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Razer Phone 2 vs Samsung Galaxy S9 vs Apple iPhone XS: Specs comparison

Razer Phone 2 vs Samsung Galaxy S9 vs Apple iPhone XS: Specs comparison

Posted: 10 Oct 2018, 22:07 , by Peter Kostadinov

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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.

Razer Phone 2 vs Samsung Galaxy S9 vs Apple iPhone XS

Display
Display size	5.7 inches	5.8 inches	5.8 inches
Resolution	1440 x 2560 pixels	1440 x 2960 pixels	1125 x 2436 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	568 ppi	459 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	Super AMOLED	OLED
Screen-to-body ratio Screen-to-body ratio - Shows what part of the frontal area of a phone its screen occupies.	72.04 %	84.36 %	82.64 %
Colors	16 777 216
Peak brightness			625 cd/m2 (nit)

Camera
Rear camera	12.2 megapixels	12 megapixels	12 megapixels
Flash	Dual LED	LED	Quad 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	F1.5-F2.4	F1.8
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.			28 mm
Camera sensor size Camera sensor size - A bigger camera sensor is able to capture more light, and thus produce better photos.	1/2.55"
Pixel size Pixel size - The size of an individual pixel on a camera's sensor. The bigger, the better.	1.4 μm	1.4 μm	1.4 μm
Optical zoom	2.0 x		2.0 x
Hardware Features	Second camera, Optical image stabilization, Autofocus	Optical image stabilization, Autofocus	Second camera, Sapphire crystal lens cover, Optical image stabilization, Autofocus, Back-illuminated sensor (BSI)
Software Features	Touch to focus, Face detection, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo tagging	Manual focus, Object tracking, RAW image capture, Touch to focus, Face detection, Voice activation, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo tagging	Touch to focus, Face detection, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo tagging
Video recording	3840x2160 (4K)	3840x2160 (4K) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (1080p HD) (240 fps), 1280x720 (720p HD) (960 fps)	3840x2160 (4K) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (1080p HD) (240 fps), 1280x720 (720p HD)
Features	Video calling, Video sharing	High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Time-lapse video, Hyperlapse, Continuous autofocus, Object tracking, Picture-taking during video recording, Video calling, Video sharing	Optical image stabilization, Time-lapse video, Continuous autofocus, Picture-taking during video recording, Video calling, Video sharing
Front camera	8 megapixels	8 megapixels	7 megapixels
Video capture	1920x1080 (1080p HD)	2560x1440 (QHD) (30 fps)	1920x1080 (1080p HD) (60 fps)

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Design
Dimensions	6.24 x 3.11 x 0.33 inches (158.5 x 78.99 x 8.5 mm)	5.81 x 2.70 x 0.33 inches (147.7 x 68.7 x 8.5 mm)	5.65 x 2.79 x 0.30 inches (143.6 x 70.9 x 7.7 mm)
Weight	7.76 oz (220 g) the average is 5.9 oz (169 g)	5.75 oz (163 g) the average is 5.9 oz (169 g)	6.24 oz (177 g) the average is 5.9 oz (169 g)
Materials	Main body: Glass	Main body: Glass; Accents: Aluminum	Main body: Glass; Accents: Stainless steel
Rugged	Water, Dust resistant	Water, Dust 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 67	IP 68	IP 68
Biometrics Biometrics - Features and sensors that replace a traditional PIN or password as means of identification when unlocking your device.	Fingerprint (touch)	Iris scanner, Facial recognition, Fingerprint (touch)	Facial recognition

Hardware & Performance
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 845 SDM845	Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SDM845	Apple A12 Bionic APL1W81
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, 2800 MHz, Kryo 385, 64-bit, 10 nm	Octa-core, 2800 MHz, Kryo 385, 64-bit, 10 nm	Hexa-core, 2490 MHz, 64-bit, 7 nm
GPU GPU - 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 630	Adreno 630	Apple 4-core GPU
Memory 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	4 GB	4 GB
Type	LPDDR4	LPDDR4	LPDDR4
Architecture	Quad-channel	Quad-channel
Internal storage Internal 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	256 GB	512 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
OS	Android (8.1 Oreo)	Android (8.0 Oreo); Samsung Experience UI	iOS (12.x)

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	3000 mAh	2659 mAh
Fast Charging	Qualcomm Quick Charge 4+	Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging	USB Power Delivery
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	Built-in
Talk time		31.00 hours the average is 21 h (1264 min)	20.00 hours the average is 21 h (1264 min)
Stand-by time		3.4 days (82 hours) the average is 20 days (477 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

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, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71	Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71	Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71
LTE (TDD)	Bands 38, 39, 40, 41, 48	Bands 38, 39, 40, 41, 46	Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46
Data	LTE-A Pro Cat 18 (1200/150 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA	LTE-A Pro Cat 18 (1200/150 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA	LTE-A Pro Cat 16 (1000/150 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA, UMTS