14 DAY TRIAL // Essential’s President Niccolo de Masi has just revealed that Sprint will be the exclusive carrier partner for the Essential PH-1 smartphone in the US. The smartphone was announced late last month and was soon made available for pre-order.
At the time of the launch, Essential revealed that pre-orders of the PH-1 smartphone would start shipping within 30 days, but an exact date wasn’t revealed. In a report, it was mentioned that Sprint would be the exclusive US carrier partner for Essential’s new phone, the PH-1.
At this point, there’s no information on the phone’s pricing at Sprint or the date when it’s expected to make its debut at the US carrier, one of the big four. Sprint will sell the smartphone in its online and physical stores, while customers will be able to get it with subsidies.
Essential PH-1 smartphone sells for $699 on the company’s website
The unlocked Essential PH-1 smartphone will be compatible with other US carries, including Verizon, AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile, and it will also be available on Essential’s online store.
The Essential’s PH-1 smartphone stands out with its sleek design featuring a 5.7-inch Full Display with 19:10 aspect ratio and 500nits of brightness. The screen’s resolution reaches 1312 x 2560 pixels and the smartphone comes with a dual-camera setup on the back, incorporating two 13MP sensors and an 8MP front sensor with f/2.2 aperture and support for 4k recording.
The smartphone features a titanium frame and ceramic back, while it also comes with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 coating on the display. It runs the latest Snapdragon 835 platform with 4GB of RAM and features support for USB Type-C port. In terms of battery capacity, it has a 3,040mAh juicer and comes with a number of accessories, including a 360-degree camera and a Phone Dock for charging the device using a magnetic dock.
The Essential PH-1 phone sells for $699 on the company’s website and it will be made available at partner retail stores at some point. It’s also said to come with its own digital assistant, but that remains to be seen.