The Essential is a Snapdragon 835 octa core powered smartphone introduced by Andy Rubin (co-founder and former CEO of Android Inc). Unique thing about the Essential Phone is the edge to edge display that almost covers the front panel and right up to the edge leaving space for the front camera.

Another unique thing about Essential Phone is modular support. For example you can connect a 360 degree camera that can simply be clipped on to the Essential and it stays in place thanks to the  magnetic connector – easy to attach / remove.

The handset will be available in 4 different color options – black, grey, white and ocean depths. As for the 360 camera when attached, users will be able to shoot 360 videos in 3840 x 1920 resolution at 30fps.

Essential Phone Edge to Edge screen Essential Phone launched

Essential Phone Specifications

CPU : Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 octa core @ 2.4GHz
GPU : Adreno 540
Screen : 5.7 inches protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 5, 2560 x 1312 pixels resolution
OS : Android (most likely version 7.0)
RAM : 4GB
ROM : 128GB
Rear Camera : 13MP + 13MP, f/1.8 lens, 4K @ 30, 1080p @ 60 and 720p @ 120 fps
Front Camera : 8MP with f/2.2 lens
Others : 4x Mic with noise cancellation
Connectivity : 4G, BT 5.0, WiFi (dual band), NFC and GPS
Security : Finger Print Sensor
Battery : 3040 mAh with fast charging support

Essential Phone price is $699 (approx Rs. 45,000) and with the 360 camera add on it will cost $50 extra.

More details at essential.com.