Razer Phone 2 vs Samsung Galaxy S9 vs Apple iPhone XS: Specs comparison
The Razer Phone 2 got official with top-shelf new hardware in tow, and is primed and ready to tackle all those who oppose its gaming superiority. Although the Razer Phone was ultimately a niche device, the Razer Phone 2 aims to be a much more mainstream device by improving a few key aspects, namely the camera and the performance.
In the end of the day, the Razer Phone 2 seems like a good deal for $799, but it will have to best the likes of the Galaxies and the iPhones for that spot in people's pockets. How does the Razer Phone 2 stack up against two very popular devices available on the shelves right now, though?
Of course, those would be the Galaxy S9 and the iPhone XS, which could very well pass as gaming devices if you throw some RGB lighting and gaming-like design. Let's see how these three troopers stack up.
the average is 13 h (780 min)
the average is 13 h (780 min)
the average is 25 days (600 h)
HDR, Time-lapse video, Hyperlapse, Continuous autofocus, Object tracking, Picture-taking during video recording, Video calling, Video sharing
OIS, Time-lapse video, Continuous autofocus, Picture-taking during video recording
Video calling, Video sharing
(147.7 x 68.7 x 8.5 mm)
(143.6 x 70.9 x 7.7 mm)
(158.5 x 78.99 x 8.5 mm)
the average is 6.3 oz (179 g)
the average is 6.3 oz (179 g)
the average is 6.3 oz (179 g)
Of course, those would be the Galaxy S9 and the iPhone XS, which could very well pass as gaming devices if you throw some RGB lighting and gaming-like design. Let's see how these three troopers stack up.
Display
Size
Technology
Super AMOLED
OLED
IPS LCD
Refresh rate
120Hz
Screen-to-body
84.36 %
82.64 %
72.04 %
Peak brightness
625 cd/m2 (nit)
Features
HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
HDR support, Pressure-sensitive, Oleophobic coating, Scratch-resistant glass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Oleophobic coating, Scratch-resistant glass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Hardware
System chip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SDM845 (10 nm)
Apple A12 Bionic APL1W81 (7 nm)
Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SDM845 (10 nm)
Processor
GPU
Adreno 630
Apple 4-core GPU
Adreno 630
RAM
Internal storage
64GB
64GB, not expandable
64GB
OS
Android (10, 9.0 Pie, 8.0 Oreo), Samsung One UI
iOS (15.x, 14.x, 13.x, 12.x)
Android (9.0 Pie, 8.1 Oreo)
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
2659 mAh
4000 mAh
Charging
Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging
USB Power Delivery
Qualcomm Quick Charge 4+
Talk time
the average is 13 h (780 min)
the average is 13 h (780 min)
Stand-by time
the average is 25 days (600 h)
Internet use
3G: 11 hours; LTE: 12 hours; Wi-Fi: 14 hours
Music playback
51.00 hours
60.00 hours
Video playback
17.00 hours
14.00 hours
Camera
Rear
Single camera
Dual camera
Dual camera
Main camera
Specifications
Aperture size: F1.5/F2.4
Sensor size: 1/2.55"
Pixel size: 1.4 μm
Sensor size: 1/2.55"
Pixel size: 1.4 μm
Aperture size: F1.8
Focal length: 26 mm
Sensor size: 1/2.55"
Pixel size: 1.4 μm
Focal length: 26 mm
Sensor size: 1/2.55"
Pixel size: 1.4 μm
Aperture size: F1.8
Focal length: 25 mm
Sensor size: 1/2.55"
Pixel size: 1.4 μm
Focal length: 25 mm
Sensor size: 1/2.55"
Pixel size: 1.4 μm
Second camera
12 MP (Telephoto, Sapphire crystal lens cover, OIS, PDAF, BSI sensor)
12 MP
Specifications
Optical zoom: 2.0x
Aperture size: F2.4
Focal Length: 52 mm
Sensor size: 1/3.4"
Pixel size: 1 μm
Aperture size: F2.4
Focal Length: 52 mm
Sensor size: 1/3.4"
Pixel size: 1 μm
Optical zoom: 2.0x
Aperture size: F2.6
Sensor size: 1/3.09"
Pixel size: 1 μm
Aperture size: F2.6
Sensor size: 1/3.09"
Pixel size: 1 μm
Video recording
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (960 fps)
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps), 1280x720 (HD)
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps)
Features
HDR, Time-lapse video, Hyperlapse, Continuous autofocus, Object tracking, Picture-taking during video recording, Video calling, Video sharing
OIS, Time-lapse video, Continuous autofocus, Picture-taking during video recording
Video calling, Video sharing
Front
8 MP
7 MP
8 MP
Video capture
2560x1440 (QHD) (30 fps)
1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps)
1920x1080 (Full HD)
Design
Dimensions
(147.7 x 68.7 x 8.5 mm)
(143.6 x 70.9 x 7.7 mm)
(158.5 x 78.99 x 8.5 mm)
Weight
the average is 6.3 oz (179 g)
the average is 6.3 oz (179 g)
the average is 6.3 oz (179 g)
Materials
Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5)
Frame: Aluminum
Frame: Aluminum
Back: Glass
Frame: Stainless steel
Frame: Stainless steel
Back: Glass
Resistance
Water, Dust; IP68
Water, Dust; IP68
Water, Dust; IP67
Biometrics
Iris scanner, 2D Face unlock, Fingerprint (touch)
3D Face unlock
Fingerprint (touch)
Features
Notification light
Notification light
Buyers information
Price
$ 720
$ 999
$ 799
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