Essential Phone vs OnePlus 7T
Display
Display size
Resolution
Pixel density
Technology
IPS LCD
Super AMOLED
Screen-to-body ratio
84.85 %
86.43 %
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, Phase detection autofocus
Specifications
Aperture size: F1.9; Sensor size: 1/3.09"
Aperture size: F1.6; Focal length: 26 mm; Sensor size: 1/2"; Pixel size: 0.8 μm
Second camera
13 megapixels
12 megapixels
Hardware Features
Black and White, Laser and Phase detection autofocus
Telephoto, Phase detection autofocus
Specifications
Aperture size: F1.9; Sensor size: 1/3.09"
Optical zoom: 2x; Aperture size: F2.2; Focal Length: 51 mm; Pixel size: 1 μm
Third camera
16 megapixels
Hardware Features
Ultra-wide, Autofocus
Specifications
Aperture size: F2.2; Focal Length: 17 mm
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) (960 fps)
Features
Video calling, Video sharing
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Time-lapse video, Digital image stabilization
Front
8 megapixels
16 megapixels
Features
Digital image stabilization (EIS), 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
Colors
Glacier blue, Frosted silver
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+ SM8150-AC
Processor
GPU
Adreno 540
Adreno 640
RAM
Internal storage
128 GB
128 GB, not expandable
OS
Android (10, 9.0 Pie, 8.1 Oreo, 7.1 Nougat)
Android (10), OxygenOS UI
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
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, Hall (for flip covers)
Other
NFC, VoIP, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync
NFC
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, 1800, 1900, 2100 MHz
Data
Dual SIM
Yes
SIM type
Nano SIM
Nano SIM
Battery
Capacity
3040 mAh
3800 mAh
Type
Not user replaceable
Not user replaceable
Charging
Yes
OnePlus Warp Charge
Phone features
Notifications
Haptic feedback
Other features
Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording
Regulatory Approval
Measured SAR
Head
0.28 W/kg
Body
0.76 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission
0.92 W/kg
Wireless Router
0.70 W/kg
Shopping information
In The Box
Warp Charge 30 power adapter, Warp Type-C cable, Quick Start guide, Welcome letter, Safety information and Warranty card, LOGO sticker, Case, Screen protector (pre-applied), SIM Tray ejector
MSRP price
$ 700
$ 599
