| Hardware and OS | Essential PH-1 | |
| Operating system | Android 7.1 | |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 | |
| Processor cores number | 8 | |
| RAM | 4 GB | |
| Internal Storage | 128 GB | |
| GPU | Adreno 540 | |
| Display | Essential PH-1 | other phones |
| Type | colored, sensor | |
| Size | 5.71" | |
| Resolution | 2560x1312 | |
| Pixel Density | 504 | |
| Touchscreen | multitouch, capacitive | |
| Scratch-resistant glass | yes | |
| Aspect Ratio | 17.5:9 | |
| Automatic display rotation | yes | |
| Connectivity | Essential PH-1 | other phones |
| Standard | GSM 900/1800/1900, 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A | |
| Interfaces | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB | |
| SIM | nano SIM | |
| Camera | Essential PH-1 | other phones |
| Main camera | double 13, 13 MP | |
| Main camera diaphragm | F, 1.85 | |
| Main camera functions | autofocus, laser, optical stabilization, macro mode | |
| Front camera | 8 megapixels | |
| Flash | rear | |
| Max. frame rate of video | 120 fps | |
| Video Recording | yes | |
| Video resolution max | 3840x2160 | |
| Multimedia | Essential PH-1 | other phones |
| Audio | MP3, AAC, WAV, WMA, FM-radio | |
| Design | Essential PH-1 | other phones |
| Construction | waterproof | |
| Case type | classic | |
| Height | 141.5 mm | |
| Width | 71.1 mm | |
| Thickness | 7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 185 grams | |
| Battery | Essential PH-1 | other phones |
| Capacity | 3040 mA?h | |
| Connector type for charging | USB Type-C | |
| Other | Essential PH-1 | other phones |
| Sensors | illumination sensor, approaching sensor, gyroscope, compass, barometer, fingerprint scanner | |
| Flashlight | yes | |
