Apple iPhone 6S (128GB) vs Essential Phone PH-1

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 6S vs Essential Phone PH-1 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/20/2017 5:31 PM, updated: 6/5/2025 5:01 AM

Compare Essential Phone PH-1 X Apple iPhone 6S (128GB) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
IPS

750x1334

12
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

1715
mAh

(Non removable)

17Points Essential Phone PH-1 Compare Apple iPhone 6S X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.71"
IPS

1312x2560

13
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3040
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Essential Phone PH-1

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

7 Advantages Apple iPhone 6S (128GB)	vs	17 Advantages Essential Phone PH-1
+NVMe (SSD)Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	UFS 2.1
+143 grams (5.01 ounces)29% Lighter	vs	185 grams (6.48 ounces)
+7.1 millimeters (0.28 inches)10% Thinner	vs	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	LTPS IPS LCD
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
1.51GHz 64bit Dual-core (14nm)	vs	+2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)133% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR4	vs	+4GB LPDDR4100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Aluminum body, glass front	vs	+Titanium frame, glass front, ceramic backAdvantage More resistant material
750x1334 pixels	vs	+1312x2560 pixels2 times Higher resolution screen
326 PPI	vs	+504 PPI55% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.7"	vs	+5.71"21% Larger screen
(back) 12MP	vs	+(dual camera) 13MP + 13MP116% Higher resolution main camera
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.9 (aperture)16% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 8MP59% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
2300000 apps (App Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1715 mAh	vs	+3040 mAh77% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
USB 2.0 proprietary connector	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+IP54 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

30 Common items in both devices

128GB (114GB available)

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras

+23 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	iPhone 6S (128GB)	Essential Phone PH-1
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Model	iPhone 6S (128GB)	Phone PH-1
Other model names	iPhone 6s A1633, iPhone 6s A1688 CDMA	Essential PH-1 Unlocked
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Europe), Canada, USA, Japan
Brand	Apple	Essential
Release date	9/25/2015, Announced: 9/9/2015	8/1/2017, Announced: 5/8/2017
Depth	7.1 millimeters (0.28 inches)	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	67.1 x 138.3 millimeters (2.64 x 5.44 in)	71.1 x 141.5 millimeters (2.8 x 5.57 in)
Weight	143 grams (5.01 ounces)	185 grams (6.48 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Titanium frame, glass front, ceramic back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP54 certified: protection against dust and splashing
📲 Display
	iPhone 6S (128GB)	Essential Phone PH-1
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	LTPS IPS LCD
Screen size	4.7" inches	5.71" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	750x1334 pixels (16:9)	1312x2560 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	326 PPI	504 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Sapphire Glass	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	500nits[typ]
🤖 Operating System
	iPhone 6S (128GB)	Essential Phone PH-1
System version	iOS 9.0	Android 7.1 Nougat
Firmware update	iOS 15	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPhone 6S (128GB)	Essential Phone PH-1
Chipset	64bit: Apple A9 (APL0898) (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.51GHz Twister (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR GT7600 (6-core, 650MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	Basemark OS II: 2195 (2.0)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPhone 6S (128GB)	Essential Phone PH-1
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR4	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	128GB (114GB available) NVMe (SSD)	128GB (114GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	iPhone 6S (128GB)	Essential Phone PH-1
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	1024/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900, CDMA 800/1700/1900/2100	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 A1633 model: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41) A1688 model: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 17, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	iPhone 6S (128GB)	Essential Phone PH-1
Back camera (main camera)	12 megapixels	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 13MP mono f/1.91/3.1"PDAF/Laser
Main camera resolution	4608x2592 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	29mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	1/3" inches
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPhone 6S (128GB)	Essential Phone PH-1
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	31mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPhone 6S (128GB)	Essential Phone PH-1
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound with dual speakers
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MPEG4, H.264, H.265, MOV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAC, eAAC, M4A	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPhone 6S (128GB)	Essential Phone PH-1
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPhone 6S (128GB)	Essential Phone PH-1
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPhone 6S (128GB)	Essential Phone PH-1
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1715 mAh	3040 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	27W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	14 hours	feature not registered
Standby	240 hours (10 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	iPhone 6S (128GB)	Essential Phone PH-1
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Silver, Gold, Space Gray, Rose Gold • Oleophobic coating • Touch ID v2 • Simultaneous HD video and image recording • 3D Touch display • FaceTime • Siri natural language • AirDrop file sharing • iCloud cloud service • NFC Apple Pay only (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX) • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Black, White, Stellar Gray, Ocean Depths
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPhone 6S (128GB)	Essential Phone PH-1
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.14W/kg (head), 1.14W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.87W/kg (head), 0.98W/kg (body)	feature not registered