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Essential PH-1 128GB (Unlocked) Smartphone - Black Moon

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$650.00

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New

Essential PH-1 Bundle. All items are new and in their original packaging. Below is what is included with your purchase. 1x Essential PH-1 in Black 2x Essential 360 Camera 1x Essential 360 Camera Case 1x DIY Wireless Charger Kit (needs assembly)

About this product

Product Identifiers

BrandEssential

MPNPH1BM128USEP

UPC0857083007002

ModelEssential PH-1

eBay Product ID (ePID)238389529

Product Key Features

NetworkUnlocked

Operating SystemAndroid

Storage Capacity128 GB

ColorBlack

ConnectivityUSB Type-C, Bluetooth, 4G, 3G, Wi-Fi, NFC

ContractWithout Contract

ProcessorOcta Core

Lock StatusNetwork Unlocked

StyleBar

FeaturesBluetooth Enabled, Proximity Sensor, Front Camera, Gyro Sensor, Wi-Fi Capable, Touch Screen, Speakerphone, Color Screen, 4K Video Recording, Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer, Dual Rear Cameras, Fingerprint Sensor, Music Player

Camera Resolution13.0 MP

Screen Size5.7 in

Memory Card TypeNot Applicable

RAM4 GB

Manufacturer ColorBlack Moon

Additional Product Features

Display TechnologyLtps

Battery Capacity3040mAh

Network Generation4G, 3G, 2G

Network TechnologyUMTS, HSPA+, Tdd-LTE, GSM / CDMA, Fdd-LTE, TD-SCDMA

TypeSmartphone

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4.7

396 product ratings

325 users rated this 5 out of 5 stars
44 users rated this 4 out of 5 stars
14 users rated this 3 out of 5 stars
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Good value

Long battery life

Small form factor

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by dx300zx7
Apr 12, 2018Top favorable review
The real essential phone
The essential phone has been hit heavily with reviews some good some bad, but I'm here to write not about how amazing it is or why it is bad I'm here to review why to buy this phone. This phone is built small and is comfortable for the smallest of hands or the biggest. The entire body is absorbed into the beautiful Ultra HD Screen that just enthralls you into the device. The performance is absolutely jaw dropping once updated to Android 8.1. this version fixes all issues and makes the phone run amazingly! It sports stock Android with only 20 Google apps pre installed. All the ram is yours! Only 1.2 GB is used by the system and the rest is for apps that you yet. The 128 GB of storage is just to much! I can download and download without running out of space. The speakers have great quality and are very loud. The phone picks up great and the battery life is strong. it drops very slow and I can play games for hours. Speaking of games this phone runs them like a champ! For example the phone can run PUBG Mobile at Max settings with no lag! I could go on and on but I think you need to try it out for yourself!
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
by jhs39
Apr 07, 2018Top critical review
Poor signal strength can be a big problem
This should be a great phone. It had a beautiful display, premium build quality and runs clean stock Android. Unfortunately, there is a serious design flaw that Essential refuses to acknowledge-the ceramic in the phone's body interferes with the phone signal. Using the same SIM in the same location in the PH-1, OP5 and Nexus 6P results in the PH-1 registering a signal that is weaker by 15-20dBm compared with the other two phones. So far I have tried the PH-1 on T-Mobile, Sprint and AT&T and the signal has been lousy with all three networks. Essential support just asks for screenshots and sends network settings that don't help. The PH-1 can't be repaired because it isn't actually broken. Some seem to be fine with the phone but if you check threads on XDA, Google+ and Reddit you find that a lot of people ended up returning theirs because of the signal strength issues.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
by 5owey7xlsmm@deleted
Sep 24, 2019
Essentials PH-1 The Verdict.
I like that the phone has many high end features for a decent price. Good camaras. Many sensors for gps, compass, altimeter, gyroscope and 2 others. You can install apps that greatly extend the phones abilities. Many trades people can use these for diagnostics etc. I also like the sleek polished look. Mine looked brand new. I really like the onboard storage. 8 gigs ram and 128 gigs for apps and photos etc. I like the full size screen with narrow bezels. The good and bad. However, the narrow bezel has to curve as to contacting the screen. The screen then Stands Proud of the case. Your gorilla glass screen will not survive a corner drop from 2.5 feet. The titanium band gives the fragile phone extra strength. The titanium band will dent and scratch when it hits concrete. The back is made of glass. This is to make the phone transparent to the signals being broadcast. The back will break also. Please buy a decent case to protect the easily broken screen. I bought a $16 case that had a built in screen protector. I SHOULD have bought it first. lol The phones glass back is extremely smooth and frictionless. That alone makes the phone vulnerable to a crash landing from almost any surface. A slight unlevel surface or one getting bumped or any vibration even from a laptop fan/HD will make it more likely to fall. Save the heartache of a cracked screen. Buy a case and prevent most of the danger. A new screen is over $50 and is difficult to replace. A screen can not be removed and then reset as in changing out the battery. ie a battery replacement will also require a new screen. You are at "it is cheaper to buy another phone." lol
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
by srahamuts
May 01, 2018
Quality build with the essential apps loaded
The feel of the phone is great. it is solid has no flex just a beautiful phone to look at. The performance is really really nice. quick response and no bloatware apps wasting space. only issue is that some apps arent displaying correctly. screen is cut off, supposedly due to various apps not configured specifically for PH-1 but still love the phone and the 360 camera is awesome. Also really cool that as soon as i got it the phone updated to the newest android version 8.1. only other problem was that instead of the black moon they sent me the white(Booooo) but i got over it.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
by stratinez
Jul 15, 2018
Good Phone
This phone is awesome for the price! It has nice all around design with a great display. It's on the heavier side which makes it feel premium and the metal and ceramic combo just adds to the awesome feel in the hand. The phone is very fast and doesn't have any added bloatware (unnecessary apps/fetures). I agree with the 9/10 condition rating as I only found two or three small scratches on the back of the phone. I'm kinda let down by the cameras (front and back) as they're sometimes slow to shoot and aren't very good quality. I wouldn't recommend this phone to someone who uses Snapchat a lot or takes pictures daily. I can looks past the cameras though because of how great the rest of the phone is.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
by alanvoiski
May 16, 2018
An excellent smartphone for an excellent price
It is an excellent smartphone for an excellent price considering the brand new value. It has a good battery, the right size, good camera and it is very efficient. The only cons now are the sound that is weird due to the vibration system and to find a good case. The last disadvantage is probably a standard issue with all phones with full edge screen.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
by jgoudreauj
Nov 07, 2018
Best phone you can buy for the money
If you can pick up this phone for $400 or less, it is a steal. The display is gorgeous and the phone as a whole is very well designed. It is fast and runs a very clean OS comparable to stock Android and it gets the newest version of Android sometimes even before Google's own phones! The only downside to this phone is the camera, but even then that can be fixed by porting the Google camera from pixels phones onto it. Came from an iPhone and I don't think I'll be switching back anytime soon.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
by molliebeaker
Jul 10, 2018
Great phone overall, especially for the price!
Pro: Excellent value. Large, bright, crisp screen. Long battery life. No bloatware. Easy setup; integrated instantly with my google account and made switching to a new phone seamless. The 9/10 used quality is accurate: perfect screen and back, minor wear on top edge from rubbing a pocket maybe. The phone is fast, stylish, and solidly built. Facial recognition and fingerprint lock are reliable and accurate. Con: Fingerprint magnet. Feels heavy (but this also makes it feel high quality). No removable memory or replaceable battery, which may be a negative for some. No 3.5mm audio jack, which will be frustrating if you don't use bluetooth earphones because the adapters for usb-c to audio aren't great. No wireless charging. Note: You can enable developer access and really customize the phone. Expanding the display area to incorporate the notch for video viewing is nice because it makes the screen even larger and the notch isn't very noticeable at the periphery. I highly recommend this is little 'fix'.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
by ogi9TWKBQEi@Deleted
Aug 19, 2019
The Essential Phone Is Essential
An amazing lightning fast phone even in 2019. No lag top of the line features. No bulk only a small phone with a huge screen that's crystal clear. Amazing phone would buy again!
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
by 10creamofthecrop
Sep 26, 2020
Very nice product and works well with nice features.
This phone replaced an old smart phone that was almost the same size, which is good for me but others would probably like a larger size. Android 10 is nice with some features but could use more simple moves. The battery has a very long life, it holds the charge each day and I only do that once. I think overall it was a good buy for me and anyone else that might need a new phone. My old phone suddenly broke so I needed something fast to replace it because I use my phone a lot at work. Very nice replacement. Very good buy with a very good price. Just think it should still be in production. It does everything I need it it do.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned