Razer Phone 2 vs Samsung Galaxy S9+: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Razer Phone 2 vs Samsung Galaxy S9+. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Razer Phone 2Razer Phone 2International · 8GB · 64GB
Samsung Galaxy S9+Samsung Galaxy S9+Global · 6GB · 64GB · G965F
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Basics
Razer Phone 2
Razer Phone 2
International · 8GB · 64GB
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Samsung Galaxy S9+
Samsung Galaxy S9+
Global · 6GB · 64GB · G965F
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available 6.8 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials 6.4Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware 5.7Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera 6.9Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity 7.1 Connectivity
Battery score --Battery 5.2 Battery

User reviews
User score
8.6
5 reviews
9.0
141 reviews

Technical specifications of the Razer Phone 2 vs Samsung Galaxy S9+

Specs stores to buy Razer Phone 2 Razer Phone 2
International · 8GB · 64GB 		where to buy Samsung Galaxy S9+ Samsung Galaxy S9+
Global · 6GB · 64GB · G965F
Inches 5.72" 6.2"
Resolution QHD+ WQHD+
Usable surface 72% useful 83% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 18:9
Dimensions 79.0 mm
158.5 mm
8.5 mm 		73.8 mm
158.0 mm
8.5 mm
Weight 220 g 189 g
Micro SnapD. 845
Octa-Core 		Exynos 9810
Octa-Core
RAM 8 GB RAM 6 GB RAM
Storage 64 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 433.212
v10 		415.828
v10
Battery 4000 mAh 3500 mAh
Main Camera 1
12.2 Mpx · ƒ/1.75

2 		1
12.2 Mpx · ƒ/1.5
S5K2L3
2
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/1.7
Bands
OS Android 8.0 Oreo Android 10 Q

Brand
Brand Razer Samsung
Aliases -- --

Release Date
Release date October 2018,
8 years ago 		February 2018,
8 years ago
State Not available On Sale
Market International Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Razer Phone 2
Samsung Galaxy S9+
Razer Phone 2
Samsung Galaxy S9+
Size
79.0 mm • 158.5 mm • 8.5 mm
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 Print 3D Model
73.8 mm • 158.0 mm • 8.5 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 220 g 189 g
Usable surface 72 % 83 %
Materials Aluminium alloy Glass
Resistance IP67 IP68
Colors
Black
Black
Gold
Pink
Gray
Violet
Cyan

Screen
Diagonal 5.72" 6.2"
Type IGZO Super AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 16:9 18:9
Resolution QHD+
1440 x 2560 px 		WQHD+
1440 x 2960 px
Brightness -- --
Peak brightness -- --
Maximum brightness (HBM) -- --
Density 513 Pixels per inch 531 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • HDR
  • DCI-P3
  • Wide color gamut
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Always-On Display
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Dual Edge display
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • VR headset support
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.5
7.9
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.2
9.4
Is it comfortable?
7.0
9.2
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.2
8.9
Number of reviews
5 reviews
141 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Samsung Exynos 9 9810
CPU 4x Kryo 385 2.8 GHz + 4x Kryo 385 1.8 GHz 4x Exynos M3 2.7 GHz + 4x Cortex-A55 1.9 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 10 nm 10 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 630 710MHz ARM Mali-G72 MP18

RAM
RAM 8 GB 6 GB
Type LPDDR4X RAM LPDDR4X RAM

Antutu
Score
433.212
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 23% of devices
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415.828
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 67% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 64 GB 64 GB
Type -- UFS Storage 2.1
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

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

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Heart Rate
  • Iris scanner

Audio

Audio
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Stereo Speakers
  • Stereo Speakers

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
9.2
9.4
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.4
9.1
What's your experience been with demanding games?
10
8.7
Number of reviews
5 reviews
141 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12.2 Mpx 12.2 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 1.75 ƒ/ 1.5
Optical zoom -- --
View angle -- --
Sensor Unknown Samsung S5K2L3
Type CMOS ISOCELL
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.40 µm 1.40 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- 1/7.6"
2
Camera type

Telephoto lens

Telephoto lens
Resolution
12 Mpx
12 Mpx
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.6
ƒ/ 2.4
Optical zoom
--
--
View angle
--
--
Sensor
Unknown
Unknown
Type
--
--
Pixel size
1.00 µm
--
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
--

Features
Flash Dual LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
240 fps 		Yes,
960 fps
Others
  • 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
  • 4K Video
  • Digital 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
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 1.7
Optical zoom -- --
View angle -- --
Sensor Unknown Samsung S5K3H1
Type -- ISOCELL
Pixel size -- 1.22 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- 1/3.6"
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score --
100
Camera
105Photo
91Video

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.2
9.3
Quality of nighttime photos
6.8
8.4
Quality of selfies
7.8
8.5
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.8
9.1
Number of reviews
5 reviews
141 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)
  • 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 900)
  • B48 (TDD 3600)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B71 (600)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B42 (TDD 3500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • 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
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi MiMO

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.0 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)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)

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

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.1

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 		0.294 W/Kg on head
1.350 W/Kg on body
American measurement

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

 0.940 W/Kg on head
0.580 W/Kg on body 		0.190 W/Kg on head
0.640 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • ANT+

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.2
9.2
Quality of the GPS
9.0
9.4
And the WiFi?
9.0
9.3
Number of reviews
5 reviews
141 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
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3500 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Ion
Fast charge Yes,
15.0W 		Yes
Others
  • Wireless charging (15W)
  • Non-removable
  • Wireless charging
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 40%
    Less than a day
  • 20%
    One day
  • 40%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
  • 12%
    Less than half day
  • 26%
    Less than a day
  • 42%
    One day
  • 19%
    More than one day
  • 1%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
5 reviews
141 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 8.1 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 9 years ago
  • Android 10
    Android 10 Q, 7 years ago
Google Services With Google Mobile Services With Google Mobile Services

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 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
  • 4%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 85%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 12%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 0%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 67%
    Every six months
  • 33%
    Every two months or less
  • 17%
    Never
  • 9%
    Once a year
  • 42%
    Every six months
  • 33%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
5 reviews
141 reviews
Prices
Prices unavailable
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