On an Essential note...
The Android maker, Andy Rubin, finally unveiled his company's first flagship, the Essential Phone. After much speculation and teases, the device was finally revealed to be a modular Smartphone of flagship standards. With a price tag of $699, this is Essential's take on the likes of Samsung and Apple.
Overview
Essential's first smartphone seems quite promising especially with that almost bezel-less screen and modular compatibility, the two most important, or rather essential prerequisites, for being a smartphone in such an advanced era. With a outrageously stunning display, and such vividly bold design, the phone does seem to be an eye-catcher. But one must not be baffled by it's design alone, as there are much more to the phone. The interiors of the phone boasts top-of-the-line specs. It is powered by Qualcomm's latest SnapDragon 835 processor, and has ample of memory and storage, with 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage, which of course isn't expandable, although memory expansion might come as a modular add-on.
Design
Yet, these are the basics found on every other Android device. What really strikes, is the design. With a display which wraps almost all the front, except the front camera, and a thin chin below, it easily haa the guts to take on Samsung's finest. Still, the phone isn't quite feeble as the company suggests. Build around a titanium ceramic structure, the phone might survive an earthquake, let alone, cause one itself. The phone has a very clean build, with no company emblem, and antenna bands, neither any camera bumps, and the fingerprint sensor placed conveniently, at the back.
Speaking of cameras, the phone also has a 2017 standard feature, a dual lens setup. The primary shooter is a standard 13 megapixel shooter, while the second lens is a monochromatic lens, like Huawei's P9 and P10, which will be able to take in more light, meaning it can be coupled with the primary lens for taking better low-light shots, ditching the standard bokeh or telephoto shots, as in others. Also, the front facing 8 megapixel shooter would just be as capable, with the ability to capture 4K videos.
Speaking of cameras, the phone also has a 2017 standard feature, a dual lens setup. The primary shooter is a standard 13 megapixel shooter, while the second lens is a monochromatic lens, like Huawei's P9 and P10, which will be able to take in more light, meaning it can be coupled with the primary lens for taking better low-light shots, ditching the standard bokeh or telephoto shots, as in others. Also, the front facing 8 megapixel shooter would just be as capable, with the ability to capture 4K videos.
The phone also embroiders two magnetic pins at the back beside the camera setup, which will provide modular attachments to clip on the phone. However, as much appealing the design may seem, the company's choice to exclude the 3.5 mm jack may not seem quite apprehensive.
Functionality
The phone is all set to amp up the modular ecosystem by providing the consumer a choice to have a good looking phone with hassle-free switching between add-ons. The phone is set to be shipped with a 360° degree camera which would take shots from both the front and the back of the device. Also, a charging dock would
be included as well. Perhaps, in the future, the phone might get much more add-ons as external speakers, additional battery backups, etc.
be included as well. Perhaps, in the future, the phone might get much more add-ons as external speakers, additional battery backups, etc.
Verdict
The $699 Essential phone is the brain child of a person who knows what is best for Android. Andy Rubin's revolutionary Android OS should feel much more comfortable in such a device as forged by it's own father. Therefore, this phone deserves our attention pretty much. It provides a well-balanced platter of superior hardware embodied in a well built titanium and ceramic casket which does not fail to bejewel the eyes. The company's endeavor to revive the modularity of the smartphones might prove fruitful, for both Essential, and the fans the company will make. With an initial launch in the US, the phone would soon be spread across the world for users. Stay tuned for more from AskUsJunkies. Thank you for reading, have a great day.
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