this device switches bands more than my Moto X Pure

I also find it a lot harder for companies to offer a truly great device in the mid range price bracket than the top end

Otherwise the software seems like any other decent Android device I've used

Or you may just keep your extra money and enjoy an awesome device that is unique in a crowd of copycats

I have had pretty well every new device that has come out in the past 10

The device worked good for a while, it is minimal like I wanted, quick performance, battery lasts a full day with no problem and the overall feel was great

Will be considering purchasing again to see if issues were limited to a defective device.

The device is great

Fixing those two issues would make this a great device for me

If you can get the Google camera app on it, you will most certainly have an excellent flagship device that gets good updates and you don't have to worry about any "hidden" back door government influence on it as you would say probably on ANY phone from

This phone has difficulty connecting to wifi connections that other cheap devices can connect from other end of the corridor

It's just a solid, fast, reliable device.

Amazing device well worth $500 but if you need more heft grab the razer phone starting 11/17 for $700 and futureproof your phone a touch more.

For those concerned about RF exposure this is a great device!!Software,Stock Android or as close to it as

I really wanted to love this device, however just too many hardware and software issues

The Essential PH-1 is an elegant, powerful, and smooth-working device that is as well designed, physically, as any phone I have ever held in my hands

The body absolutely does collect fingerprints, but the device always looks sharp, so it doesn't bother me in the slightest

This is amazing if you want your device to look clean and elegant

Nothing fancy in it's core, a fair mobile device, compared with its price

I think the PH-1 is a good device

Overall good device fast charging.

If you're looking for a solid Android device, you should consider this phone.

Affordable device with latest specs and software, thanks Essential

However as the device stands now for the cost now I can safely say it is one of the best value and most unique devices available in the Spring of 2018

The vast majority of negative reviews for this product were rage-posted immediately after a clumsy drop onto a hard surface caused an uncased, unprotected device's screen to crack (as screens do)

A very well put together device

I didn't have any hiccups any slowdowns the device did get a little warm after extended gameplay

With it's slim bezels, titanium frame and ceramic back, it truly was a beautiful device

- it's pretty good and really that it no way a CONS for this great device

and I can honestly say that this device is worth every cent

Long-time nerd, love this device.

Such a beautifuly crafted device and what's a powerful device too

The device is fast and has 128 GB internal memory which is a definite plus.

This device has been good from day 1 - the prices not so as this device dropped in price more users were able to experience Android the way it was intended

This device needs far more work, it could have been a really great

I have bought and received 3 defective devices with the most recent being screen bleeding and failure to respond to touch.

The Essential Ph-1 is an amazing device that I would recommend to anyone with realistic expectations

When I first got this phone, it seemed quite buggy and would completely freeze up from time to time, but after many software updates, including camera app updates, this is my favorite device out of any I have ever used

An error kept coming up, "Device not in the Database" (WTF??).

I really want to like this phone, I love every aspect about the phone, Its very sleek, eye catching, super fast, snappy and is a amazing device for the money

It's a very attractive device

But like with all phones of nowadays,Your 1mm difference in a thinner phone due to a built in battery, will result in you having to throw away this awesome device in 1 to 3 years!Waterproof

If they can support this device with continuous quality updates for a long time and not just ditch it after they release a new phone and deliver on their founder's vision then they will make me a customer for a long time

However, I don't recommend this device if you are incredibly accident-prone or frequently clumsy, and insist on using it without some form of damage protection

For the rest of us, this device delivers outstanding value and a refreshing break from the mundane, overbranded crop from the usual smartphone manufacturers.

Even cheaper android device have better screen sensibility than this device

The phone feel nice enough but without support attached to it, it's a worthless device.

In summary, it's not a perfect device, but excellent hardware coupled with "pure" Android leave the PH-1 with a lot going for it

Beautiful device but has lots of bugs

I'm so glad I bought this premium-high-end-pure-android device

Great looking device

I was leary about this phone at first, but it is a terrific device and well worth the money

so you have a super clean device which really turns heads when out in public

Speed tests both on wifi and cellular network exceed other flagship devices

in a few weeks, it should exceed any current device in terms of performance, as it already does in the context of hardware.

Fabulous device

Phone is fast, I'm currently on the Oreo Beta and this device is a pleasure to use

While there are some downsides to this phone that may deter some people from purchasing it, the Essential Ph-1 is a truly great device, especially when you consider that this is the company's first phone

Simpy a great device, specially after downloading and installing the free Google camera app

Device is excellent overall, but certain annoyances add up over time

As with any company the first device you make can have some issues and when it is your first time making a smartphone even if you are the founder of Android it doesn't mean that you are immune to screwing up

Very impressed and enjoying an unlocked device

In fact I feel like this device was unfairly criticized

I really wanted to love this device, however just too many hardware and software issues

The device feels great, looks great

Fixing those two issues would make this a great device for me

The device regularly freezes and reboots itself

The KeyOne would have been too slow (I need a responsive device that doesn't break the user experience by freezing up)

Like every Android device I've used or tested it has its own quarks, nothing to horrible though, at least in my case

Did not think any of the more expensive devices could ever do a better job with the items I use a phone for than the Nexus

If you want a flagship phone without the flagship price this fits and I suspect any phone or electronic device for that reason if dropped will end up on the losing end.

Awesome device.

But this phone is about getting the best, about having a pure Android device backed by a company that's constantly pushing updates and giving their customers the freedom to customize their phone and make it their own

I was impressed by the amount of space offered on such a reasonably priced device, but the poor camera/speakers/display aren't worth it to me

So now, I'm stuck with a mediocre device that struggles to charge, and no recourse

This phone is for people that want a company that will support their device and their customers, and not lock it down

It`s a pretty solid device all around

This device is more efficient than many devices I have used with larger batteries

What that being said again this device is available right now today on Amazon for $500 and it is available on the Amazon payment program

After a month of use, I can comfortably say this is a fantastic device and Essential continues to support it with bi-monthly updates

This device feels amazing

This is a revolutionary device, that runs with the big dogs and often beats them for LE$$!

An uncluttered phone has to be experienced; once you've enjoyed a device without the garbage, you can't go back

I know there were some complaints at launch and it took some time to get it really up to par and up to speed, but holy crap this phone blows all the Samsung devices I've owned away.

This is a stellar device

I can't believe the co-founder of Android would release such a substandard device called the Essential phone

Having used an IPhone, and a few Android devices from Samsung and LG I can safely say this is my favorite device thus far!

This is the first generation Essential PH-1, and there have been weird quirks and bugs, and that's to be expected, but Essential has done what no other modern device manufacturer does: updates and customer service

then this device is perfect!

I knew about the camera issues going into it and still never felt like I was using a device that was more than half the cost of a flagship

Wifi's range and the signal are not the best compared to other CHEAPER devices I have

I really liked this phone its worked great for 2 weeks now the screen doesn't turn on

I didn't like the small body, though, as I like the way my Nexus fits in my hands

On the positive I adore how simple this phone is

I then have to go to Best buy and pay $40 for a type c fast charger like the one that comes with this phone

I do wish it had a dedicated headphone jack but the included USB-C adapter works well enough and seems to be of high quality

Crosschecked the USB-C to UCB-C cable and (AUT) power adapter, all working fine

845 chipset(c) Worst complaint is on the lack of headphone.

Every time the phone is plugged in to the charger, any charger, I have several different usb-c chargers, slow, fast, standard usb, doesn't matter, it will not charge

My Bose QC25 headphones do not work properly with the USB-C/3.5mm adapter

They include a great charger and USB-C to headphone cable

No headphone jack (I love USB-C)

I picked up a USB-C fast charger that matched the 27 watt output of the factory charger and the phone will not fast charge when connected to it.

Every time the phone is plugged in to the charger, any charger, I have several different usb-c chargers, slow, fast, standard usb, doesn't matter, it will not charge