Nokia 6600 fold vs Essential Phone PH-1

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Side by side comparison between Nokia 6600 fold 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 Nokia 6600 fold 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.13"
OLED

240x320

2
MP

0mp

32MB
RAM

Single-core

860
mAh

(Removable)

32Points Essential Phone PH-1 Compare Nokia 6600 fold 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!

5 Advantages Nokia 6600 fold	vs	32 Advantages Essential Phone PH-1
+Until 4GB microSDAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+110 grams (3.85 ounces)68% Lighter	vs	185 grams (6.48 ounces)
+OLEDAdvantage OLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	LTPS IPS LCD
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
32MB	vs	+4GB LPDDR4127 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64MB (15MB available)	vs	+128GB (114GB available)7781 times More internal storage for applications and files
15.9 millimeters (0.63 inches)	vs	+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)104% Thinner
240x320 pixels	vs	+1312x2560 pixels43 times Higher resolution screen
188 PPI	vs	+504 PPI168% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.13"	vs	+5.71"168% Larger screen
(back) 2MP	vs	+(dual camera) 13MP + 13MP12 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0MP	vs	+(front) 8MP314 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
VGA (640x480)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)26 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
1000 apps (Nokia Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3499 times More apps available to download and use
3G UMTS	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G UMTS) 0.384 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps2666 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
860 mAh	vs	+3040 mAh3 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
proprietary audio output	vs	+Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapterAdvantage Best output for headset
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supported	vs	+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supported	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
2.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+IP54 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

8 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Accelerometer

Hands-free calling

Video calling

Vibrating alert

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Nokia 6600 fold	Essential Phone PH-1
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Model	6600 fold	Phone PH-1
Other model names	Nokia 6600 Fold 3G GSM	Essential PH-1 Unlocked
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Europe), Canada, USA, Japan
Brand	Nokia	Essential
Release date	8/1/2008	8/1/2017, Announced: 5/8/2017
Depth	15.9 millimeters (0.63 inches)	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	44 x 87.7 millimeters (1.73 x 3.45 in)	71.1 x 141.5 millimeters (2.8 x 5.57 in)
Weight	110 grams (3.85 ounces)	185 grams (6.48 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Titanium frame, glass front, ceramic back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP54 certified: protection against dust and splashing
📲 Display
	Nokia 6600 fold	Essential Phone PH-1
Display type	OLED	LTPS IPS LCD
Screen size	2.13" inches	5.71" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~36.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	240x320 pixels	1312x2560 pixels
Touchscreen	Not supported	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	188 PPI	504 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	500nits[typ]
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia 6600 fold	Essential Phone PH-1
System version	Nokia Series OS S40 5th edition Feature Pack 1	Android 7.1 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia 6600 fold	Essential Phone PH-1
Chipset	feature not registered	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: Single-core	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia 6600 fold	Essential Phone PH-1
RAM memory	32MB	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	64MB (15MB available)	128GB (114GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 4GB microSD (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia 6600 fold	Essential Phone PH-1
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	0.384 Mbps	1024/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	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	CSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS	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
	Nokia 6600 fold	Essential Phone PH-1
Back camera (main camera)	2 megapixels	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 13MP mono f/1.91/3.1"PDAF/Laser
Main camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 15 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	Not supported	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia 6600 fold	Essential Phone PH-1
Front camera (secondary)	0 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	176x144 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	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
	Nokia 6600 fold	Essential Phone PH-1
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound with dual speakers
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	3GPP, H.263, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3/AAC/AAC+/eAAC+/WMA	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia 6600 fold	Essential Phone PH-1
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	proprietary audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	Not supported	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	Not supported	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia 6600 fold	Essential Phone PH-1
Sensors	Accelerometer	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia 6600 fold	Essential Phone PH-1
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-4CT	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	860 mAh	3040 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	27W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	4 hours	feature not registered
Standby	300 hours (12.5 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Nokia 6600 fold	Essential Phone PH-1
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-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	feature not registered	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Mysterious black, Sophisticated purple • Nokia Maps • Second external display of 1.36 inches, OLED 128x160 pixels Java framework	• Colors: Black, White, Stellar Gray, Ocean Depths
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia 6600 fold	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