Essential PH-1 vs Honor 8S 2020
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Essential PH-1
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Essential PH-1
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Essential PH-1
Lighter body
Honor 8S 2020
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Essential PH-1 | Honor 8S 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5.71 | 5.71 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 2560 | 1520 |
| Resolution Width | 1312 | 720 |
| PPI | 504 | 295 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | — |
| Screen-to-body | 84.9 | 78.1 |
Platform
| Spec | Essential PH-1 | Honor 8S 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.45 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo) | Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 540 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Chipset Name | Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 | Helio A22 |
| Process (nm) | 10 | 12 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | — | EMUI 9 |
| OS Version | 7.1 | 9.0 |
Memory
| Spec | Essential PH-1 | Honor 8S 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 128GB 4GB RAM | 64GB 3GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Essential PH-1 | Honor 8S 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | Laser AF, LED flash, HDR | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 2 | 1 |
| Lens | 13 MP, f/1.9 | 13 MP, f/1.8 |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Essential PH-1 | Honor 8S 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30fps | — |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP, f/2.2 | 5 MP, f/2.2 |
Battery
| Spec | Essential PH-1 | Honor 8S 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 3040 | 3020 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Po |
| Wired Charging (W) | 27 | — |
Body
| Spec | Essential PH-1 | Honor 8S 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), ceramic back, titanium frame | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 141.5 | 147.1 |
| Thickness (mm) | 7.8 | 8.5 |
| Weight (g) | 185 | 146 |
| Width (mm) | 71.1 | 70.8 |
Launch
| Spec | Essential PH-1 | Honor 8S 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2017, May. Released 2017, August | 2020, May 27 |
| Status | Discontinued | Available. Released 2020, May 27 |
Network
| Spec | Essential PH-1 | Honor 8S 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 & TD-SCDMA | HSDPA 850, 900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 17, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 66 | LTE |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps | HSPA, LTE |
| Technology | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Essential PH-1 | Honor 8S 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5 | 5 |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Radio | No | FM radio |
| USB Type | Type-C | — |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | Essential PH-1 | Honor 8S 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with dual speakers | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Essential PH-1 | Honor 8S 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Accelerometer, proximity |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Essential PH-1 and Honor 8S 2020 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Essential PH-1 packs a 3040 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
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