Solid quality build

- The feel quality is very nice, however, the material of the phone gives it a very slippery feeling.

I believe the glasses is good quality , it may be j ust because I am unlucky or due to phone design

Great specs, fantastic build quality, and the screen is massive

Last camera update enhanced the overall picture quality, puting it inches above the iPhone selfie camera and

This built quality is best of its kind..really liked the phone..android updates are on par with pixel devices..happy for this purchase..really recommend it!!

Also, the display is gorgeous.- data / call quality on ATT, great- easy of activation on ATT,

) Great call quality

Yes, there are better cameras and camera software; but media reports of poor quality are greatly exaggerated

Portrait mode is one of the best things with the camera and this shows the commitment from the team for the updates that improved the camera quality since the launch

I like the idea behind the Essential Phone - - no bloatware, latest version of android, nice quality materials

Camera now better than described in reviews : no lag and really good quality

Very good build quality, feels good in my hand and looks great

The build quality is exceptional, the screen is beautiful, the weight of the phone is great and importantly it runs STOCK Android

It just feels like a super quality device and now runs great and camera work very well maybe not the best but really good

I love this phone ,great quality on camera ,the storage is 128 gb ,can store tons of apps,the volume is pretty loud on the phone and it comes with a charger along with the connector to connect earphones to the phone since there is no headphone jack,there are some things that bother me a little bit,the front camera doesn't work and the connector ,sometimes, there is no volume and the sound isn't working ,the phone has to be restarted or the connector has to be unplugged to the phone,to get it to work, it's a great phone ,just a couple minor problems.

weightHowever, the ultra fast Android update, the quality of build and amazing price way overrides the shortcomings

Pros:+Build quality is excellent

Great build quality, nice screen, snappy

Eventually, I was able to find a case for it, but it was definitely not the nicest quality and I really missed not being able to buy an otterbox or lifeprof case for it.

Good quality camera and the developers do a great job updating it constantly.

Right from the start the build quality is solid

( + / — ) Camera/Picture quality (good enough for me),( + / — ) Not for VR (still a “niche” use case),( + / — 

Beautiful build quality, small bezels, works with all major carriers, no bloatware, and Android Pie

I love the build quality of this phone but it suffers from phantom taps that seems like its a software issue

Excellent build quality - you can only compare this build quality with an iPhone X3

This phone has great build quality and is fast and responsive

Great quality for this price

Neither of us wanted to give up all the great qualities of our Current Samsung phones for anything, but we gave the Essential Phone a go; And we couldn't be happier!The Look, Feel and Ease of use of this

The Essential phone is about having the freedom from chaotic apps, cheap quality phones and giving our our life back to a point where we personally dictate what goes in and out of our phones (without rooting) and not have to deal with what was given to us by the greedy and intrusive cell phone company that they think we need in our

was more than advertised by .2 oz (& the phone is too heavy)The design of the glass looks cool (aside from the notch), but is very fragile if droppedSomething is wrong with the microphone that causes poor audio quality and occasional feedback when recording videosThe cell reception is not so great

The quality is great although I have not installed the Google Camera APK and hence cannot compare the native camera functionality vs the Google

okay-Build quality great-Software great - this is a reason to buy on its own!-NFC - included (sensor is at the bottom of the phone)-USB-C - included and much

Don't buy this phone poor quality.

The picture quality of the screen is just beautiful the build quality is just unreal and the battery life is fantastic!

It's slow, and the quality is poor

I know a lot of T-Mobile users have complained about poor cell service with this device, but I'm on AT&T in St. Louis, MO, and reception/call quality have been absolutely excellent

The sound quality is really good, there is no problem with Bluetooth connection to my car or speaker at home, I really don't use

Top quality phone

I have noticed, like some people have said, a little weaker signal quality than my last phone.

Don't like the camera but love stock Android and the build quality

Excellent screen, excellent build quality, and awesome specifications.

If you want super high quality photos or to make a movie with your phone, look at another phones or get a real camera.-Monochrome camera, just... why

I am not a professional photographer, nor do I pretend to be, but the quality of the videos and pictures are better than my HTC One M9 that I had previously, and the black and white option is pretty cool, I have used it more than I though I would

On the whole, I find a lot to like about this phone, and some things--like the elegant high quality build and no bezel screen--to love

But with the latest releases as of writing (12/28/2017) it is the best pic quality you can get from a 13MP camera that I've

The build quality is the best I've seen in a long time.

Great build quality

The build quality is great and looks amazing

Just using the Pixel Camera App improved picture quality substantially.

Using the last 6 months as a barometer, the velocity of updates for the camera that we have seen will certain further enhancement photo quality and eliminate all of the concerns for the point and shoot recreational photographer

Despite what the top reviewers said about this phone on the actual launch date, it's actually a great phone, I love the build quality, the qualtiy of the camera as gotten better with frequent updates , unless your totally nitpicking then you shouldn't have any major problems with this phone

Its only saving grace is the nice build quality, but when combined with the shoddy software it gives the impression that you've just been tricked into buying a four-year-old budget smartphone in a nice package for $500 - hence the two star rating

This phone has a great build quality

The build quality is amazing

I mean, this would be considered very good quality relative to phones from a few generations ago

fantastic price at 399 with top s835 flagship quality

Excellent Build Quality and material

Camera is a little slower and lower quality than expected

It was slow and buggy and quality was lacking

Perfect build quality( Hardware) , but camera so so

I can imagine it's very difficult to assure quality for a company as new as essential.

--Exterior:-The build quality is excellent, the ceramic back feels like a porcelain plate, its super slippery, but feels very good.-The plastic layer between the titanium and screen is clearly visible on the white model, but the 2 layers are perfectly flush to the micrometer level.-The weight (in combination with the ceramic) definitely gives the phone a premium feeling--Hardware:-Yes the camera is sub-par, Essential has been pushing software updates for the camera, but the lack of OIS and the relatively bad low-light performance are hardware issues and cannot be fixed with software

Totally user friendly, and just unbelievable quality video and pictures.

One area where I think they could improve the quality

I think that it's a great price for the specs that it has and the build quality of the phone

It feels nice in the hand and has great build quality

Excellent battery life, great build quality and design, and it does everything I need it to

Now the camera app... doesn't take the best quality pics.

Otherwise, the build and materials quality of the Essential PH-1 is fantastic.

I wanted a good quality product by a company that backs up what they put out

Now I have to say the quality of this product is far superior than xiaomi in terms of build and quality

if PH-1 can be improved the camera quality, it will be better.

It is the best cell phone you can buy, excellent quality, very good screen, incredible battery life,

Nice build quality, solid - but

Nice design and fantastic photo quality

This phone has the best quality and hardware I have ever used in a phone and I like it much better than the iPhone 10

This phone has the best quality and hardware I have ever used in a phone and I like it much better than the iPhone 10

Great build quality and OS, but the antenna is terrible

The graphics quality is sharp and clear, it is pure HD quality.

Faster than my nexus 6p , with better camera quality ,same support and great battery life

Great build quality

100% Recommend purchasing this phone to anyone looking to get a great quality, high functioning, durable phone that does not require a contract

Phone seemed of good quality with a cracked screen it became inoperable

Great build quality.

Horrible Quality Control on an otherwise nice design o_01st unit (on the right) had terrible connectivity issues, especially with Wi-Fi, with no definitive information if it is hardware, software, or both.2nd unit (on the left) has what is called "light bleed" on this LCD panel which is something I Am unfamiliar with, I received a notification and thought my screen was broke, downloaded a screen test app to confirm, what I was seeing on the ambient screen, or even watching a video, it is pretty distracting and discomfort when viewing.

I love the build quality of this phone but it suffers from phantom taps that seems like its a software issue

Decent quality in good light conditions, but extremely bad in darker surroundings

A good quality set of buds, the adapter, and the phone are all I need - the expensive stuff stays at home, in the office/lounge

For these use cases, the quality and speed of the pictures for the Essential phone is great.

What I loved: build quality, screen, software experience, design and

The build quality of this phone is excellent

Many reviews seemed to be concerned about the camera, in my experience the quality is good

Great quality and craftsmanship.

Pure quality from the ground up

Eventually, I was able to find a case for it, but it was definitely not the nicest quality and I really missed not being able to buy an otterbox or lifeprof case for it.

The quality of the case of phone is really bad

Excellent build quality.

I love the build quality and the ergonomics are far superior to my Galaxy S8 which I may sell if the Essential passes the trial period

its build quality is great except awful camera,disgusting design and baby crying like speaker.

I appreciate Apple’s “less is more” design principles and the superb quality and durability of their products, but I don’t

Excellent quality phone, really couldn't ask for more.

It is a very clean, fast and high quality product

The build quality is also very wonderful, although sometimes the back of the phone smudges (but I don't really mind)

The S8 has many great qualities, but the waterfall screen and the awkward placement of the fingerprint sensor has made me accidentally open and close apps and "butt dial" on many occasions

Essential phone is just the essential features don't really well with brilliant manufacturing quality that makes Samsung feel cheap by comparison.

Great price and quality

I expected decent quality with the 500 dollar price tag, and when I got the phone and held it in my hand it exceeded my expectations

Camera is ok, not terrible, but everything else about the phone screams flagship and quality

Great built quality, looks and performance

Screen is good quality does well

I would give 5 stars if it was not for a not so good camera quality.

Solid build quality, smooth software and a unique looks are my favorite things about the phone

After receiving the phone, I immediately noticed how sleek and beautiful it was--the fingerprint sensor on the back of the phone was honestly one of my favorite qualities due to its location

This phone is very easy to like and it's quality is great

The camera is good quality and would recommend side loading the Google camera app

/essential to really boost the quality

Great software experience, running on the latest Android build (Android 9.0 Pie).The build quality is great, the ceramic back is pretty durable but for the front panel you may want to get a screen protector

The build quality is excellent

Incredible build quality

While the overall build quality is good, it isn't eye catching as phones like the Samsung Galaxy can be, nor is it particularly practical as the glass back has a tendency to fall off surfaces if there is any kind of an incline

The build quality of course is stunning but the experience of the functionality is fantastic

Reception is great, same reception quality as our previous phones which never had any problems

Solid build quality, near bezel-free display, descent LCD screen, Qualcomm 835 CPU.

It's a good buy for 350$. An above average beautiful phone with great build quality

THIS PHONE IS GREAT OVERALL*CALL QUALITY IS

The phone worked and look great, the sound quality was good, the screen was amazing, and the performance was great

The build quality is superb

Everything about it is top quality

From it's rock solid build quality to striking looks and snappy performance anyone looking for a new phone that wants to save $$$a buy would be well serves with his phone so long as the camera department isn't a top priority for you

SUPER QUALITY

no bloat software; very nice looking and fits well in my hand; a lot of space (no need to deal with memory cards); good audio quality and good signal

Excellent phone call quality

The 360 camera is fun, albeit medium quality pictures

Stellar build quality, and super responsive.

The sound quality is exceptional

But the sound quality isn't very good, no wireless charging, etc etc

Good quality case, good audio, super fast processing

The battery life is good overall, it has up to date high end specs, a beautiful screen, amazing build quality, you just cannot go wrong for under $500.Things I would change-I want a headphone port-Even though it has 128GB of storage (Amazing!

Graphics are so crisp and gorgeous and the sound quality out of the phone is even amazing as well

I only need photos at a quality/resolution consistent with unlimited Google photo storage

The build quality is pretty great, although I still recommend a case

The build quality is pretty great, although I still recommend a case

I used some of the best headphones but the sound quality is not good.

The QHD screen is of good quality certainly not at par with Iphone X or Galaxy S8 + but definitely produces rich and vivid colors3

The photo's from the camera are great quality

The audio quality is great for what is expected with a cellphone these days - no cutouts, no distortion, just good deep audio (when using good buds or headphones)

I ended up returning mine as I didn't like the camera quality and the smaller form factor

Great phone with excellent call quality

When I called the customer care, i was told that the glass cannot be replaced and hence i need to get the entire phone replaced with $200.I would never recommend this phone to anybody - poor quality.

It is pure QUALITY, and I feel that every time I pick it up

The build quality is excellent

Overall solid build quality and responsive with some minor lag and freeze which can be addressed in OTA updates

Pros:-Great build quality with unique choice of materials to set it apart from other handsets out there-Agreeable display quality and brightness despite the horrendous notch at the top

Awesome quality product I love the fact that is so simple to use and quality for price is wonderful.

brand new and it is slow, the keyboard lags on a few applications and it is constantly going through updates that don't seem to improve the quality of the phone

Perfect form factor (easy to hold) and top build quality (alas, skin and screen protector are still advisable, I know firsthand

The way it fits in your hand and the way it feels and looks all reinforce good design and high quality

Sound quality is pretty good too.

If you take alot of pictures and high-quality is important, choose something else

So think about it, there are dozens of other phone manufactures that produce similar if not inferior photo quality to the Essential PH-1.

However, it doesn't work well as a phone... it frequently drops calls or has very poor call quality.

feels great in hand and great build quality.

The build quality is really excellent

production is delayed and it shows in the poor quality control of the recent units

Good build, quality and material.

The best phone my husband has had in a long time!....very top quality for everything he does.

Has a quality feel and appeals to my emotion the way no other phone has done over the years.

CameraThe built-in camera is solid, quick, good quality

The cameras are also of great quality, and the attachment ports on the back really give this phone a tangible edge to the competition (360 degree 4k camera support).I would recommend this to anyone who needs a basic smartphone and doesn't want to upgrade to the newest model every couple years because the old one broke

The build quality was fantastic (except seeing fingerprints, but that is why i had a case).It lasted me from Nov '17 until May '19

Otherwise, the overall build quality is excellent

Previously a Pixel XL user; I find the build quality, fit and finish, to be superior in all respects

The quality is good but without image stabilizer, I can tell the video is more shaky especially when shooting while walking around.

The build quality is so amazing.

As long as there is a signal, I get great call quality consistently

The screen is very good and the build quality is good enough that I can work through it's short comings

Amazon/essential stand behind the product- great service (at least with Verizon)- nice build quality- good cameraCons- camera software- lack of wide-screen angle camera- occasionally defective products

It's a shame given the great build quality.

Overall a quality phone and a pleasure to use.

Had phone for few days, it is a fast phone running Android Pie sound is very good build quality is excellent, overall a five star phone for me, can't go wrong for price would recommend to anybody

The camera has similar qualities, and I really like its simplicity

The build quality of the phone is amazing

Solid quality and Android P out the box

Fast performing, excellent camera quality, sound couldn't be better.

Every update and every Beta with Q available to all users with the Essential Beta App

It just works as

Regarding the negative:[-] Delay in saving the picture when using the default camera app (this don't bother me too much as I didn't take photo that

I have never broken a

It worked as good as on my Nexus 5x

but it lacks some of the features that the rear facing camera includes those features being portrait mode, 120 frames per second slow motion, monochrome video and monochrome photo, as well as we don't have a front-facing flash on this device

and it may not be as smooth as a

Screen is clear and bright (IPS In Plane Switching), but it's not OLED, so if you use in bed at night, the screen doesn't dim down as much as I'd like (compared to my old Nexus 6 OLED screen).

just works as it should for me.

Updates are available at least as fast as on Google's own phones, if not sooner

A couple of my installed Apps are not working as yet, but they will be updated soon.

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 did a couple weeks of reading and research on it as well as the OnePlus 5t and thought what the heck I'd give it a shot

n’t have signal in most of house and I missed a lot of phone calls, but the phone is great build and overall a great product except if you have low signal in your house it will compromise your call quality up to having missed calls

I still recommend the One Plus 5T over this if you have the extra money or have a CDMA carrier

3T has a mediocre camera and it blows this phone away

Arguably the 5T is better than the Essential, stats-wise, but the elegant design and stock Android won out in the end.