The Essential Phone (officially Phone or PH-1) [7] is a discontinued Android smartphone designed by Android co-founder Andy Rubin, and manufactured, developed and marketed by Essential Products. The phone was announced on May 30, 2017 and released on August 17, 2017.

Aug 29, 2017 · In a world where the top-end Galaxy S8, LG G6, and HTC U11 (not to mention a whole field of less-expensive phones like the OnePlus 5) exist, where does the Essential Phone stand out? We cover...

Jul 2, 2019 · However, thanks to its brilliant, timeless design, plenty of power, and the promise of modular accessories, the Essential Phone is an Android phone that will only get better with time.

Feb 18, 2022 · Living up to its name, the Essential Phone put a spotlight on the essentials of the Android OS and villainized bloatware. Besides software troubleshooting, the Phone had very little...

Sep 8, 2017 · Founded by the creator of Android, the Essential Phone has all the features you care about most without a bunch of gimmicks. A large, edge-to-edge display, 128GB of storage, all-day battery life, fast charging, and more.

Sep 1, 2017 · Find out in our full Essential Phone review. Build is solid, unique, and easy to handle. Sprawling screen is a pleasure to see and use. High-end specs, including 128 GB internal storage....

Aug 18, 2017 · Available unlocked or at Sprint, the $699 Essential Phone is an ambitious device. It has a unique way to connect modular accessories, starting with a 360-degree camera. It has a bold take on how...

Jan 11, 2018 · The Essential Phone (styled PH-1) is a debut handset created by the godfather of Android, Andy Rubin, and his brand-new company. It’s entering a crowded field dominated by the same few phones...

Aug 18, 2017 · Beyond the camera app, the only software on the Essential Phone is Android. Pure, clean, bloatware-free Android.

Aug 28, 2017 · The first product to come from his new company, Essential, is an Android phone that aims to solve big industry problems, like bloatware (unnecessary apps loaded on phones by carriers) and...