Essential Phone PH-1 vs Apple iPhone 13 mini (512GB)

Share page: Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Share page:

Side by side comparison between Essential Phone PH-1 vs Apple iPhone 13 mini phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/15/2021 3:44 AM, updated: 9/11/2025 6:43 PM

Compare Apple iPhone 13 mini X Essential Phone PH-1 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.71"
IPS

1312x2560

13
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3040
mAh

(Non removable)

23Points Apple iPhone 13 mini (512GB) Compare Essential Phone PH-1 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.4"
OLED

1080x2340

12
MP

12mp

4GB
RAM

Hexa-core

2438
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 13 mini (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!

11 Advantages Essential Phone PH-1	vs	23 Advantages Apple iPhone 13 mini (512GB)
+Titanium frame, glass front, ceramic backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
+1312x2560 pixels33% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2340 pixels
+504 PPI6% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	477 PPI
+5.71"6% Larger screen	vs	5.4"
+(dual camera) 13MP + 13MP7% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3040 mAh25% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2438 mAh
+27W50% 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.	vs	18W
+Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapterAdvantage Best output for headset	vs	proprietary audio output
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)	vs	+3.23GHz 64bit Hexa-core (5nm)10% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128GB (114GB available)	vs	+512GB (490GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files
UFS 2.1	vs	+NVMe (SSD)Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
185 grams (6.48 ounces)	vs	+141 grams (4.94 ounces)31% Lighter
7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	vs	+7.65 millimeters (0.3 inches)2% Thinner
LTPS IPS LCD	vs	+Super Retina XDR OLEDAdvantage Super Retina XDR OLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+Dolby Vision/HDR10Advantage The Dolby Vision/HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
16 million	vs	+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
f/1.9 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.6 (aperture)19% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 8MP	vs	+(dual front camera) 12MP + 0.3MP54% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 5000 Mbps4 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Face unlock 2D	vs	+Face unlock 3DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Mono sound with dual speakers	vs	+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
2 microphones	vs	+3 microphones50% More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
IP54 certified	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

25 Common items in both devices

4GB LPDDR4 / 4GB LPDDR4X

60Hz

Only digital zoom

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

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

4K UHD (3840x2160)

(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)

+18 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Essential Phone PH-1	iPhone 13 mini (512GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Phone PH-1	iPhone 13 mini (512GB)
Other model names	Essential PH-1 Unlocked	iPhone 13 Mini (A2626, A2628, A2629, A2630, A2481)
Country or region available	(Europe), Canada, USA, Japan	(Global, International)
Brand	Essential	Apple
Release date	8/1/2017, Announced: 5/8/2017	9/24/2021, Announced: 9/14/2021
Depth	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	7.65 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.1 x 141.5 millimeters (2.8 x 5.57 in)	64.2 x 131.5 millimeters (2.53 x 5.18 in)
Weight	185 grams (6.48 ounces)	141 grams (4.94 ounces)
Build, materials	Titanium frame, glass front, ceramic back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	IP54 certified: protection against dust and splashing	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Essential Phone PH-1	iPhone 13 mini (512GB)
Display type	LTPS IPS LCD	Super Retina XDR OLED
Screen size	5.71" inches	5.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1312x2560 pixels	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	504 PPI	477 PPI
Colors	16 million	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Ceramic Shield
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	500nits[typ]	800nits[typ], 1200nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10 Oleophobic coating screen True-tone Wide color gamut
🤖 Operating System
	Essential Phone PH-1	iPhone 13 mini (512GB)
System version	Android 7.1 Nougat	iOS 15
Firmware update	Android 10	iOS 26
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Essential Phone PH-1	iPhone 13 mini (512GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)	64bit: Apple A15 Bionic (5nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 3.23GHz Avalanche (Dual-core) 4x 1.82GHz Blizzard (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)	Apple GPU (4-core)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 772513 (v9) Geekbench: 4681 (v5.1) GFXBench: 60fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Essential Phone PH-1	iPhone 13 mini (512GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (114GB available) UFS 2.1	512GB (490GB available) NVMe (SSD)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Essential Phone PH-1	iPhone 13 mini (512GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	1024/150 Mbps	5000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	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	LTE Cat20 VoLTE A2628, A2629, A2630 versions: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) A2626, A2481 versions: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Sub6/mmWave A2626, A2628: (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79) A2629, A2630: (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78, 79) A2481: (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79, 258, 260, 261)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, 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, SA/NSA, Sub6
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
	Essential Phone PH-1	iPhone 13 mini (512GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 13MP mono f/1.91/3.1"PDAF/Laser	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.4120°13mm1/3.6"PDAF
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.6 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.7µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@24/30/60fps 1080p@30/60/120/240fps Dolby Vision HDR (60fps)
📸 Front camera
	Essential Phone PH-1	iPhone 13 mini (512GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	(dual front camera) 12 megapixels 0.3MP SL 3D
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	23mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.6" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Essential Phone PH-1	iPhone 13 mini (512GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound with dual speakers	Stereo sound Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	3 microphones
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Essential Phone PH-1	iPhone 13 mini (512GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	proprietary audio output
TV output	Not supported	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Essential Phone PH-1	iPhone 13 mini (512GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 3D Gyroscope Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Essential Phone PH-1	iPhone 13 mini (512GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3040 mAh	2438 mAh
Charger, watts	27W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0	18W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	15W Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Essential Phone PH-1	iPhone 13 mini (512GB)
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: Black, White, Stellar Gray, Ocean Depths	• Colors: Midnight, Starlight, Blue, Pink, Red Apple Pay • Face ID • MagSafe
☢️ Radiation rate
	Essential Phone PH-1	iPhone 13 mini (512GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.19W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.97W/kg (head), 0.98W/kg (body)