Specific Questions

[PWav]

Haven't found an answer to these questions about the Essential PH-1

1. Does it feature WiFi calling?

2. Does it feature some kind of High Resolution capable Digital-to-Analog converter (DAC)?

3. Does it have NFC?

4. Apparently it does NOT have wireless charging, but there will be some kind of 'dock' to set it on to charge without having to plug it in every time. So, what's the availability & pricing on the charging dock?

5. Is it Daydream compatible?

Thanks for any help here.

 

[Final-MacGyver]

It is not daydream compatible due to the screen tech they used.

The dock is a planned accessory with no release date or pricing yet.

 

[grooks]

The specs in the website say yes for NFC

 

[PWav]

So, does it have WiFi calling? Is that feature baked into Android 7.0+, or does the carrier need to have the phone registered in their system?

 

[modifier]

So, does it have WiFi calling? Is that feature baked into Android 7.0+, or does the carrier need to have the phone registered in their system?

Yes and yes. WFC is baked into Android but not all carriers play nicely with it. T-Mobile and Sprint support it without much hassle. AT&T and VZW both need the devices specifically registered in their system.

There are a few threads around on how to get AT&T and VZW to register new phones that aren't yet in their system.

UPDATE: Someone over on XDA says WFC is supported by Verizon: https://forum.xda-developers.com/essential-phone/how-to/wifi-calling-t3657412

 

[jamezr]

Wow...this phone has a really small foot print compared to other phones....I wonder if it is going to be too small for me? I tried the S8 and it was way too small for my big hands.....





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[Joe the Insider]

Seems like a perfect size. I bet it's very close to the Nexus 5x. I really like that it has some heft to it as well.

 

[Joe the Insider]

Actually it's smaller than the Nexus 5x. It seems to be closer to the Pixel, but much thinner. I'm really excited about this.

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[PhiPsi32]

Here's a question, will it support MHL or Miracast? That would be a nice feature you don't get with Pixel or Nexus.