ESSENTIAL PHONE, where price cuts do not stop, how much do you buy?

Essential Phone is a smartphone created by Android's father Andy Rubin.Perhaps because it was a screen that introduced the first notch, it appeared in a sound.However, there were cameras with poor performance and smartphones in the same price range for the price, so the appropriate waterproof function / wireless charging was lost, and the momentum quickly fell.However, the update after the update has improved the camera, and the price has fallen steadily, and now it has grown into a terminal that does not hurt.

By the way, how much do readers want to buy Essential Phone?Gizmodo's Sam Rutherford reporter is asking.

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At the beginning of the release: Despite the high price, the camera is ...

When ESSENTIAL PHONE PH-1 (hereinafter, PH-1) was released, I didn't really like it.But what I didn't like was neither quality nor functions.Despite the price of $ 700 (about 78,000 yen), the camera was not comparable to Galaxy S8, iPhone 7, and many other flagship machines.

However, ESSENTIAL has repeatedly updated after the release without giving up, improving image quality and shutter lag.As a result, the PH-1 made a comeback after a few months of updates and price cuts.The PH-1, which has been $ 450 (about 50,000 yen), has transformed into a powerful rival on OnePlus 5t and Motorola's middle range smartphones.Moreover, depending on the comparison target, it is much lower than others.

Repeat price reductions, less than half the price

The other day, the PH-1 was reduced to an amazing price of $ 224 (about 25,000 yen).This is so cheap since I saw it for a moment on Amazon Prime Day in July.At this price, it is a performance that exceeds the smartphone of the same price range, and it is convinced that the amount already sold for $ 224 has been sold out.

Currently, Amazon can still be purchased for $ 335 (about 37,000 yen).Compared to the value of PH-1, this price is enough.

Without the launch, the PH-1 would have sold for $ 700.Moreover, Essential is still updating, and the first Android 9 pie update will be possible other than Google's Pixel (Pixel) in the future.On the other hand, Samsung's latest model "Galaxy Note9" was released with Android 8, but it will be at least three months ahead of recent trends that can be updated to 9 pie.。

At this point, the price reduction of PH-1 passes through the "appropriate" level.It's a stale word, but it's very bargain.High quality, solid battery endurance, and camera have become excellent for more than the price.Another cool point of PH-1 is that it is the first notch with a smartphone and a terminal that should remain in the history of smartphones.

More than half a year later, the ESSENTIAL PHONE has been very shining.

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Now is the time of buying

There are drawbacks that there is no headphone jack, but sad is becoming normal on other terminals.In addition, there is almost no waterproof or wireless charging in the first place with these functions in the current price range.If you think so, the big drawback is that the company itself may be crushed or acquired.If it collapses, there is a high possibility that subsequent software support and updates will be delayed.This is a big concern.

In addition, information on the future of ESSENTIAL has not been included since May, but according to Bloomberg, the development of new models, which seems to be Essential Phone 2, has been discontinued.Even so, $ 335 (about 37,000 yen) is the same as a bargain.

I would like to ask everyone, how much price do you want to buy PH-1?If I buy it, I may keep it in the box.As a memory of this smartphone's turbulent story.