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Phone Essential Phone Sonim XP3 Google Pixel 2 XL HTC G2
Current U.S. Carriers (none) (none) (none) (none)
Global Availability Released Released Released Released
Specifications 
Display Size 5.7" diag.
17.5 : 9
2.6" diag.
4 : 3
6" diag.
18 : 9
3.7" diag.
5 : 3
Display Resolution & Type 1312 x 2560 pixels
(~504 ppi)
LCD (TFT/TFD)
240 x 320 pixels
(~154 ppi)
LCD (TFT/TFD)
1440 x 2880 pixels
(~537 ppi)
AMOLED
480 x 800 pixels
(~252 ppi)
LCD (TFT/TFD)
Display Refresh 60 Hz ? 60 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 3,040 mAh 1,500 mAh 3,520 mAh 1,300 mAh
Processor 2.5 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) 1.1 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 (MSM8909) 2.4 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) 800 MHz Qualcomm S2 MSM7230
RAM 4 GB 1 GB 4 GB ?
Storage 128 GB 8 GB 64 GB * ? raw hardware
Main Camera 13 megapixel 5 megapixel 12 megapixel 5 megapixel
Wide Camera - - - -
Tele Camera - - - -
Video Capture 4K UHD ? 4K UHD 720p HD
Front Camera 8 megapixel - 8 megapixel -
Weight 6.53 oz
(185g)
6.88 oz
(195g)
6.17 oz
(175g)
6.5 oz
(184g)
Dimensions 5.57" x 2.8" x 0.31"
(141 x 71 x 7.8 mm)
4.4" x 2.3" x 1.1"
(112 x 58 x 27.9 mm)
6.22" x 3.02" x 0.31"
(158 x 77 x 7.9 mm)
4.68" x 2.37" x 0.55"
(119 x 60 x 14 mm)
Form Factor Slab Clamshell Slab Slab
Platform / OS Android (proprietary) Android 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, 8, 12, 13, 14, 25, 26, 38, 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, 30, 40, 41, 66

WCDMA: 1, 2, 4, 5, 8

CDMA: 800, 850, 1900

GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900

WCDMA: 1, 4

GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900

Data Technology LTE (Cat 12) LTE (Cat 4) LTE (Cat 15) HSPA 14.4
Features 
Barometer Yes Yes Yes -
Fingerprint Reader Yes
stand-alone
- Yes
stand-alone
-
Flashlight Yes Yes Yes -
GPS / Location n/a Yes n/a n/a
Ruggedized - Yes - -
VR-ready - - Yes -
Water-Resistant - Yes
IPX8 (SCUBA)
Yes
IPX7 (snorkeling)
-
Accessibility
Adjustable Text Size n/a Yes n/a n/a
Hearing Aid Compatible Yes
M4, T3 (mostly tele-coil compatible)
Yes
M3, T4 (very tele-coil compatible)
Yes
M4, T3 (mostly tele-coil compatible)
Yes
M3 (mostly compatible)
Multiple Languages n/a Yes n/a n/a
TTY/TDD (Digital) Yes Yes Yes -
Alerts
Extra Display - Yes - -
Ringer Profiles - Yes - -
Connectivity
Bluetooth Yes Yes Yes Yes
Mobile Hotspot n/a Yes n/a n/a
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 a,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 Yes n/a n/a
Voice Dialing n/a Yes n/a n/a
Customization
Custom Graphics n/a Yes n/a n/a
Custom Ringtones n/a Yes n/a n/a
Real-Music Ringers n/a - n/a n/a
Data & Network
Data Tethering n/a Yes n/a n/a
Dual-SIM - Yes - -
WAP / Web Browser n/a Yes n/a n/a
Input
Predictive Text Entry n/a Yes n/a n/a
Side Keys 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
Instant Messaging n/a - n/a n/a
MMS n/a Yes n/a n/a
Text Messaging Templates n/a Yes n/a n/a
Music
FM Radio - Yes - -
Headphone Jack (3.5mm) - Yes - Yes
Music Player n/a Yes n/a n/a
Stereo Speakers - - Yes -
Power
Fast Charging Yes - Yes -
Productivity
Alarm n/a Yes n/a n/a
Calculator n/a Yes n/a n/a
Calendar n/a Yes n/a n/a
Voice Memo n/a Yes n/a n/a
Software
Games n/a - n/a n/a
Voice
HD Voice - Yes Yes -
Push-To-Talk - Yes - -
Speaker Phone Yes Yes Yes Yes
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