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Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 128GB) vs Essential Phone PH-1

Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 8 vs Essential Phone PH-1 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Essential Phone PH-1 X Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 128GB) 25Points
6.2"
OLED

1080x2400

50
MP

10.5mp

8GB
RAM

Nona-core

4575
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
06Points Essential Phone PH-1 Compare Google Pixel 8 X
5.71"
IPS

1312x2560

13
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3040
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 128GB)

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Pixel 8 (GPJ41 128GB)} 25 Advantages Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 128GB) vs Phone PH-1} 6 Advantages Essential Phone PH-1
+2.91GHz 64bit Nona-core (4nm)13%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)
+8GB LPDDR5X100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs4GB LPDDR4
+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsUFS 2.1
+OLEDAdvantage
OLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsLTPS IPS LCD
+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsNot supported
+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs60Hz
+6.2"9%
Larger screen
vs5.71"
+(dual camera) 50MP + 12MP140%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 13MP + 13MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+1/1.31" inches129%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/3" inches
+f/1.7 (aperture)12%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.9 (aperture)
+(front) 10.5MP31%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 8MP
+Android 15Advantage
Android 15 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 10
+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE-A
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps193%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps
+4575 mAh50%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3040 mAh
+Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)Advantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
vsNot supported
+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs5.0 + A2DP/LE
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsIP54 certified
128GB (101GB available)vs+128GB (114GB available)13%
More internal storage for applications and files
187 grams (6.55 ounces)vs+185 grams (6.48 ounces)1%
Lighter
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)14%
Thinner
Aluminum frame, glass front/backvs+Titanium frame, glass front, ceramic backAdvantage
More resistant material
1080x2400 pixelsvs+1312x2560 pixels30%
Higher resolution screen
424 PPIvs+504 PPI19%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)

27 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras
4K UHD (3840x2160)
(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)
Capacitive
+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 128GB)Essential Phone PH-1
 
ModelPixel 8 (GPJ41 128GB)Phone PH-1
Other model namesGoogle Pixel 8 GPJ41Essential PH-1 Unlocked
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Europe)CanadaUSAJapan
(Europe), Canada, USA, Japan
BrandGoogleEssential
Release date10/12/2023, Announced: 10/4/20238/1/2017
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)70.8 x 150.5 millimeters (2.79 x 5.93 in)71.1 x 141.5 millimeters (2.8 x 5.57 in)
Weight187 grams (6.55 ounces)185 grams (6.48 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass Victus
Titanium frame, glass front, ceramic back
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantIP54 certified: protection against dust and splashing

📲 Display

Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 128GB)Essential Phone PH-1
Display typeOLEDLTPS IPS LCD
Screen size6.2" inches5.71" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~87.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)1312x2560 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)424 PPI504 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass VictusGorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate120Hz60Hz
Display features2000nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display
500nits[typ]

🤖 Operating System

Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 128GB)Essential Phone PH-1
System versionAndroid 14Android 7.1 Nougat
Firmware updateAndroid 15Android 10
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 128GB)Essential Phone PH-1
Chipset64bit: Google Tensor G3 (4nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)
CPUNona-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.91GHz ARM Cortex-X3 (Single-core)
4x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A715 (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G715 MP7 (890MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 926910 (v9), 1159143 (v10)
Geekbench: 3526 (v5), 4404 (v6)
GFXBench: 73fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 128GB)Essential Phone PH-1
RAM memory8GB LPDDR5X4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage128GB (101GB available)
UFS 3.1
128GB (114GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 128GB)Essential Phone PH-1
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3000/1024 Mbps1024/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
VoLTE
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 networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6Not supported

📷 Camera

Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 128GB)Essential Phone PH-1
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
50 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.2126°1/2.9"1.25µmAF
(dual camera)
13 megapixels
13MP mono f/1.91/3.1"PDAF/Laser
Main camera resolution8160x6120 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length25mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/1.31" inches1/3" inches
Pixel size1.2µm pixel1.12µm pixel
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras4K@24/30/60fps
1080p@30/60/120/240fps
HDR10+
Slow motion
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 128GB)Essential Phone PH-1
Front camera (secondary)10.5 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution4320x2432 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length20mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/3.1" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.22µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 128GB)Essential Phone PH-1
LoudspeakerStereo soundSupported
Active noise cancellation3 microphones2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 128GB)Essential Phone PH-1
USBUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio outputType-C reversible connectorType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.3 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 128GB)Essential Phone PH-1
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 128GB)Essential Phone PH-1
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4575 mAh3040 mAh
Charger, watts27W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
27W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging18W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)
Reverse wireless charging
Not supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 128GB)Essential Phone PH-1
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Obsidian, Hazel, Rose, Mint• Colors: Black, White, Stellar Gray, Ocean Depths

☢️ Radiation rate

Google Pixel 8 (GPJ41 128GB)Essential Phone PH-1
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.1W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.98W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body)feature not registered
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