PHILIPS Essence 20 enters the market with a Unisoc T606 chipset, a 720p display, 5000mAh battery, and 18W fast charging. It is a 4G LTE device, so it should work everywhere there is 4G, 3G, and 2G coverage.
It sits on the ladder above the more affordable Philips Essence 10 entry-level Android smartphone.
PHILIPS Essence 20 Specs
Network
- 2G mobile network bands: GSM, GPRS, EDGE 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz.
- 3G mobile network bands: UMTS, WCDMA, HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 MHz
- 4G mobile network bands: LTE.
- 5G mobile network bands: No.
- SIM Type: Nano-SIM, Dual SIM
Body
- Dimensions: 163.54 x 76.04 x 8.55 mm
- Weight: g
- Display: 6.56 inches, 720 x 1612 pixels, 90 Hz refresh rate, 19.5:9 aspect ratio, IPS LCD screen
- Colours: Moonlit Black.
- Physical Build: Plastic frame, plastic back cover.
Processor
- Operating System: Android 13
- CPU: 64-bit, 2.3 GHz Octa-core
- Chipset: Unisoc Tiger T606
- GPU: ARM Mali-G57 MP1
Memory
- RAM: 4GB. 8GB.
- Internal Storage Memory: 128GB. 256GB.
- External Storage: microSD, up to 1TB
Cameras
- Main Camera: 50MP main sensor, autofocus + 2MP macro lens, LED flash, 1080p@30fps video recording
- Front Camera: 8MP, fixed focus, Face Recognition, 1080p@30fps video capture
Sound and Video
- Music Support: PCM, AAC / AAC + / eAAC + / MP3 / AMR – NB / WB / APE
- Audio: 3.5 mm audio jack
- Loudspeaker: Mono speaker
- Video Support: H.264/MP4/MPEG4 player
- FM Radio: No.
Sensors
- Digital Compass: Yes.
- Accelerometer: Yes.
- Proximity Sensor: Yes.
- Ambient Light Sensor: No.
- Barometer: No.
- Pedometer: No.
- Heart Rate Monitor: No.
- Gyroscope (G-Sensor): Yes.
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes; side-mounted.
- Face Unlock: Yes.
- Iris Scanner: No.
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: No.
- Voice Control: No.
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes; Google Assistant.
- Infra-red Sensor: No.
Connectivity
- Bluetooth Version: 5.1
- Bluetooth Profiles: A2DP
- WiFi: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, hotspot
- GPS: Yes, A-GPS, GLONASS
- USB: microUSB. Type-C.
- NFC: No.
Other Specs and Features
- Battery Type and Capacity: Non-Removable Lithium-Polymer 5000 mAh
- Battery Charging: 18W fast charging
- Wireless Charging: No.
- Reverse Charging: No.
- Model Version/Number: S6210
Launch & Release Dates
- Announced: July 2024
- Release Date: July 2024
PHILIPS Essence 20: Price in Nigeria
The price of PHILIPS Essence 20 in Nigeria is ₦129,000 naira for the 4GB RAM + 128GB internal storage option, and ₦173,000 for the 8GB RAM + 256GB internal storage option. It can be purchased at stores around the country. These might include any of Jumia, Slot, Pointek, Swot, 3C Hub, Finet, and others.
Price of Philips Essence 20 in Tanzania
The 8GB RAM + 128GB internal storage variant of the Essence 20 is available in Tanzania for TZS 290,000. You can grab one online from kupatana.com and other retailers.
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