Essential Phone review: in pictures
The Essential Phone was a tough sell at $699, but at $499 it is compelling. It offers flagship specs with lots of potential, but there is some risk in a startup launching its first phone.
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Essential Phone and 360 Camera retail packages
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Essential Phone and 360 Camera
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Essential Phone box contents
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Essential Phone vs LG V30
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Cameras and fingerprint scanner of Essential Phone
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Right side buttons
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Bottom port and openings
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Essential Phone in hand
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App launcher with notch
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Weather app with notch
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Chrome browser without notch
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Bottom navigation buttons
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360 Camera accessory back side
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Front of 360 Camera accessory
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360 Camera attached
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Indicator light on 360 Camera
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Seattle Waterfront
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King Street Station
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Downtown Seattle
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Halloween decorations
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