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Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/12GB) vs Essential Phone PH-1

Side by side comparison between Nothing Phone 1 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 Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/12GB) 23Points
6.55"
OLED

1080x2400

50
MP

16mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
07Points Essential Phone PH-1 Compare Nothing Phone 1 X
5.71"
IPS

1312x2560

13
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3040
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/12GB)

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Phone 1 (256GB/12GB)} 23 Advantages Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/12GB) vs Phone PH-1} 7 Advantages Essential Phone PH-1
+2.5GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)10%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)
+12GB LPDDR4X2 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs4GB LPDDR4
+256GB (218GB available)91%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs128GB (114GB available)
+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
+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs16 million
+6.55"15%
Larger screen
vs5.71"
+(dual camera) 50MP + 50MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 13MP + 13MP
+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
+1/1.56" inches92%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/3" inches
+(front) 16MP99%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 8MP
+Android 13Advantage
Android 13 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 10
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps95%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps
+4500 mAh48%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3040 mAh
+33W22%
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.
vs27W
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
vsNot supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs5.0 + A2DP/LE
194 grams (6.79 ounces)vs+185 grams (6.48 ounces)5%
Lighter
8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)vs+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)6%
Thinner
Aluminum frame, glass front/backvs+Titanium frame, glass front, ceramic backAdvantage
More resistant material
1080x2400 pixelsvs+1312x2560 pixels30%
Higher resolution screen
402 PPIvs+504 PPI25%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)vs+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device

27 Common items in both devices
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras
f/1.9 (aperture)
4K UHD (3840x2160)
Capacitive
+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/12GB)Essential Phone PH-1
 
ModelPhone 1 (256GB/12GB)Phone PH-1
Other model namesNothing Phone (1) A063, Phone OneEssential PH-1 Unlocked
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Europe)CanadaUSAJapan
(Europe), Canada, USA, Japan
BrandNothingEssential
Release date7/16/2022, Announced: 7/12/20228/1/2017
Depth8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)75.8 x 159.2 millimeters (2.98 x 6.27 in)71.1 x 141.5 millimeters (2.8 x 5.57 in)
Weight194 grams (6.79 ounces)185 grams (6.48 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass 5, LED lights
Titanium frame, glass front, ceramic back
Protection against water and othersIP53 certified: protection against dust and splashingIP54 certified: protection against dust and splashing

📲 Display

Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/12GB)Essential Phone PH-1
Display typeOLEDLTPS IPS LCD
Screen size6.55" inches5.71" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~85.8% (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)402 PPI504 PPI
Colors1 billion16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate120Hz60Hz
Display features500nits[typ], 1200nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display
500nits[typ]

🤖 Operating System

Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/12GB)Essential Phone PH-1
System versionAndroid 12Android 7.1 Nougat
Firmware updateAndroid 13Android 10
User InterfaceNothing OSfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/12GB)Essential Phone PH-1
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ (SM7325-AE) (6nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Single-core)
3x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Triple-core)
4x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 642L (608MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 587270 (v9)
Geekbench: 3024 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 33fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/12GB)Essential Phone PH-1
RAM memory12GB LPDDR4X4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage256GB (218GB available)
UFS 3.1
128GB (114GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/12GB)Essential Phone PH-1
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/1024 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 Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
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 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, 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 Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSANot supported

📷 Camera

Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/12GB)Essential Phone PH-1
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
50 megapixels
50MP ultrawide f/2.2114°1/2.76"0.64µmAF
(dual camera)
13 megapixels
13MP mono f/1.91/3.1"PDAF/Laser
Main camera resolution8160x6120 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/1.56" inches1/3" inches
Pixel size1µm pixel1.12µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: 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@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
Sony IMX766 / Samsung JN1 sensor
Sony IMX471 sensor (selfie)
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/12GB)Essential Phone PH-1
Front camera (secondary)16 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.5 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.1" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/12GB)Essential Phone PH-1
LoudspeakerStereo sound with dual speakersSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 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

Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/12GB)Essential Phone PH-1
USBUSB 2.0 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
Bluetooth5.2 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/12GB)Essential Phone PH-1
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/12GB)Essential Phone PH-1
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4500 mAh3040 mAh
Charger, watts33W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
Quick Charge 4
USB Power Delivery 3.0
27W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging15W Qi wireless charging
5W Reverse wireless charging
Not supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/12GB)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: Black, White
• LED lights on the back for notifications
• Glyph
• Colors: Black, White, Stellar Gray, Ocean Depths

☢️ Radiation rate

Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/12GB)Essential Phone PH-1
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.29W/kg (head), 1.09W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.99W/kg (head), 1.48W/kg (body)feature not registered
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