Apple iPhone XS (512GB) vs Essential Phone PH-1

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

9/13/2018 8:18 PM, updated: 6/9/2025 10:59 PM

Compare Essential Phone PH-1 X Apple iPhone XS (512GB) 18Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.8"
AMOLED

1125x2436

12
MP

7.1mp

4GB
RAM

Hexa-core

2658
mAh

(Non removable)

13Points Essential Phone PH-1 Compare Apple iPhone XS 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? Apple iPhone XS (512GB)

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!

18 Advantages Apple iPhone XS (512GB)	vs	13 Advantages Essential Phone PH-1
+512GB (498GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128GB (114GB available)
+NVMe (SSD)Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	UFS 2.1
+177 grams (6.2 ounces)5% Lighter	vs	185 grams (6.48 ounces)
+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)1% Thinner	vs	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	LTPS IPS LCD
+Dolby Vision/HDR10Advantage The Dolby Vision/HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+5.8"2% Larger screen	vs	5.71"
+Quad-LED flashAdvantage The Quad-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+1/2.55" inches18% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/3" inches
+f/1.8 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.9 (aperture)
+Face unlock 3DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Face unlock 2D
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls	vs	Mono sound with dual speakers
+3 microphones50% More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	2 microphones
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	IP54 certified
2.25GHz 64bit Hexa-core (7nm)	vs	+2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)19% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Stainless steel body, glass front/back	vs	+Titanium frame, glass front, ceramic backAdvantage More resistant material
1125x2436 pixels	vs	+1312x2560 pixels23% Higher resolution screen
463 PPI	vs	+504 PPI9% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP	vs	+(dual camera) 13MP + 13MP7% Higher resolution main camera
(front) 7.1MP	vs	+(front) 8MP13% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 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
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
2658 mAh	vs	+3040 mAh14% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
15W	vs	+27W80% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
proprietary audio output	vs	+Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapterAdvantage Best output for headset
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.

27 Common items in both devices

4GB LPDDR4X / 4GB LPDDR4

60Hz

16 million

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

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

4K UHD (3840x2160)

4G LTE-A

+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	iPhone XS (512GB)	Essential Phone PH-1
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Model	iPhone XS (512GB)	Phone PH-1
Other model names	iPhone Xs A1920, A2097, A2098, A2100	Essential PH-1 Unlocked
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Europe), Canada, USA, Japan
Brand	Apple	Essential
Release date	9/21/2018, Announced: 9/12/2018	8/1/2017, Announced: 5/8/2017
Depth	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.9 x 143.6 millimeters (2.79 x 5.65 in)	71.1 x 141.5 millimeters (2.8 x 5.57 in)
Weight	177 grams (6.2 ounces)	185 grams (6.48 ounces)
Build, materials	Stainless steel body, glass front/back	Titanium frame, glass front, ceramic back
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	IP54 certified: protection against dust and splashing
📲 Display
	iPhone XS (512GB)	Essential Phone PH-1
Display type	Super AMOLED	LTPS IPS LCD
Screen size	5.8" inches	5.71" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1125x2436 pixels (19.5:9)	1312x2560 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	463 PPI	504 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	625nits[typ] Dolby Vision/HDR10 Oleophobic coating screen	500nits[typ]
🤖 Operating System
	iPhone XS (512GB)	Essential Phone PH-1
System version	iOS 12	Android 7.1 Nougat
Firmware update	iOS 18	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPhone XS (512GB)	Essential Phone PH-1
Chipset	64bit: Apple A12 Bionic (7nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)
CPU	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.25GHz Vortex (Dual-core) 4x 1.6GHz Tempest (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Apple GPU (4-Core)	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 346379 (v7) Geekbench: 11472 (v4.4) GFXBench: 47fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPhone XS (512GB)	Essential Phone PH-1
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	512GB (498GB available) NVMe (SSD)	128GB (114GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	iPhone XS (512GB)	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	1024/150 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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	All models: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 A2100 model: TD-SCDMA 1900/2000	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16 VoLTE A1920/A2100 models: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,14, 17, 18, 19,20,25,26,29,30,32,66,71) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40, 41,46) A2097 model: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,14, 17, 18, 19, 20,25,26,28,29,30,32,66) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40, 41,46) A2098 model: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,11,12,13,14, 17, 18, 19, 20,21,25,26,28,29,30,66) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40, 41,42,46)	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 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, 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 XS (512GB)	Essential Phone PH-1
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP f/2.452mm1.0µm	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 13MP mono f/1.91/3.1"PDAF/Laser
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Quad-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	1/3" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical 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	1080p@240fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPhone XS (512GB)	Essential Phone PH-1
Front camera (secondary)	7.1 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3072x2304 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	32mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPhone XS (512GB)	Essential Phone PH-1
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Mono sound with dual speakers
Active noise cancellation	3 microphones	2 microphones
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPhone XS (512GB)	Essential Phone PH-1
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	proprietary audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot	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 XS (512GB)	Essential Phone PH-1
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 3D 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 XS (512GB)	Essential Phone PH-1
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2658 mAh	3040 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0	27W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	20 hours	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	iPhone XS (512GB)	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: Space Gray, Silver, Gold • Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter included Apple Pay • AirDrop, iCloud, FaceTime, Siri • Face ID	• Colors: Black, White, Stellar Gray, Ocean Depths
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPhone XS (512GB)	Essential Phone PH-1
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered