Essential Phone (PH-1) vs Google Pixel 9
Quick Comparison
Google Pixel 9 has better RAM than Essential Phone (PH-1). In terms of display resolution, Essential Phone (PH-1) has better resolution of 2560 x 1312 than Google Pixel 9 which has resolution of 2424 x 1080. Google Pixel 9 has more internal memory than Essential Phone (PH-1)
| Name | Essential Phone (PH-1) | Google Pixel 9 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 5.71 in | 6.3 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 3040 mAh | 4700 mAh |
| Camera | 13 MP + 13 MP Dual | 50 MP + 48 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 29990 | Rs. 74999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is May, 2017. The cost of Essential Phone (PH-1) is Rs. 29990. The launch Date of the second phone is August 13, 2024. The cost of Google Pixel 9 is Rs. 74999.
Display comparison
Google Pixel 9 has larger screen size of 6.3 inches in comparison to Essential Phone (PH-1)'s 5.71 inch screen. Essential Phone (PH-1) has IPS Screen type where as Google Pixel 9 has OLED Screen type. Essential's phone has display density of 504 PPI & Google's phone has only 422 PPI display density.
Memory comparison
Google Pixel 9's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Essential Phone (PH-1)'s lower 4 GB RAM. Google Pixel 9 has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Essential Phone (PH-1) (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 9's 50 MP + 48 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines Essential Phone (PH-1)'s 13 MP + 13 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Google Pixel 9 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 10.5 MP Front Camera in comparison to Essential Phone (PH-1)'s 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 7.1 and the second one on 14 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Essential Phone (PH-1) | Google Pixel 9 |
| General | ||
| Model | Pixel 9, GA05842-IN | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | May, 2017 | August 13, 2024 |
| In The Box | Pixel 9, 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), SIM tool | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 71.09 x 141.5 x 7.8 mm | 72 x 152.8 x 8.5 mm |
| Weight | 185 g | 198 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Peony, Wintergreen, Porcelain, Obsidian | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M colors Colors) | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 5.71 inches, 1312 x 2560 pixels | 6.3 inches, 1080 x 2424 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 504 PPI | ~ 422 PPI |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 Screen Protection | Upto 1800 Nits (HDR) and Upto 2700 Nits (Peak Brightness), >2,000,000:1 Contrast Ratio, HDR Support |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Card Slot | No | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes 1 Mbps Download | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | n1/2/3/5/7/8/12/14/20/25/26/28/30/38/40/41/66/71/75/76/77/78/79 | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2.4GHz+5GHz, HE160, MIMO | |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| USB | Yes | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | Yes, with Dual-band GNSS, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou, QZSS, NavIC |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyrometer, Magnetometer, Barometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | |
| IP Rating | IP68 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Stereo speakers, Three Microphones, Noise Suppression, Spatial Audio, AI Mobile (Google AI) | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 13 MP + 13 MP | 50 MP ƒ/1.68 (Wide Angle) 82° field of view, 1/1.31" Image Sensor Size, Super Res Zoom up to 8x1 48 MP ƒ/1.7 (Ultra Wide) 123°, 1/2.55 |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Face detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus | Super Res Zoom up to 8x12, Add Me, Macro Focus, Night Sight, Astrophotography, Portrait Mode, Face Unblur, Long Exposure, Action Pan, Real Tone, Panorama, Top Shot, Frequent Faces,, Editing Features, Magic Editor, Magic Eraser, Best Take, Photo Unblur, Portrait Light |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP | 10.5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 95° Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 24 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v7.1 (Nougat) | Android v14, upgradable to v15 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Google Tensor G4 |
| CPU | 2.45 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.1 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1xCortex-X4@ 3.1GHz & 3xCortex-A720@ 2.6 GHz & 4xCortex-A520@ 1.92 GHz | |
| GPU | Adreno 540 | Mali-G715 MC7 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MMS, Instant Messaging | |
| Yes, with Push Email | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, WAV, eAAC+ | Yes |
| Video | XviD, MP4 | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3040 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 4700 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 27W Fast Charging | |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |