Essential Phone (PH-1) vs Samsung Galaxy S8 vs S8+: Design

  • Essential slimmest device, but heaviest  S8 lightest and smallest in width Essential titanium and ceramic, Samsung’s glass and aluminium and waterproof

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Essential Phone (PH-1) vs Samsung Galaxy S8 vs S8+: Display

  • Almost bezel-free displays on both Essential and Samsung devices  Essential has smaller screen, S8+ has largest display Samsung devices offer higher resolutions and HDR

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Essential Phone (PH-1) vs Samsung Galaxy S8 vs S8+: Camera

  • Essential Phone has dual-rear cameras, both 13MP Essential and Samsung devices all have 8MP front cameras  Samsung devices have wider aperture

Essential Phone (PH-1) vs Samsung Galaxy S8 vs S8+: Hardware

  • Latest processors under hood of all three devices with 4GB RAM  No microSD on Essential Phone but more internal memory Largest battery capacity in S8+, all three have quick charge

Essential Phone (PH-1) vs Samsung Galaxy S8 vs S8+: Software

  • Essential Phone offers pure Android software, no bloatware Samsung devices offer different experience, though still Android

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Essential Phone (PH-1) vs Samsung Galaxy S8 vs S8+: Price

  • Essential Phone slightly cheaper than S8 and S8+ Essential Phone not available as yet

Essential Phone (PH-1) vs Samsung Galaxy S8 vs S8+: Conclusion

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