There’s a newbie in the smartphone scene, and it’s bringing a whole lot less to the table. That’s right, in a world of "more is better," this phone has just the essentials—like a ceramic back, and a titanium chassis. Okay, it might actually be a little fancier than the name suggests—but we’ll have to open it up to find out for sure! Join us as we tear down the Essential Phone.

Teardowns are an essential part of the gadget world, so make sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter for all of the necessary teardown and repair news.