Essential phone

[edmund_gan]

anyone bought their phone case from this website before?

https://www.ubuy.com.sg/search/?cat=&cat_name=&storetype=US-store&q=essential+case#page=1

Nope..can group buy? Haha

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[Honeydewz]

anyone bought their phone case from this website before?

https://www.ubuy.com.sg/search/?cat=&cat_name=&storetype=US-store&q=essential+case#page=1

Just one case

Ubuy Super Express 3-6 Business days (Customs delay might occur) SGD40.50
Ubuy Shipping - 5-9 Business days (Customs delay might occur) SGD28.35

 

[garychengjw]

Just one case

ROFL. I rather buy on Amazon.
There's incpio brand.

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[Ivanpaseo]

Mine just reached sg shore this afternoon. Si mi at aramex operation center. Was send out from Amazon us 3rd December today reach sg shores fssg.

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[edmund_gan]

Ok here's my short review of the PH-1:

Build quality : titanium build and ceramic back..solid...and heavy ..just that the antenna line is a bit funny feeling when touched

Reception: signal is ok with Starhub..Mobile data connection never drop. Wifi is weaker as compared to the rest of my phone. Bluetooth connection is unstable..For some of my Bluetooth headset.the connection is intermittent( drops and connect s back by itself)

Size: smaller than my usual prefer phone Mi Mix 2 and S8+, still prefer a bigger screen

OS: Pure vanilla andriod , simple and clean..but not smooth for me..seems a bit lagging as compared to my mix 2.

Main Camera: ok to me..have some fun with the portrait mode ..good enough for me.

Just played with the 360 camera for w while, it works fine..have not really went into it..maybe over the weekend , will spend some time playing with it.

By the way , if any one find a good tempered glass protector , please advice. The one I got from taobao is a full cover but due to the 2.5D edge of the screen..it does not look well at the edges.

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[garychengjw]

Performance still got some lagging issue. Not so smooth. Native camera is lag fest. Switching mode lag about 5 second...

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[MGeaR356]

Performance still got some lagging issue. Not so smooth. Native camera is lag fest. Switching mode lag about 5 second...

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u got try the oreo beta bo? its damn good lah

 

[Computeron]

u got try the oreo beta bo? its damn good lah

How's the battery life for orea compare to the original rom?

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[garychengjw]

u got try the oreo beta bo? its damn good lah

Haven't try Oreo yet.

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[MGeaR356]

Haven't try Oreo yet.

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Try it, it's a world of difference. Stable as daily driver also

 

[MGeaR356]

How's the battery life for orea compare to the original rom?

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My last test, as good as original. Sold my essential and now waiting for my cyber Monday order.. Haha decided to buy one as spare phone.

Maybe sell off my 2 xl

 

[edmund_gan]

My last test, as good as original. Sold my essential and now waiting for my cyber Monday order.. Haha decided to buy one as spare phone.

Maybe sell off my 2 xl

I thought pixel 2 XL is better..

For me..I may sell the essential ...

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[Honeydewz]

Now expected by December 27



We're sorry your package is late
We don’t have a new delivery date, but we recommend waiting as it’ll usually arrive within a few days.
Please come back December 28 if you still don't have it and we'll help you out.
Was expected Thursday, December 7

 

[Nakedtoes]

I want to ask.. If using the 360 camera means cover need to remove?

 

[Computeron]

I want to ask.. If using the 360 camera means cover need to remove?

If ur cover no holes.

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[Honeydewz]

I want to ask.. If using the 360 camera means cover need to remove?

if the casing blocking the 2 bronze thingy yes u need to remove it, unless your casing is this type then dont need

 

[edmund_gan]

I want to ask.. If using the 360 camera means cover need to remove?

There a casing by Tudia at Amazon that dun need to remove casing
See YouTube link below:

https://youtu.be/LivZJfRINmA

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[MGeaR356]

I thought pixel 2 XL is better..

For me..I may sell the essential ...

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Haha for me I am not camera person.. Screen wise I feel essential sharper and nicer also in love with the form factor

Somemore the custom roms in 2 xl really pales in comparison to oneplus 5.. Maybe essential will be better in terms of development

 

[mr168]

i have a number of issues on my essential phone.

1) background screen freeze. i can't edit wall paper, add shortcut to home screen nor widgets. Need to restart the phone to rectify.
2) phone data doesn't automatically turn on after leaving wifi connection. i rectify this by selecting global under prefer network type.
3) can't connect to my car's bluetooth and neither android auto is able to work with car's headunit.

my build number is NMJ51B. Is this the latest firmware?

 

[Honeydewz]

i have a number of issues on my essential phone.

1) background screen freeze. i can't edit wall paper, add shortcut to home screen nor widgets. Need to restart the phone to rectify.
2) phone data doesn't automatically turn on after leaving wifi connection. i rectify this by selecting global under prefer network type.
3) can't connect to my car's bluetooth and neither android auto is able to work with car's headunit.

my build number is NMJ51B. Is this the latest firmware?

OPM1.170911.130 (oreo beta)
NMJ51B (latest)

the rest i cant help you, still waiting for mine to be delivered to my house..