Philips Essence 20, 8GB/256GB
Philips Essence 20, 8GB/256GB
Philips Essence 20, 8GB/256GB
Philips Essence 20, 8GB/256GB

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Featured specifications for Philips Essence 20

Available
2024
Operating system
Android 14
Chipset
Unisoc T606
Camera resolution
50MP + 2MP
Front camera resolution
8MP
Display size
6.56 Inches, 720 x 1612 Pixels
Display type
IPS Screen, 16M Colors
RAM
8GB
Storage
256GB
Battery
5000mAh, Li-Po

KSh 14,500

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Philips Essence 20 key features

  • Face and fingerprint unlock

  • 4G LTE network connectivity

  • 5000mAh battery with USB Type-C charging

  • 50MP dual main camera

  • 90Hz display refresh rate

  • 8MP selfie camera

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Philips Essence 20 (8GB/256GB) Highlights

Display and Design

Philips Essence 20 features a 6.56 inch display with a 720 x 1612 resolution. The 90Hz refresh rate is a welcome addition at this price, making scrolling and animations smoother. While the resolution isn’t the sharpest, it’s good enough for casual browsing and streaming. Its 163.5 x 76 x 8.6 mm size and 190 g weight make it comfortable to hold, and the color options—Blue and Black—add a simple but stylish look.

Performance and Software

Powered by a 1.6 GHz octa-core processor built on a 12nm process, the Philips Essence 20 handles light tasks like texting and web browsing without much trouble. However, it may struggle with heavier apps or gaming. Running on Android 14, it offers up-to-date software with a clean interface, but don’t expect blazing performance with this processor.

Battery and Charging

The 5000mAh battery is one of the highlights here. It easily lasts a full day of normal use, which is great for users who are inconvenienced by frequent charging. The USB Type-C port makes charging convenient, though the 10W charging speed feels a bit slow by today’s standards.

Cameras

For photography, the Essence 20 includes a 50MP wide camera and a 2MP depth sensor on the back. It delivers decent photos in good lighting, but low light shots may leave you wanting more despite the dual LED flash. The 8MP selfie camera is serviceable, though it won’t win any awards. Portrait and panorama modes add versatility to the camera setup.

Connectivity and Security

The phone supports 4G LTE, ensuring reliable network speeds. Other features like dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS round out its connectivity options. For security, it offers both face and fingerprint unlock, providing quick and easy access.

At a starting price of KSh 17,500, the Philips Essence 20 offers good value for users who want a basic smartphone with a long lasting battery, smooth display, and decent cameras. It’s not without its compromises—performance and charging speed could be better—but for the price, it’s a good option.

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Popularity stats for Nov 2026
Views 242 12,221 2,461 4,924 1,926 990 547 616 1,587 479 316
Sales 11 100 78 59 54 41 20 52 50 45 48
Likes 0 10 6 6 2 2 1 1 1 1 0
Hotness score 676 1,014 1,014 1,159 1,546 1,159 1,304 1,836 1,498 1,401 1,836
Price KSh 14,500 KSh 17,500 KSh 15,500 KSh 19,000 KSh 29,000 KSh 16,500 KSh 22,500 KSh 26,500 KSh 15,000 KSh 25,000 KSh 31,500
General
Available
  • 2024
  • August
  • 2024
  • August
  • 2024
  • August
  • 2025
  • August
  • 2024
  • August
  • 2025
  • July
  • 2024
  • November
  • 2024
  • February
  • 2025
  • September
  • 2025
  • November
  • 2024
Dimensions
  • 163.5 x 76 x 8.6 mm
  • 167.3 x 77.3 x 8 mm
  • 167.3 x 77.3 x 8 mm
  • 167.4 x 77.4 x 7.6 mm
  • 165.8 x 76.1 x 7.7 mm
  • 167.4 x 77.4 x 7.6 mm
  • 167.3 x 76.7 x 7.8 mm
  • 165.7 x 76.2 x 8 mm
  • 167.3 x 77 x 8.2 mm
  • 171.6 x 79.5 x 8 mm
  • 165.7 x 76.2 x 8 mm
Weight
  • 190 g
  • 189 g
  • 189 g
  • 184 g
  • 186 g
  • 184 g
  • 188 g
  • 196 g
  • 199 g
  • 205 g
  • 196 g
Colors
  • Blue
  • Black
  • Light Blue
  • Black
  • Light Green
  • Light Blue
  • Black
  • Light Green
  • Black
  • Violet
  • Green
  • Starry Purple
  • Sparkle Black
  • Starlight White
  • Black
  • Violet
  • Green
  • Dark Green
  • Sparkle Gold
  • Storm Black
  • Lightning Gold
  • Titanium Gold
  • Jade Green
  • Purple
  • Black
  • Green
  • Storm Black
  • Lightning Gold
Network
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Network features
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Key features
  • Face and fingerprint unlock
  • 4G LTE network connectivity
  • 5000mAh battery with USB Type-C charging
  • 50MP dual main camera
  • 90Hz display refresh rate
  • 8MP selfie camera
  • 50MP dual main camera
  • Dedicated camera lens for background blur
  • Expandable storage up to 1TB
  • 5000mAh battery with 25W fast charging
  • Up to 2 major Android upgrades
  • Up to 4 years security updates
  • 50MP dual main camera
  • Dedicated camera lens for background blur
  • Expandable storage up to 1TB
  • 5000mAh battery with 25W fast charging
  • Up to 2 major Android upgrades
  • Up to 4 years security updates
  • 50MP dual main camera
  • IP54 dust and splash resistant
  • 90Hz display refresh rate
  • Expandable storage up to 1TB
  • 5000mAh battery with 15W fast charging
  • Up to 6 major Android upgrades
  • Military-grade shock and drop resistance
  • Wet touch responsive display
  • 45W fast charging provides up to 50% in 30 min
  • 90Hz display refresh rate
  • IP54 dust and splash resistance
  • Snapdragon 6s Gen 1 processor
  • 50MP dual main camera
  • IP54 dust and splash resistant
  • 90Hz display refresh rate
  • Expandable storage up to 1TB
  • 5000mAh battery with 15W fast charging
  • Up to 6 major Android upgrades
  • 90Hz IPS display
  • 50MP dual main camera with PDAF
  • IP54 dust and splash resistance
  • Handsfree air gesture controls
  • Distraction-free gaming mode
  • Android 14 OS
  • 6000mAh battery with 45W fast charging
  • Helio G92 Max gaming processor
  • 90Hz FHD IPS display with Always-on display
  • 50MP dual main camera with PDAF
  • IP68/69 dust and water resistance - up to 1.5m for 30 min
  • EyeComfort mode with 3 nit min brightness
  • 90Hz display refresh rate
  • 5MP selfie camera with face unlock
  • Android 14 OS
  • 5500mAh battery with 15W charging
  • IP64 dust and water resistance
  • MIL-STD-810H shock resistance
  • 50MP dual main camera with PDAF
  • 120Hz IPS display
  • Helio G81 Ultra gaming processor
  • Massive 6000mAh battery
  • 33W fast charging
  • IP64 dust and splash resistant
  • 6000mAh battery with 45W fast charging
  • Helio G92 Max gaming processor
  • 90Hz FHD IPS display with Always-on display
  • 50MP dual main camera with PDAF
  • IP68/69 dust and water resistance - up to 1.5m for 30 min
  • EyeComfort mode with 3 nit min brightness
Platform
Operating system
  • Android 14
  • Android 14
  • Android 14
  • Android 15
  • One UI 7
  • Android 14
  • ColorOS 14
  • Android 15
  • One UI 7
  • Android 14
  • Realme UI
  • Android 14
  • Realme UI 5.0
  • Android 14
  • Funtouch 14
  • Android 15
  • HyperOS 2
  • Android 14
  • Realme UI 5.0
Software updates
  • -
  • Up to 2 Major Android Upgrades
  • Up to 4 Years Security Updates
  • Up to 2 Major Android Upgrades
  • Up to 4 Years Security Updates
  • Up to 6 Major Android Upgrades
  • -
  • Up to 6 Major Android Upgrades
  • -
  • -
  • -
  • -
  • -
GPU
  • Mali-G57 MP1
  • Mali-G52 MC2
  • Mali-G52 MC2
  • Mali-G57 MC2
  • Adreno 610
  • Mali-G57 MC2
  • Mali-G57
  • Mali-G52 MC2
  • Mali-G52 MP1
  • Mali-G52 MC2
  • Mali-G52 MC2
Processor
  • 1.6 GHz
  • Octa-core
  • 12nm
  • 2.0 GHz
  • Octa-core
  • 12nm
  • 2.0 GHz
  • Octa-core
  • 12nm
  • 2.2 GHz
  • Octa-core
  • 6nm
  • Octa-core
  • 2.2 GHz
  • Octa-core
  • 6nm
  • 1.8 GHz
  • Octa-core
  • 12nm
  • 2.0 GHz
  • Octa-core
  • 12nm
  • 2.0 GHz
  • Octa-core
  • 12nm
  • 2.0 GHz
  • Octa-core
  • 12nm
  • 2.0 GHz
  • Octa-core
  • 12nm
Chipset
  • Unisoc T606
  • MediaTek Helio G85
  • MediaTek Helio G85
  • MediaTek Helio G99
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 1
  • MediaTek Helio G99
  • Unisoc Tiger T612
  • MediaTek Helio G92 Max
  • Unisoc T7225
  • MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra
  • MediaTek Helio G92 Max
Graphics processor
  • Mali-G57 MP1
  • Mali-G52 MC2
  • Mali-G52 MC2
  • Mali-G57 MC2
  • Adreno 610
  • Mali-G57 MC2
  • Mali-G57
  • Mali-G52 MC2
  • Mali-G52 MP1
  • Mali-G52 MC2
  • Mali-G52 MC2
RAM
  • 8GB
  • 4GB
  • 4GB
  • 4GB
  • 8GB LPDDR4X
  • 4GB
  • 6GB LPDDR4X
  • 8GB
  • 4GB LPDDR4X
  • 8GB LPDDR4X
  • 8GB
Storage
  • 256GB
  • 128GB
  • 64GB
  • 128GB
  • 256GB
  • 64GB
  • 256GB
  • 128GB
  • 64GB
  • 256GB
  • 512GB
Card slot
  • MicroSD
  • MicroSD
  • Up to 1TB
  • MicroSD
  • Up to 1TB
  • MicroSD
  • Up to 1TB
  • microSD
  • MicroSD
  • Up to 1TB
  • MicroSD
  • MicroSD
  • MicroSD
  • Up to 2TB
  • MicroSD
  • Up to 1TB
  • MicroSD
Battery
  • 5000mAh
  • Li-Po
  • 5000mAh
  • Li-Po
  • 5000mAh
  • Li-Po
  • 5000mAh
  • Li-Po
  • 5100mAh
  • 5000mAh
  • Li-Po
  • 5000mAh
  • Li-Po
  • 6000mAh
  • 5500mAh
  • Li-Ion
  • 6000mAh
  • 6000mAh
Battery features
  • 10W Charging
  • 25W Fast Charging
  • 25W Fast Charging
  • 15W Fast Charging
  • 45W Fast Charging
  • Up to 50% in 30 Min
  • 15W Fast Charging
  • 15W Fast Charging
  • Up to 16.6h Video Playback
  • Up to 97.2h Music Playback
  • 45W Fast Charging
  • Reverse Wired Charging
  • Up to 100% in 90 Min
  • 15W Fast Charging
  • 33W Fast Charging
  • 10W Reverse Wired Charging
  • Up to 50% in 31 Min
  • Up to 22h Video Playback
  • Up to 82h Music Playback
  • 45W Fast Charging
  • Reverse Wired Charging
  • Up to 100% in 90 Min
Platform features
  • -
  • -
  • -
  • IP54 Dust and Splash Resistant
  • IP54 Dust and Splash Resistant
  • MIL-STD-810H Compliant
  • Military-grade Shock and Drop Resistance
  • IP54 Dust and Splash Resistant
  • IP54 Dust and Splash Resistant
  • Air Gesture Control
  • Gaming Mode
  • IP68/69 Dust and Water Resistant - Up to 1.5m for 30 Min
  • MIL-STD-810H Compliant
  • Air Gesture Control
  • Gaming Mode
  • Dual Stereo Speakers
  • IP64 Dust and Water Resistant
  • Shock Resistance
  • MIL-STD-810H Compliant
  • Dual Stereo Speakers
  • IP64 Dust and Splash Resistant
  • IP68/69 Dust and Water Resistant - Up to 1.5m for 30 Min
  • MIL-STD-810H Compliant
  • Air Gesture Control
  • Gaming Mode
  • Dual Stereo Speakers
Display
Display size
  • 6.56 Inches
  • 720 x 1612 Pixels
  • 6.7 Inches
  • 720 x 1600 Pixels
  • 6.7 Inches
  • 720 x 1600 Pixels
  • 6.7 Inches
  • 720 x 1600 Pixels
  • 6.67 Inches
  • 720 x 1604 Pixels
  • 6.7 Inches
  • 720 x 1600 Pixels
  • 6.74 Inches
  • 720 x 1600 Pixels
  • 6.72 Inches
  • 1080 x 2400 Pixels
  • 6.74 Inches
  • 720 x 1600 Pixels
  • 6.9 Inches
  • 720 x 1600 Pixels
  • 6.72 Inches
  • 1080 x 2400 Pixels
Display type
  • IPS Screen
  • 16M Colors
  • PLS Screen
  • 16M Colors
  • PLS Screen
  • 16M Colors
  • PLS Screen
  • 16M Colors
  • IPS Screen
  • 16M Colors
  • PLS Screen
  • 16M Colors
  • IPS Screen
  • 16M Colors
  • IPS Screen
  • 16M Colors
  • IPS Screen
  • 16M Colors
  • IPS Screen
  • 16M Colors
  • IPS Screen
  • 16M Colors
Pixel density
  • 269 ppi
  • 262 ppi
  • 262 ppi
  • 262 ppi
  • 264 ppi
  • 262 ppi
  • 260 ppi
  • 392 ppi
  • 260 ppi
  • 254 ppi
  • 392 ppi
Display features
  • 90Hz Refresh Rate
  • -
  • -
  • 90Hz Refresh Rate
  • 90Hz Refresh Rate
  • 1000 Nits Peak Brightness
  • Panda Glass
  • Wet Touch Responsive
  • 90Hz Refresh Rate
  • 90Hz Refresh Rate
  • 560 Nits Peak Brightness
  • Rainwater Smart Touch
  • 1 Nit Minimum Brightness
  • Up to 180Hz Touch Sampling Rate
  • 90Hz Refresh Rate
  • 690 Nits Peak Brightness
  • 3 Nit Minimum Brightness
  • Up to 180Hz Touch Sampling Rate
  • ArmorShell Glass
  • Always-on Display
  • 90Hz Refresh Rate
  • Wet Touch
  • 570 Nits Brightness
  • 120Hz Refresh Rate
  • 810 Nits Peak Brightness
  • 90Hz Refresh Rate
  • 690 Nits Peak Brightness
  • 3 Nit Minimum Brightness
  • Up to 180Hz Touch Sampling Rate
  • ArmorShell Glass
  • Always-on Display
Camera
Camera resolution
  • 50MP + 2MP
  • 50MP F1.8 + 2MP F2.4
  • 50MP F1.8 + 2MP F2.4
  • 50MP F1.8 + 2MP F2.4
  • 50MP F1.8 + Auxiliary Lens
  • 50MP F1.8 + 2MP F2.4
  • 50MP F1.8 + 0.08MP F3.0
  • 50MP F1.8 + 2MP F2.4
  • 13MP F2.2 + 0.08MP F3.0
  • 50MP F1.8 + QVGA F3.0
  • 50MP F1.8 + 2MP F2.4
Camera features
  • 50 Wide / AF
  • 2MP Depth
  • Panorama / Portrait
  • Dual-LED Flash
  • 50MP Wide / AF
  • 2MP Depth
  • Bokeh / Panorama / Portrait
  • LED Flash
  • 50MP Wide / AF
  • 2MP Depth
  • Bokeh / Panorama / Portrait
  • LED Flash
  • 50MP Wide / PDAF
  • 2MP Depth
  • Bokeh / Panorama / Portrait
  • LED Flash
  • Panorama / HDR / Night
  • LED Flash
  • PDAF
  • 50MP Wide / PDAF
  • 2MP Depth
  • Bokeh / Panorama / Portrait
  • LED Flash
  • 50MP Wide / PDAF
  • Night / Panorama / Portrait / AI Beauty / HDR
  • PDAF
  • LED Flash
  • 50MP Wide / PDAF
  • 2MP Depth
  • Night / Panorama / Portrait / AI Beauty / HDR
  • LED Flash
  • Panorama / Portrait / Night
  • PDAF
  • LED Flash
  • 50MP Wide / PDAF
  • Panorama / Portrait / HDR / Night
  • LED Flash
  • 50MP Wide / PDAF
  • 2MP Depth
  • Night / Panorama / Portrait / AI Beauty / HDR
  • LED Flash
Video recording
  • Yes
  • 1080p 60/30fps
  • Full HD 60/30fps
  • 1080p 60/30fps
  • Full HD 30fps
  • Dual-view Video
  • 1080p 60/30fps
  • Full HD 30fps
  • 1080p 30fps
  • 1080p 30fps
  • Time-lapse
  • 1080p 30fps
  • Time-lapse
  • 1080p 30fps
Front camera
Front camera resolution
  • 8MP
  • 8MP F2.0
  • 8MP F2.0
  • 8MP F2.0
  • 5MP F2.2
  • 8MP F2.0
  • 5MP F2.2
  • 8MP F2.0
  • 5MP F2.2
  • 8MP F2.0
  • 8MP F2.0
Front camera features
  • LED Flash
  • Face Unlock
  • Live Focus / Background Blur
  • Live Focus / Background Blur
  • Live Focus / Background Blur
  • Portrait / Night / Panorama
  • Live Focus / Background Blur
  • Face Unlock
  • HDR
  • Face Unlock
  • HDR
  • Face Unlock
  • HDR
  • Face Unlock
  • Portrait / Night
  • Face Unlock
  • HDR
Video recording
  • Yes
  • -
  • -
  • -
  • Full HD 30fps
  • Time-lapse
  • -
  • HD 30fps
  • 1080p 30fps
  • -
  • 1080p 30fps
  • Time-lapse
  • 1080p 30fps
Sensors & connectivity
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Fingerprint
  • Accelerometer
  • Proximity
  • Compass
  • Fingerprint
  • Accelerometer
  • Proximity
  • Compass
  • Fingerprint
  • Accelerometer
  • Proximity
  • Fingerprint
  • Accelerometer
  • Proximity
  • Compass
  • Ambient Light
  • Fingerprint
  • Accelerometer
  • Proximity
  • Fingerprint
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyro
  • Proximity
  • Compass
  • Ambient Light
  • Fingerprint
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyro
  • Proximity
  • Compass
  • Ambient Light
  • Fingerprint
  • Ambient Light
  • Accelerometer
  • Proximity
  • Compass
  • Fingerprint
  • Accelerometer
  • Proximity
  • Compass
  • Ambient Light
  • Fingerprint
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyro
  • Proximity
  • Compass
  • Ambient Light
Connectivity
  • USB Type-C
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot / Dual-band Wi-Fi
  • Bluetooth
  • GPS
  • USB Type-C 2.0
  • Dual-band Wi-Fi / Wi-Fi Direct / Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • GPS / GLONASS / GALILEO / BDS
  • Bluetooth 5.3
  • USB Type-C 2.0
  • Dual-band Wi-Fi / Wi-Fi Direct / Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • GPS / GLONASS / GALILEO / BDS
  • Bluetooth 5.3
  • USB Type-C 2.0
  • Dual-band Wi-Fi / Wi-Fi Direct / Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • GPS / GLONASS / GALILEO / BDS
  • Bluetooth 5.3
  • USB Type-C 2.0 / USB OTG
  • Dual-band Wi-Fi / Wi-Fi Hotspot / Wi-Fi Direct
  • Bluetooth 5.0
  • GPS / BDS / GLONASS / GALILEO / QZSS
  • NFC
  • USB Type-C 2.0
  • Dual-band Wi-Fi / Wi-Fi Direct / Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • GPS / GLONASS / GALILEO / BDS
  • Bluetooth 5.3
  • USB Type-C 2.0
  • Bluetooth 5.0
  • Dual-band Wi-Fi / Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • GPS / GLONASS / GALILEO / BDS
  • USB Type-C 2.0 / OTG
  • Bluetooth 5.0
  • Dual-band Wi-Fi / Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • GPS / GLONASS / GALILEO / BDS / QZSS
  • USB Type-C 2.0 / USB OTG
  • Bluetooth 5.2
  • Dual-band Wi-Fi / Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • GPS / BDS / GLONASS / GALILEO / QZSS
  • USB Type-C 2.0 / OTG
  • Bluetooth 5.4
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot / Wi-Fi Direct / Dual-band Wi-Fi
  • GPS / GLONASS / BDS / GALILEO
  • NFC
  • USB Type-C 2.0 / OTG
  • Bluetooth 5.0
  • Dual-band Wi-Fi / Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • GPS / GLONASS / GALILEO / BDS / QZSS
Connectivity features
  • -
  • -
  • -
  • -
  • -
  • -
  • -
  • -
  • -
  • -
  • -

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