So, what does Razer have more than the competition? Well, stereo speakers will probably enhance mobile gaming experience, the design favors dual-hand operation in landscape mode for prolonged periods, 120 Hz refresh rate on its Ultramotion display for super-smooth animations and response, you've got 8 GB of RAM on board, which is just insanely over the top right now, and a rather huge 4,000 mAh battery.
Looking at the most-popular, top-tier Android phones that were recently released — the LG V20 and the Galaxy Note 8 — we've got 4 GB and 6 GB of RAM, respectively, 3,300 mAh batteries, no stereo speakers, and the “standard” 60 Hz displays. Of course, the LG V20 has its quad-DAC, which might attract audiophiles, and its enhanced photo- and video-editing features, while the Note 8 has its S Pen and productivity apps and features that are tied to it. So, while the Razer Phone looks like it excels when it comes to raw power, the other two devices have their own quirks to set them apart. Which one would you go for?
Razer Phone vs LG V30 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 8
| Design | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 6.24 x 3.06 x 0.31 inches (158.5 x 77.7 x 8) | 5.97 x 2.97 x 0.29 inches (151.7 x 75.4 x 7.39 mm) | 6.40 x 2.94 x 0.34 inches (162.5 x 74.8 x 8.6 mm) |
| Weight | 6.95 oz (197 g) the average is 5.6 oz (161 g) | 5.57 oz (158 g) the average is 5.6 oz (161 g) | 6.88 oz (195 g) the average is 5.6 oz (161 g) |
| Materials | Main body: Metal | Main body: Glass; Accents: Aluminum | Main body: Glass; Accents: Aluminum |
| Rugged | Water, Dust, Shock resistant | Water, Dust resistant | |
| IP certified
IP certified - The IP code indicates the degree of protection against dust and water. The first number represents dust protection, while the second represents water protection. In IP67, for example, 6 means a completely dust-tight device, while 7 means the device can stay immersed in up to 1 meter of water for up to 30 minutes. In IP68, a higher level of water protection is expected, but exact numbers aren't specified: both depth and continuance are specified by the manufacturer on per device basis. | IP 68 | IP 68 | |
| MIL-STD-810 certified | Yes | ||
| Features | Stylus | ||
| OS | Android (8.1, 7.1) | Android (8.0, 7.1), LG UX UI | Android (8.0, 7.1), Samsung Experience UI |
| Display | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical size | 5.7 inches | 6.0 inches | 6.3 inches |
| Resolution | 1440 x 2560 pixels | 1440 x 2880 pixels | 1440 x 2960 pixels |
Pixel density
Pixel density - The pixel density of a display represents the number of pixels over an area of one inch. It’s measured in “pixels per inch”, or ppi. The higher the number, the more detailed and good-looking the display is. | 513 ppi | 537 ppi | 522 ppi |
Technology
Technology - There are two main screen technologies currently used in phones and tablets: LCD and AMOLED. The former usually features a light source and liquid crystals, while the latter is based on organic light-emitting diodes. Newer LCD variations like IPS-LCD and Super-LCD allow for very accurate color reproduction and very wide viewing angles, where no significant image quality loss is observed. Current AMOLED screens differ in such a way that they can exhibit much more saturated colors (sometimes too much) and incredibly high contrast levels, which is due to black color being completely black in AMOLED displays. | IPS LCD | P-OLED | Super AMOLED |
Screen-to-body ratio
Screen-to-body ratio - Shows what part of the frontal area of a phone its screen occupies. | 73.22 % | 81.21 % | 82.98 % |
| Colors | 16 777 216 | 16 777 216 | 16 777 216 |
| Camera | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Camera | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Flash | Dual LED | LED | LED |
| Aperture size
Aperture size - The aperture of a camera is the opening through which light travels before it reaches the camera sensor. The smaller the number is, the bigger this opening is, allowing for more light to pass. | F1.8 | F1.6 | F1.7 |
| Focal length (35mm equivalent)
Focal length (35mm equivalent) - The lower (shorter) the focal length number, the wider the shot will be. Conversely, longer focal length cameras produce narrower frames, which can be used for telephoto (zoomed-in) purposes. | 26 mm | ||
| Camera sensor size
Camera sensor size - A bigger camera sensor is able to capture more light, and thus produce better photos. | 1/3.09" | 1/2.55" | |
| Pixel size
Pixel size - The size of an individual pixel on a camera's sensor. The bigger, the better. | 1 μm | 1.4 μm | |
| Optical zoom | 2.0 x | Yes | |
| Hardware Features | Second camera, Autofocus | Second camera, Optical image stabilization, Autofocus | Second camera, Optical image stabilization, Autofocus |
| Software Features | Touch to focus, Face detection, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo tagging | Manual focus, Object tracking, RAW image capture, Digital image stabilization, Histogram, Touch to focus, Face detection, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo tagging | Manual focus, RAW image capture, Touch to focus, Smile detection, Face detection, Voice activation, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo tagging |
| Camcorder | 3840x2160 (4K) (30 fps) | 3840x2160 (4K), 1920x1080 (1080p HD), 1280x720 (720p HD) | 3840x2160 (4K) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (1080p HD) (60 fps), 1280x720 (720p HD) (240 fps) |
| Features | Video calling, Video sharing | High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Time-lapse video, Continuous autofocus, Object tracking, Digital image stabilization, Video calling, Video sharing | Time-lapse video, Hyperlapse, Continuous autofocus, Object tracking, Picture-taking during video recording, Video light, Digital image stabilization, Video calling, Video sharing |
| Front-facing camera | 8 megapixels | 5 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
| Video capture | 1920x1080 (1080p HD) |
Partners
| Hardware | |||
|---|---|---|---|
System chip
System chip - Most modern handsets use an advanced chip that includes many of the device’s hardware modules like the processor, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and sometimes even the wireless radio. This field shows what particular system chip (or System-on-a-Chip) is used in the phone. | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 |
Processor
Processor - The processor is the main computing component of a phone and is a major factor when it comes to the overall speed of the device. Some more powerful smartphones use dual-core and quad-core processors designed to deliver greater performance. | Octa-core, 2450 MHz, Kryo 280, 64-bit, 10 nm | Octa-core, 2450 MHz, Kryo 280, 64-bit, 10 nm | Octa-core, 2350 MHz, Kryo 280, 64-bit, 10 nm |
Graphics processor
Graphics processor - The graphics processor is important for the smooth operation of the system and especially in games and other applications that may involve complex graphics and animations. | Adreno 540 | Adreno 540 | Adreno 540 |
System memory
System memory - System memory, or RAM memory is the type of memory that the device uses to temporarily store data from the OS or currently-running apps. The more RAM available to the device, the better the performance will be when multiple or heavier programs are running. | 8 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Type | LPDDR4 | LPDDR4 | LPDDR4 |
| Architecture | Dual-channel | Dual-channel | Dual-channel |
Built-in storage
Built-in storage - Bigger storage capacity allows you to keep more content saved onto your device, such as more applications, photos or video. Games and video content typically take up the biggest amount of storage space. | 64 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB |
Storage expansion
Storage expansion - Some handsets allow you to expand their storage capacity by using a memory expansion card – most often microSD. Expansion memory is mostly suitable for media storage, such as photo, video or music content. | |||
| Slot Type | microSDXC, microSDHC, microSD | microSDXC, microSDHC, microSD | microSDXC, microSDHC, microSD |
| Battery | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Capacity
Capacity - The bigger, the better! However, battery capacity is not the only factor that has an effect on battery life. Those include the chipset in use, the software running on the device, as well as the consumer's unique usage pattern. | 4000 mAh | 3300 mAh | 3300 mAh |
| Fast Charge | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Wireless charging
Wireless charging - Allows the device to charge wirelessly when placed on a compatible wireless charging pad or stand. While convenient, wireless charging is usually slower than traditional wired charging. | Built-in | Built-in | |
| Talk time | 16.50 hours the average is 20 h (1192 min) | 22.00 hours the average is 20 h (1192 min) | |
| Stand-by time (4G) | 15.2 days (365 hours) the average is 23 days (550 h) | ||
| Internet use | |||
| 3G | 12 hours | ||
| LTE | 13 hours | ||
| Wi-Fi | 14 hours | ||
| Music playback | 74.00 hours | ||
| Video playback | 16.00 hours |
| Multimedia | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Screen mirroring | Wireless screen share | DLNA, Wireless screen share | DLNA, Wireless screen share, MirrorLink, SlimPort |
| Cellular | |||
|---|---|---|---|
CDMA
CDMA - Code Division Multiple Access. A technique of multiplexing, also called spread spectrum, in which analog signals are converted into digital form for transmission. For each communication channel, the signals are encoded in a sequence known to the transmitter and the receiver for that channel. The foremost application is digital cellular phone technology from QUALCOMM that operates in the 800MHz band and 1.9GHz PCS band. CDMA phones are noted for their excellent call quality and long battery life. | 800, 1900 MHz | 800, 1900 MHz | |
| GSM | 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz | 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz | 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz |
| UMTS | 850, 900, 1700/2100, 1800, 1900, 2100 MHz | 850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz | 850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz |
| LTE (FDD) | Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66 | Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 20, 25, 66 | Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66 |
| LTE (TDD) | Bands 38, 39, 40, 41 | Bands 38, 39, 40, 41 | |
| Data | LTE-A Pro Cat 16 (1000/150 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA, UMTS | LTE-A Pro Cat 16 (1000/150 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS |
| Connectivity | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile Payment | Samsung Pay |
| Shopping information | |||
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| MSRP price | $ 699 | $ 930 |
