Essential Phone vs OnePlus 6T
Display
Display size
Resolution
Pixel density
Technology
IPS LCD
AMOLED
Screen-to-body ratio
84.85 %
85.77 %
Features
Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 6), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Camera
Rear
Dual camera
Dual camera
Main camera
Hardware Features
Laser and Phase detection autofocus
Optical image stabilization, Phase detection autofocus
Specifications
Aperture size: F1.9; Sensor size: 1/3.09"
Aperture size: F1.7; Focal length: 25 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.6"; Pixel size: 1.22 μm
Second camera
13 megapixels
20 megapixels
Hardware Features
Black and White, Laser and Phase detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Specifications
Aperture size: F1.9; Sensor size: 1/3.09"
Aperture size: F1.7; Focal Length: 25 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.8"; Pixel size: 1 μm
Video recording
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (120 fps)
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (480 fps)
Features
Video calling, Video sharing
Digital image stabilization, Video calling, Video sharing
Front
8 megapixels
16 megapixels
Features
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Design
Dimensions
Weight
the average is 6.1 oz (174 g)
the average is 6.1 oz (174 g)
Materials
Back: Ceramic; Frame: Titanium
Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5); Frame: Aluminum
Resistance
Splash, Dust; IP 54
Biometrics
Fingerprint (touch)
2D Face unlock, In-screen fingerprint
Features
Notification light
Colors
Black, Gray, Blue, White
Black, Purple
Multimedia
Headphones
USB Type-C (reversible)
USB Type-C (reversible)
Speakers
Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Features
aptX-HD
aptX-HD
Screen mirroring
Wireless screen share
Wireless screen share
Additional microphone(s)
for Noise cancellation
for Noise cancellation
Hardware & Performance
System chip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998
Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SDM845
Processor
GPU
Adreno 540
Adreno 630
RAM
Internal storage
128 GB
256 GB, not expandable
OS
Android (10, 9.0 Pie, 8.1 Oreo, 7.1 Nougat)
Android (9.0 Pie)
Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth
5.0
5.0
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; MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
USB
USB Type-C (reversible)
USB Type-C (reversible), USB 2.0
Features
Mass storage device, Video out
Mass storage device
Location
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou
Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers)
Other
NFC, VoIP, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync
NFC, UMA (Wi-Fi Calling), VoIP, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync
Cellular
LTE (FDD)
Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30
Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71
LTE (TDD)
Bands 38, 39, 40, 41
Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46
UMTS
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
Data
Dual SIM
Yes
SIM type
Nano SIM
Nano SIM
HD Voice
Yes
VoLTE
Yes
Battery
Capacity
3040 mAh
3700 mAh
Type
Not user replaceable
Li - Ion, Not user replaceable
Charging
Yes
OnePlus Dash Charge
Phone features
Notifications
Haptic feedback
Haptic feedback, Music ringtones, Vibration
Other features
Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording
Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording, TTY/TDD
Regulatory Approval
FCC approval
Date approved
Jun 26, 2017
Oct 30, 2018
Measured SAR
Head
0.28 W/kg
1.34 W/kg
Body
0.76 W/kg
1.19 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission
0.92 W/kg
1.59 W/kg
Wireless Router
0.70 W/kg
1.32 W/kg
Phablet
3.62 W/kg
Shopping information
In The Box
Screen Protector (pre-applied), Case, Fast Charge Type-C Cable, Fast Charge Power Adapter, SIM Tray Ejector, Welcome Letter, Quick Start Guide / Poster, Safety Information, Type-C to 3.5 mm Headphone Jack Adapter
MSRP price
$ 700
$ 629
