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 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Main camera | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Optical image stabilization, Phase detection autofocus | Optical image stabilization, Phase detection autofocus | Sapphire crystal lens cover, Optical image stabilization, Phase detection autofocus, Back-illuminated sensor (BSI) | |
| Specifications | Aperture size: F1.8; Focal length: 25 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.55"; Pixel size: 1.4 μm | Aperture size: F1.5/F2.4; Pixel size: 1.4 μm | Aperture size: F1.8; Focal length: 26 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.55"; Pixel size: 1.4 μm |
| Second camera | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels | |
| Sapphire crystal lens cover, Optical image stabilization, Phase detection autofocus, Back-illuminated sensor (BSI) | |||
| Specifications | Aperture size: F2.6; Sensor size: 1/3.09"; Pixel size: 1 μm; Optical zoom: 2x | Aperture size: F2.4; Focal Length: 52 mm; Sensor size: 1/3.4"; Pixel size: 1 μm; Optical zoom: 2x | |
| Flash | Dual LED | LED | Quad LED |
| Software Features | Face detection, Touch to focus, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo tagging, Exposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets, Burst mode, HDR, Panorama | Manual focus, Object tracking, RAW image capture, Touch to focus, Face detection, Voice activation, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo tagging, Exposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets, Shutter speed control, Burst mode, HDR, Panorama | HDR, Panorama, Face detection, Burst mode, Exposure compensation, Touch to focus, 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 | 8 megapixels | 8 megapixels | 7 megapixels |
| Video capture | 1920x1080 (1080p HD) | 2560x1440 (QHD) (30 fps) | 1920x1080 (1080p HD) (60 fps) |
Partners
| 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 |
| Resistance | Water, Dust | Water, Dust | Water, Dust |
| 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, Vortex and Tempest, 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
Talk time - As rated by manufacturer. | 31.00 hours the average is 21 h (1234 min) | 20.00 hours the average is 21 h (1234 min) | |
Stand-by time
Stand-by time - As rated by manufacturer. | 3.4 days (82 hours) the average is 20 days (482 h) | ||
Internet use
Internet use - As rated by manufacturer. | |||
| 3G | 11 hours | ||
| LTE | 12 hours | ||
| Wi-Fi | 14 hours | ||
Music playback
Music playback - As rated by manufacturer. | 51.00 hours | 60.00 hours | |
Video playback
Video playback - As rated by manufacturer. | 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 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS |
| Connectivity | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile Payment | Samsung Pay | Apple Pay |
| Multimedia | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Screen mirroring | Wireless screen share | Wireless screen share | Wireless screen share |
| Shopping information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP price | $ 799 | $ 820 | $ 1349 |
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