | 3,520 mAh | ? | 1,400 mAh |
| Processor | 2.5 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) | 1.4 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 (MSM8940) | 2.4 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) | ? | ? |
| RAM | 4 GB | 2 GB | 4 GB | ? | ? |
| Storage | 128 GB | 32 GB | 64 GB * | ? raw hardware | ? raw hardware |
| Main Camera | 13 megapixel | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel | - | - |
| Wide Camera | - | - | - | - | - |
| Tele Camera | - | - | - | - | - |
| Video Capture | 4K UHD | 1080p HD | 4K UHD | - | - |
| Front Camera | 8 megapixel | 8 megapixel | 8 megapixel | - | - |
| Weight |
6.53 oz (185g) |
6.58 oz (186g) |
6.17 oz (175g) |
3.54 oz (100g) |
4.6 oz (130g) |
| Dimensions |
5.57" x 2.8" x 0.31" (141 x 71 x 7.8 mm) |
6.51" x 3.28" x 0.33" (165 x 83 x 8.3 mm) |
6.22" x 3.02" x 0.31" (158 x 77 x 7.9 mm) |
3.3" x 1.8" x 0.87" (84 x 46 x 22.1 mm) |
4.49" x 2.6" x 0.55" (114 x 66 x 14 mm) |
| Form Factor | Slab | Slab | Slab | Clamshell | Slab |
| Platform / OS | Android | Android | Android | (proprietary) | BlackBerry OS |
| 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: 2, 4, 5, 12, 66 WCDMA: 2, 4, 5 GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
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 |
CDMA: 850, 1900 AMPS: 850 |
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| Data Technology | LTE (Cat 12) | LTE (Cat 6) | LTE (Cat 15) | 1xRTT | EVDO r0 |
| Features | |||||
| Barometer | Yes | - | Yes | - | - |
| Fingerprint Reader |
Yes stand-alone |
Yes stand-alone |
Yes stand-alone |
- | - |
| Flashlight | Yes | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| GPS / Location | n/a | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| VR-ready | - | - | Yes | - | - |
| Water-Resistant | - | - |
Yes IPX7 (snorkeling) |
- | - |
| Accessibility | |||||
| Adjustable Text Size | n/a | n/a | n/a | - | n/a |
| Hearing Aid Compatible |
Yes M4, T3 (mostly tele-coil compatible) |
Yes M4, T3 (mostly tele-coil compatible) |
Yes M4, T3 (mostly tele-coil compatible) |
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Yes M4, T4 (very tele-coil compatible) |
| Multiple Languages | n/a | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| TTY/TDD (Digital) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Alerts | |||||
| Ringer Profiles | - | - | - | - | Yes |
| Connectivity | |||||
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes | Yes | - | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | - | Yes | - | - |
| USB |
Yes USB Type C |
Yes USB Type C |
Yes USB Type C |
- | Yes |
| Wi-Fi |
Yes 5 (802.11 a,ac,b,g,n) |
Yes 4 (802.11 b,g,n) |
Yes 5 (802.11 a,ac,b,g,n) |
- | - |
| Contacts | |||||
| Picture ID | n/a | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Ringer ID | n/a | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Voice Dialing | n/a | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Customization | |||||
| Custom Graphics | n/a | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Custom Ringtones | n/a | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Real-Music Ringers | n/a | n/a | n/a | - | n/a |
| Data & Network | |||||
| Data Tethering | n/a | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| WAP / Web Browser | n/a | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Input | |||||
| Predictive Text Entry | n/a | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Side Keys | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Text Keyboard, Hardware | - | - | - | - | Yes |
| Touch Screen |
Yes Capacitive |
Yes Capacitive |
Yes Capacitive |
- | - |
| Memory | |||||
| Memory Card Slot | - | Yes | - | - | Yes |
| Messaging | |||||
| Email Client | n/a | n/a | n/a | - | n/a |
| Instant Messaging | n/a | n/a | n/a | - | n/a |
| MMS | n/a | n/a | n/a | - | n/a |
| Music | |||||
| FM Radio | - | Yes | - | - | - |
| Headphone Jack (3.5mm) | - | Yes | - | - | - |
| Music Player | n/a | n/a | n/a | - | n/a |
| Stereo Speakers | - | - | Yes | - | - |
| Power | |||||
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Productivity | |||||
| Alarm | n/a | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Calculator | n/a | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Calendar | n/a | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| To-Do List | n/a | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Voice Memo | n/a | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Software | |||||
| Games | n/a | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Java (J2ME) | n/a | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Voice | |||||
| HD Voice | - | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Headset Jack (2.5 mm) | n/a | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Push-To-Talk | - | - | - | - | Yes * |
| Speaker Phone | Yes | Yes | Yes | - | Yes |
| * Some versions only | |||||
| Essential Phone | ZTE Blade Z Max | Google Pixel 2 XL | Samsung SPH-A660 / VI660 | BlackBerry 8830 | |
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| Phone | Essential Phone | ZTE Blade Z Max | Google Pixel 2 XL | Samsung SPH-A660 / VI660 | BlackBerry 8830 |
