These new-look models all have the same internal specs and capabilities of the original versions, but offer some nice variety in terms of aesthetics. A few weeks ago, I had the the chance to peek at these in person briefly, and they really do provide some stunning visual impact. The matte black on the Stellar Gray is a good fit if you found the piano-like surface of the standard Essential’s ceramic a tad flashy, for instance, and the Ocean Depths hue is unique in the smartphone world, and a very captivating color when seen in the flesh – or the metal and ceramic, so to speak.

The new color options are limited editions – Essential tells me that means when they’re gone, they are indeed gone. They’re sold through Essential’s own website exclusively, and they’ll each run for the full, $599 price of the original release devices, starting at 12 PM PT today with Ocean Depths, and then with a staggered drop schedule with Stellar Gray coming online on February 20, and Copper Black landing on February 22, so you have time to plan and decide whether a bold new look is worth your cash. It’s still a deal compared to the price of other leading flagships.