Essential Phone (PH-1) vs Samsung Galaxy S8 vs S8+: What’s the difference?

The Essential Phone, or PH-1, is the latest in the line up of Android smartphones. It comes from one of the original creators of the Android platform, Andy Rubin, and it has been designed with minimalism and durability in mind.

It has an edge-to-edge display and a body built from titanium, but how does it compare to its competition? Here are the differences between the Essential Phone and Samsung’s Galaxy S8 and S8+. You can also read how the new device compares to the Pixels in our separate feature.

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