Razer Phone vs Razer Phone 2: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Razer Phone vs Razer Phone 2. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Razer PhoneRazer PhoneInternational · 8GB · 64GB
Razer Phone 2Razer Phone 2International · 8GB · 64GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
Razer Phone
Razer Phone
International · 8GB · 64GB
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Razer Phone 2
Razer Phone 2
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available -- Not available
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera --Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score --Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
9.0
5 reviews
8.6
5 reviews

Technical specifications of the Razer Phone vs Razer Phone 2

Specs where to buy Razer Phone Razer Phone
International · 8GB · 64GB 		stores to buy Razer Phone 2 Razer Phone 2
International · 8GB · 64GB
Inches 5.7" 5.72"
Resolution QHD QHD
Usable surface 72% useful 72% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 77.7 mm
158.5 mm
8.0 mm 		79.0 mm
158.5 mm
8.5 mm
Weight 197 g 220 g
Micro SnapD. 835
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 845
Octa-Core
RAM 8 GB RAM 8 GB RAM
Storage 64 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 179.377
v6 		275.000
v?
Battery 4000 mAh 4000 mAh
Main Camera 1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.8

2 		1
12.2 Mpx · ƒ/1.75

2
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Bands
OS Android 8.0 Oreo Android 8.0 Oreo

Brand
Brand Razer Razer
Aliases -- --

Release Date
Release date November 2017,
6 years ago 		October 2018,
5 years ago
State Not available Not available
Market International International

Design & Materials

Structure

Razer Phone
Razer Phone 2
Razer Phone
Razer Phone 2
Size
77.7 mm • 158.5 mm • 8.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
79.0 mm • 158.5 mm • 8.5 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 197 g 220 g
Usable surface 72 % 72 %
Materials Aluminium alloy Aluminium alloy
Resistance - IP67
Colors
Black
Black

Screen
Diagonal 5.7" 5.72"
Type LCD IPS • IGZO Sharp IGZO
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Resolution QHD
1440 x 2560 px 		QHD
1440 x 2560 px
Density 515 Pixels per inch 513 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • HDR
  • DCI-P3
  • Wide color gamut
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
8.5
7.5
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.6
9.2
Is it comfortable?
8.2
7.0
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
6.8
8.2
Number of reviews
5 reviews
5 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
CPU 4x Kryo 280 2.45 GHz + 4x Kryo 280 1.9 GHz 4x Kryo 385 2.8 GHz + 4x Kryo 385 1.8 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 10 nm 10 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 540 Qualcomm Adreno 630 710MHz

RAM
RAM 8 GB 8 GB
Type -- LPDDR4X RAM

Antutu
Score
179.377
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 19% of devices
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275.000
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 24% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 64 GB 64 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in the back Yes, on the side

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope

Audio

Audio
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Stereo Speakers

Others
Notifications LED -- --
Cooling system No Yes
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
9.4
9.2
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.6
9.4
What's your experience been with demanding games?
9.6
10
Number of reviews
5 reviews
5 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Double rear camera Double rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12 Mpx 12.2 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type CMOS CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 1.8 ƒ/ 1.75
ISO -- --
Pixel size -- 1.40 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
2
Camera type

Telephoto lens

Telephoto lens
Resolution
12 Mpx
12 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Unknown
Type
--
--
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.6
ƒ/ 2.6
Pixel size
--
1.00 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
--

Features
Flash Dual LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation No Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
240 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 8 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- --
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
7.6
8.2
Quality of nighttime photos
3.6
6.8
Quality of selfies
6.6
7.8
Does it have a powerful flash?
7.8
8.8
Number of reviews
5 reviews
5 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B29 (700)
  • B30 (2300)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B14 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B29 (700)
  • B30 (2300)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B46 (TDD 5200)
  • B48 (TDD 3600)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B71 (600)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Single Sim Single Sim
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • LE (Low Energy)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 -- 0.508 W/Kg on head
1.493 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 0.420 W/Kg on head
0.690 W/Kg on body 		0.940 W/Kg on head
0.580 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.0
9.2
Quality of the GPS
9.0
9.0
And the WiFi?
9.2
9.0
Number of reviews
5 reviews
5 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
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4000 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Ion
Fast charge Yes Yes,
15.0W
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Wireless charging
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 0%
    Less than a day
  • 40%
    One day
  • 40%
    More than one day
  • 20%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 40%
    Less than a day
  • 20%
    One day
  • 40%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
5 reviews
5 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 8.0 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
  • Android 8.1 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 20%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 80%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 0%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 100%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 0%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 0%
    Never
  • 67%
    Once a year
  • 33%
    Every six months
  • 0%
    Every two months or less
  • 0%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 67%
    Every six months
  • 33%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
5 reviews
5 reviews
Prices
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