Essential Phone vs Motorola edge
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Display
Size
Resolution
Technology
IPS LCD
OLED
Screen-to-body
84.85 %
95.91 %
Features
Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
90Hz refresh rate, HDR video support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Hardware
System chip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998
Qualcomm Snapdragon 765 SM7250-AA
Processor
GPU
Adreno 540
Adreno 620
RAM
Internal storage
128GB
256GB (UFS 2.1)
Storage expansion
microSDXC up to 1000 GB
Device type
Smartphone
Smartphone
OS
Android (10, 9.0 Pie, 8.1 Oreo, 7.1 Nougat)
Android (10)
Battery
Capacity
3040 mAh
4500 mAh
Type
Li - Ion, Not user replaceable
Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable
Charging
USB Power Delivery
Motorola TurboPower
Max charge speed
Wired: 18.0W
Camera
Rear
Dual camera
Quad camera
Main camera
Specifications
Aperture size: F1.9; Sensor size: 1/3.09"
Aperture size: F1.8; Sensor size: 1/1.7"; Pixel size: 0.8 μm
Second camera
13 MP (Black and White, Laser and PDAF)
8 MP (Telephoto)
Specifications
Aperture size: F1.9; Sensor size: 1/3.09"
Optical zoom: 2x; Aperture size: F2.4; Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Third camera
16 MP (Ultra-wide)
Specifications
Aperture size: F2.2; Focal Length: 13 mm; Pixel size: 1 μm
Fourth camera
ToF 3D depth sensing
Video recording
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (120 fps)
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps)
Features
Video calling, Video sharing
Time-lapse video, Hyperlapse, EIS
Front
8 MP
25 MP (EIS, HDR)
Design
Dimensions
Weight
the average is 6.3 oz (179 g)
the average is 6.3 oz (179 g)
Materials
Back: Ceramic; Frame: Titanium
Back: Plastic; Frame: Aluminum
Resistance
Splash, Dust; IP 54
Splash; IP 52
Biometrics
Fingerprint (touch)
2D Face unlock, In-screen fingerprint
Features
Notification light
Keys
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Colors
Black, Gray, Blue, White
Solar black, Midnight magenta
Cellular
5G
n2, n5, n12, n25, n41, n66, n71, Sub-6
LTE (FDD)
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 20(800 DD), 21(1500 Upper), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS)
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)
LTE (TDD)
Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+)
Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+)
UMTS
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
Data Speed
Dual SIM
Yes
SIM type
Nano SIM
Nano SIM
HD Voice
Yes
Multimedia
Headphones
No 3.5mm jack
3.5mm jack
Speakers
Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Earpiece, Multiple speakers
Features
aptX-HD
Screen mirroring
Wireless screen share
Wireless screen share
Radio
FM
Additional microphone(s)
for Noise cancellation
for Noise cancellation
Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth
5.0
5.1
Wi-Fi
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
USB
Type-C (reversible)
Type-C (reversible), USB 2.0
Features
Mass storage device, Video out, Charging, Headphones port
Charging
Location
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass
Other
NFC, VoIP, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync
NFC
Hearing aid compatible
M3, T3
Regulatory Approval
FCC approval
Date approved
Jun 26, 2017
Jun 18, 2020
Measured SAR
Head
0.28 W/kg
0.45 W/kg
Body
0.76 W/kg
1.45 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission
0.92 W/kg
1.59 W/kg
Wireless Router
0.70 W/kg
1.48 W/kg
Phablet
3.36 W/kg
Buyers information
Price
$ 700
$ 700
In The Box
Headset, 15W charger, USB Type-C cable, guides, SIM tool, Protective back cover
Availability
Officially announced
May 30, 2017
Apr 22, 2020
