THE ESSENTIAL PHONE WILL OFFER A 2 YEAR PROTECTION PLAN!

The Essential PH-1 made quite the racket when it was announced a few months ago and is one o the most anticipated phones of the year. This device promises to offer robust hardware and a fresh take on software, all encapsulated in an ecosystem where everything "plays nicely" with one another. Looking at what the Essential has to offer, it seemed to have everything, except for any sort of protection plan. Well, based on some recent news and an upset Reddit user, it seems that Essential changed that. Along with the price tag of $749, the buyer can tack on an insurance plan that’s good for two years for the price of $99.  For the extra fee, you are protected from four different scenarios that may cause your device to stop functioning.

There’s a default one-year limited warranty that offers express shipping replacements. The two-year plan also covers defects, but in addition to that, it covers everyday wear and tears from day one accidental damage (falls, spills, cracks) and power surges. The two-year plan also supports express shipping on replacements. The Essential website makes a big deal about the durability of the PH-1, showing a clip of a drop test and boasting about the materials. The Essential PH-1 features a ceramic body with a titanium frame, both of which contrasts the Aluminium and glass materials of most smartphones. 

Regardless of what metal is used in the Essential's frame, the display has almost no bezels on three of the four sides, and the camera module is completely flush with the body. Both of these factors subtract significantly from fall protection.

When the Essential PH-1 is officially unveiled, the world will see if this large price tag is worth it.