I'm Surprised! The Essential Phone is WAY better than expected!

[rld082982]

Agreed, battery life is very impressive

 

[1901Madison]

I was using Verizon by way of Straight Talk. I did switch to Verizon's prepaid service while picking up a Pixel 2 after trading in an iPhone 7 I had lying around. I believe it was more a Straight Talk provision thing because when I placed my Straight Talk Sim in the Pixel 2 it didn't want to make calls or connect to LTE and I never had any issue swapping devices before.

So I'm going to get another PH-1 soon and probably sell the Pixel 2 for a discount on Swappa. The only thing stopping me is lack of an oleophobic screen coating and no screen protector options (which is the same issue for the Pixel 2 as well)

What do you mean? I think the PH-1 has oleophobic coating on the screen.

 

[Scienceguy Labs]

What do you mean? I think the PH-1 has oleophobic coating on the screen.

Mine does.

 

[1901Madison]

Mine does.

Yep, mine too.

 

[Scienceguy Labs]

If anyone is interested, I just got these in the mail from eBay. They cover the back of the phone nicely, and there is a wide range of colors from which to choose.

 

[Scienceguy Labs]

Also, these screen protectors, while not tempered glass, are really good. They are the best I've found so far.

 

[Stinger4321]

Also, these screen protectors, while not tempered glass, are really good. They are the best I've found so far.

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Do they fit with a case?

 

[Scienceguy Labs]

I have two types of Tudia cases. One is the tpu style and the other is the hard case with the camera cutout. The one with the cutout fits without a problem. The other case fits, but only if you get the screen protector on exactly right. The first protector I put on kept being pushed up in the top left corner. The one I have on now fits fine though.

 

[Stinger4321]

I have two types of Tudia cases. One is the tpu style and the other is the hard case with the camera cutout. The one with the cutout fits without a problem. The other case fits, but only if you get the screen protector on exactly right. The first protector I put on kept being pushed up in the top left corner. The one I have on now fits fine though.

I have the TUDIA Carbon Fiber Design Lightweight.. wonder if they will work

 

[Scienceguy Labs]

I have the TUDIA Carbon Fiber Design Lightweight.. wonder if they will work

That's the one I have along with the camera cut-out model. If you apply the screen protector exactly right, the case you have should work with it. Just to double check, when I get home, I'll put that case on and let you know how it goes.

Update: Just put the case on my phone. The case fits without interfering with the screen protector. However, I've had this screen protector on for a around a week. It's had time to settle in and adhere fully. Don't know if it matters or not, but if you use these screen protectors, I'd recommend giving them a few days to fully adhere to the screen before using the Tudia case.

 

[Stinger4321]

That's the one I have along with the camera cut-out model. If you apply the screen protector exactly right, the case you have should work with it. Just to double check, when I get home, I'll put that case on and let you know how it goes.

Update: Just put the case on my phone. The case fits without interfering with the screen protector. However, I've had this screen protector on for a around a week. It's had time to settle in and adhere fully. Don't know if it matters or not, but if you use these screen protectors, I'd recommend giving them a few days to fully adhere to the screen before using the Tudia case.

Alright.. will go for it.. 11$ is a bit steep for a plastic screen protector..last glass one i applied while the case was on to help center it

 

[Scienceguy Labs]

Alright.. will go for it.. 11$ is a bit steep for a plastic screen protector..last glass one i applied while the case was on to help center it

I believe it's a 3 pack though. So, basically, you're paying less than $4 for each one. But you're right, it's only a sheet of thin plastic. It should cost less. I really wish a good glass one would come along. Hope it works for you.

 

[Morty2264]

So glad the device is great for users! I really wanted one for a while but buying it in Canada is a little difficult; as you can only buy it through two carriers - and since they're not my specific carrier, I'd have to buy it outright.

However, it does look like a really sleek, gorgeous, and powerful device! The white looks especially beautiful.

 

[Scienceguy Labs]

So glad the device is great for users! I really wanted one for a while but buying it in Canada is a little difficult; as you can only buy it through two carriers - and since they're not my specific carrier, I'd have to buy it outright.

However, it does look like a really sleek, gorgeous, and powerful device! The white looks especially beautiful.

Hey, Morty2264. I have two Essential Phones, and I'm thinking about selling one of them. Shoot me a pm if you're interested.

 

[spwexler]

Just bought on ebay. Will fool around with it on wifi, and if I like it, I'll activate on Verizon. If I don't like it, I'll resell. Got for 375,was used for one day.

 

[revtech]

Just bought on ebay. Will fool around with it on wifi, and if I like it, I'll activate on Verizon. If I don't like it, I'll resell. Got for 375,was used for one day.

Doesn't work on Verizon, does it?

 

[morriea]

It sure does. This is a true, all carrier, global phone. I am using it on VZW in an area that has poor to no cell reception from all carriers and the PH-1 is working as well as any phone that I have used here. Many times I revert to the CDMA signal with no issues.

 

[revtech]

It sure does. This is a true, all carrier, global phone. I am using it on VZW in an area that has poor to no cell reception from all carriers and the PH-1 is working as well as any phone that I have used here. Many times I revert to the CDMA signal with no issues.

That's great, thanks for the heads up, I must have been confusing it with the oneplus phone . . Hmm, guess that means I better pay more attention to this phone then, all I heard were the negative first impressions . . .

 

[Scienceguy Labs]

If anyone is interested, these clear cases fit like a glove.

 

[Steve Adams]

Good luck.
How did it turn out for you?

Perfect, getting one next week, owe 150 on my contract, so I think that just gets added to the bill!