Essential Phone PH-1 vs Infinix GT 30 Pro (256GB/8GB)

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Side by side comparison between Essential Phone PH-1 vs Infinix GT 30 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/10/2025 4:07 AM, updated: 6/19/2025 6:46 AM

Compare Infinix GT 30 Pro X Essential Phone PH-1 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.71"
IPS

1312x2560

13
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3040
mAh

(Non removable)

23Points Infinix GT 30 Pro (256GB/8GB) Compare Essential Phone PH-1 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.78"
AMOLED

1224x2720

108
MP

13mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Infinix GT 30 Pro (256GB/8GB)

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!

6 Advantages Essential Phone PH-1	vs	23 Advantages Infinix GT 30 Pro (256GB/8GB)
+185 grams (6.48 ounces)2% Lighter	vs	189 grams (6.62 ounces)
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)3% Thinner	vs	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+Titanium frame, glass front, ceramic backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+1312x2560 pixels1% Higher resolution screen	vs	1224x2720 pixels
+504 PPI15% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	440 PPI
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)	vs	+3.35GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)35% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4	vs	+8GB LPDDR5X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128GB (114GB available)	vs	+256GB (220GB available)93% More internal storage for applications and files
UFS 2.1	vs	+UFS 4.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
LTPS IPS LCD	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
60Hz	vs	+144Hz140% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
16 million	vs	+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
5.71"	vs	+6.78"19% Larger screen
(dual camera) 13MP + 13MP	vs	+(dual camera) 108MP + 8MP3 times Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 13MP60% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 10	vs	+Android 16Advantage Android 16 is newer and safer
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps193% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
3040 mAh	vs	+5500 mAh81% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
27W	vs	+45W67% 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.
Not supported	vs	+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM)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
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
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
5.0 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.4 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.4 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

28 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

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

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras

f/1.9 (aperture)

4K UHD (3840x2160)

(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)

+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Essential Phone PH-1	Infinix GT 30 Pro (256GB/8GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Phone PH-1	Infinix GT 30 Pro (256GB/8GB)
Other model names	Essential PH-1 Unlocked	Infinix GT 30 Pro X6873
Country or region available	(Europe), Canada, USA, Japan	(Global, International)
Brand	Essential	Infinix
Release date	8/1/2017, Announced: 5/8/2017	6/1/2025, Announced: 5/21/2025
Depth	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.1 x 141.5 millimeters (2.8 x 5.57 in)	75.8 x 163.7 millimeters (2.98 x 6.44 in)
Weight	185 grams (6.48 ounces)	189 grams (6.62 ounces)
Build, materials	Titanium frame, glass front, ceramic back	Plastic body, glass front Back: RGB LED
Protection against water and others	IP54 certified: protection against dust and splashing	IP64 certified: dust proof and protection from short-term exposure to water jets
📲 Display
	Essential Phone PH-1	Infinix GT 30 Pro (256GB/8GB)
Display type	LTPS IPS LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	5.71" inches	6.78" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~89.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1312x2560 pixels	1224x2720 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	504 PPI	440 PPI
Colors	16 million	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 7
Refresh rate	60Hz	144Hz
Display features	500nits[typ]	1600nits[peak]
🤖 Operating System
	Essential Phone PH-1	Infinix GT 30 Pro (256GB/8GB)
System version	Android 7.1 Nougat	Android 15
Firmware update	Android 10	Android 16
User Interface	feature not registered	XOS 15 / 16
⚙️ Processor
	Essential Phone PH-1	Infinix GT 30 Pro (256GB/8GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)	64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 8350 (4nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3.35GHz ARM Cortex-A715 (Single-core) 3x 3.2GHz ARM Cortex-A715 (Triple-core) 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)	ARM Mali G615 MC6
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 1231891 (v10) Geekbench: 4086 (v6)
💽 Memory and storage
	Essential Phone PH-1	Infinix GT 30 Pro (256GB/8GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	8GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage	128GB (114GB available) UFS 2.1	256GB (220GB available) UFS 4.0
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Essential Phone PH-1	Infinix GT 30 Pro (256GB/8GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1024/150 Mbps	3000/1024 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	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 Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 42) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78)
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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 42) VoLTE
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
📷 Camera
	Essential Phone PH-1	Infinix GT 30 Pro (256GB/8GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 13MP mono f/1.91/3.1"PDAF/Laser	(dual camera) 108 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2111°AF
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	12000x9000 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/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	PDAF: 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	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60/120/240fps
📸 Front camera
	Essential Phone PH-1	Infinix GT 30 Pro (256GB/8GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4128x3096 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	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Essential Phone PH-1	Infinix GT 30 Pro (256GB/8GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound with dual speakers	Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio Tuned by JBL
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones
Radio	Not supported	FM
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	Infinix GT 30 Pro (256GB/8GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.4 + 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 Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Essential Phone PH-1	Infinix GT 30 Pro (256GB/8GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Essential Phone PH-1	Infinix GT 30 Pro (256GB/8GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3040 mAh	5500 mAh
Charger, watts	27W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0	45W Wired fast charging 10W Reverse charging by cable
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	30W Qi wireless charging 5W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Essential Phone PH-1	Infinix GT 30 Pro (256GB/8GB)
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: Dark Flare, Blade White, Shadow Ash • Infinix AI
☢️ Radiation rate
	Essential Phone PH-1	Infinix GT 30 Pro (256GB/8GB)
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