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Phone | Essential Phone | Apple iPhone 14 Plus | Kyocera DuraXV Extreme / Extreme+ | Samsung Galaxy S6 (GSM) |
Current U.S. Carriers | (none) |
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Verizon | (none) |
Global Availability | Released | Released | Released | Released |
Specifications | ||||
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Display Size |
5.7" diag. 17.5 : 9 |
6.7" diag. 19.5 : 9 |
2.6" diag. 4 : 3 |
5.1" diag. 16 : 9 |
Display Resolution & Type |
1312 x 2560 pixels (~504 ppi) LCD (TFT/TFD) |
1284 x 2778 pixels (~457 ppi) AMOLED |
240 x 320 pixels (~154 ppi) LCD (TFT/TFD) |
1440 x 2560 pixels (~576 ppi) AMOLED |
Display Refresh | 60 Hz | 60 Hz | ? | 60 Hz |
Battery | 3,040 mAh | 4,323 mAh | 1,770 mAh | 2,550 mAh |
Processor | 2.5 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) | Apple A15 Bionic | 2 GHz MediaTek Helio A22 (6761) | 2.1 GHz Samsung Exynos 7420 |
RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB | 2 GB | 3 GB |
Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB * | 16 GB | 32 GB * |
Main Camera | 13 megapixel | 12 megapixel | 5 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Wide Camera | - | 12 megapixel | - | - |
Tele Camera | - | - | - | - |
Video Capture | 4K UHD | 4K UHD | 720p HD | 4K UHD |
Front Camera | 8 megapixel | 12 megapixel | - | 5 megapixel |
Weight |
6.53 oz (185g) |
7.16 oz (203g) |
6.8 oz (193g) |
4.87 oz (138g) |
Dimensions |
5.57" x 2.8" x 0.31" (141 x 71 x 7.8 mm) |
6.33" x 3.07" x 0.31" (161 x 78 x 7.9 mm) |
4.36" x 2.22" x 1.07" (111 x 56 x 27.2 mm) |
5.65" x 2.78" x 0.27" (143 x 71 x 6.8 mm) |
Form Factor | Slab | Slab | Clamshell | Slab |
Platform / OS | Android | iOS | (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 |
5G: 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 77-A, 77-C, 78, 79, 258, 260, 261 4G LTE: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 53, 66, 71 WCDMA: 1, 2, 4, 5, 8 GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
4G LTE: 2, 4, 5, 12, 13 WCDMA: 1, 2, 5 |
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Data Technology | LTE (Cat 12) | NR (5G) | LTE (Cat 4) | LTE (Cat 6) |
Features | ||||
Barometer | Yes | Yes | Yes * | - |
Fingerprint Reader |
Yes stand-alone |
- | - | Yes |
Flashlight | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
GPS / Location | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
Ruggedized | - | - | Yes | - |
VR-ready | - | - | - | Yes |
Water-Resistant | - |
Yes IPX8 (SCUBA) |
Yes IPX8 (SCUBA) |
- |
Accessibility | ||||
Adjustable Text Size | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
Hearing Aid Compatible |
Yes M4, T3 (mostly tele-coil compatible) |
Yes M3, T4 (very tele-coil compatible) |
Yes M4, T4 (very tele-coil compatible) |
Yes M3, T3 (mostly tele-coil compatible) |
Multiple Languages | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
TTY/TDD (Digital) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Alerts | ||||
Extra Display | - | - | Yes | - |
Connectivity | ||||
Bluetooth | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Infrared (IR) | - | - | - | Yes |
MirrorLink | - | - | - | Yes |
Mobile Hotspot | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
NFC | Yes | Yes | - | Yes |
USB |
Yes USB Type C |
- |
Yes USB Type C |
Yes Micro-USB |
UWB | - | Yes | - | - |
Wi-Fi |
Yes 5 (802.11 a,ac,b,g,n) |
Yes 6 (802.11 a,ac,ax,b,g,n) |
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 | Yes | n/a |
Custom Ringtones | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
Real-Music Ringers | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
Data & Network | ||||
Data Tethering | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
Dual-SIM | - | Yes | - | - |
Satellite | - | 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 | Yes |
Touch Screen |
Yes Capacitive |
Yes Capacitive |
- |
Yes Capacitive |
Memory | ||||
Memory Card Slot | - | - | Yes | - |
Messaging | ||||
Email Client | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
MMS | n/a | n/a | Yes | 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 | Yes | n/a |
Stereo Speakers | - | Yes | - | - |
Photo & Video | ||||
DLNA | - | - | - | Yes |
Miracast | - | - | - | Yes |
TV Output | - | Yes | - | Yes |
Power | ||||
Fast Charging | Yes | Yes | - | Yes |
Wireless Charging | - | Yes | - | 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 |
Voice Memo | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
Voice | ||||
HD Voice | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Push-To-Talk | - | - | Yes | - |
Speaker Phone | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
* Some versions only | ||||
Essential Phone | Apple iPhone 14 Plus | Kyocera DuraXV Extreme / Extreme+ | Samsung Galaxy S6 (GSM) |
NOTE: Differences are highlighted with bold / black text for visual clarity only.
Phone | Essential Phone | Apple iPhone 14 Plus | Kyocera DuraXV Extreme / Extreme+ | Samsung Galaxy S6 (GSM) |