Essential Phone vs OnePlus 7 Pro
Display
Display size
Resolution
Pixel density
Technology
IPS LCD
AMOLED
Screen-to-body ratio
84.85 %
88.46 %
Features
Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
90 Hz Refresh rate, HDR video support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Camera
Rear
Dual camera
Triple camera
Main camera
Hardware Features
Laser and Phase detection autofocus
Optical image stabilization, Laser and Phase detection autofocus
Specifications
Aperture size: F1.9; Sensor size: 1/3.09"
Aperture size: F1.6; Sensor size: 1/2"; Pixel size: 0.8 μm
Second camera
13 megapixels
8 megapixels
Hardware Features
Black and White, Laser and Phase detection autofocus
Telephoto, Optical image stabilization
Specifications
Aperture size: F1.9; Sensor size: 1/3.09"
Optical zoom: 3x; Aperture size: F2.4; Pixel size: 1 μm
Third camera
16 megapixels
Hardware Features
Ultra-wide
Specifications
Aperture size: F2.2; Focal Length: 17 mm
Flash
Dual LED
Dual LED
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
Time-lapse video, Continuous autofocus, Digital image stabilization, Video calling, Video sharing
Front
8 megapixels
16 megapixels
Features
Pop-up, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Design
Dimensions
Weight
the average is 6 oz (172 g)
the average is 6 oz (172 g)
Materials
Back: Ceramic; Frame: Titanium
Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5); Frame: Metal
Resistance
Splash, Dust; IP 54
Biometrics
Fingerprint (touch)
2D Face unlock, In-screen fingerprint
Features
Notification light
Colors
Black, Gray, Blue, White
Colors
Mirror gray, Nebula blue, Almond
Multimedia
Headphones
USB Type-C (reversible)
USB Type-C (reversible)
Speakers
Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Earpiece, Multiple speakers
Features
aptX-HD
Dolby Atmos, 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 855
Processor
GPU
Adreno 540
Adreno 640
RAM
Internal storage
128 GB
256 GB, not expandable
OS
Android (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 3.1
Features
Mass storage device, Video out
Mass storage device
Location
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, Dual-band positioning, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass
Other
NFC, VoIP, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync
NFC, 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, 66, 71
LTE (TDD)
Bands 38, 39, 40, 41
Bands 34, 38, 39, 41, 46, 48
UMTS
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
800, 850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
Data
Dual SIM
Yes
SIM type
Nano SIM
Nano SIM
HD Voice
Yes
Battery
Capacity
3040 mAh
4000 mAh
Type
Not user replaceable
Li - Ion, Not user replaceable
Charging
Yes
OnePlus Warp Charge
Talk time
the average is 21 h (1288 min)
Stand-by time
the average is 19 days (457 h)
Phone features
Notifications
Haptic feedback
Haptic feedback, Music ringtones, Vibration
Other features
Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording
Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording
Regulatory Approval
FCC approval
Date approved
Jun 26, 2017
May 15, 2019
FCC measured SAR
Head
0.28 W/kg
1.20 W/kg
Body
0.76 W/kg
0.65 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission
0.92 W/kg
1.59 W/kg
Wireless Router
0.70 W/kg
1.19 W/kg
Shopping information
In The Box
Warp Charge 30W Power Adapter, Warp Type-C Cable (Support USB 2.0), Quick Start Guide, Welcome Letter, Safety Information, Warranty Card, LOGO Sticker, Case, Screen Protector (pre-applied), SIM Tray Ejector
MSRP price
$ 700
$ 750
