Razer Phone
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| Brand | Razer Inc. |
|---|---|
| Type | Phablet |
| Slogan | Watch, Listen, Play[1] |
| First released | November 17, 2017 |
| Availability by region | November 17, 2017 |
| Predecessor | Nextbit Robin (indirect) |
| Form factor | Slate |
| Dimensions | 158.5 mm (6.24 in) H 77.7 mm (3.06 in) W 8 mm (0.31 in) D |
| Weight | 197 g (6.9 oz) |
| Operating system | Android 7.1 "Nougat" |
| System-on-chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz & 4x1.9 GHz) Kryo |
| GPU | Adreno 540 |
| Memory | 8 GB LPDDR4X RAM |
| Storage | 64 GB |
| Removable storage | microSD, up to 256 GB |
| Battery | 4,000 mAh Li-ion |
| Rear camera | Dual 12 MP + 12 MP (f/1.75, PDAF & f/2.6, PDAF), 2x optical zoom, dual-LED flash |
| Front camera | 8 MP, autofocus |
| Display | 5.7 in (140 mm) IPS LCD, 2560x1440 resolution, 515 ppi, DCI-P3 wide color gamut, 120 Hz refresh rate |
| Sound | Dolby Atmos stereo speakers (front-facing) |
| Connectivity | 3G, 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth 4.2, NFC, WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, GPS & GLONASS, USB-C[2] |
| Data inputs |
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| Website | www |
The Razer Phone is an Android smartphone designed and developed by Razer Inc. It will go on sale in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom on 17 November 2017.[3]
Razer has designed the Phone mainly for gamers, although reviewers have noted that it is also great for everyday use.[4]
History
As a result of the acquistion of Nextbit in January 2017,[5] Razer started developing their own phone. The Razer Phone, therefore, is very similar in design to the Nextbit Robin. Its fingerprint scanner and front camera's positioning is the same, and both phones have large bezels, although the Razer Phone is made of aluminum, unlike the plastic Robin.
Specifications
Hardware
The Razer Phone's back is a slab of black aluminum with a chrome Razer logo. A special edition Phone is also to be released in limited quantity, that will have a green Razer logo.[3] The front glass is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3,[6] and the power and volume buttons are made of plastic.
It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, coupled with 8 GB LPDDR4X RAM and 64 GB internal storage. The internal storage is expandable by a microSD card.[7]
The display is a 5.7" 1440p IPS LCD panel with a 16:9 aspect ratio. It's highlight feature is an "UltraMotion" 120 Hz display refresh rate, similar to Apple's second-generation iPad Pro.[7]
The Phone comes with two 12 MP cameras on the back, out of which, one is a wide-angle lens, and the other a telephoto. The wide-angle lens features an f/1.75 aperture, while the telephoto lens offers f/2.6 aperture.[7]
It has the market-standard USB-C charging port[2] for it's large 4,000 mAh battery capable of fast charging. It also has a 24-watt fast charger in the box. It does not have a 3.5 mm headphone jack.[7]
Software
The Phone runs Android 7.1 "Nougat" using the nearly stock OS and it uses Nova Launcher Prime as the launcher. Razer has promised an update to Android 8.0 "Oreo" in Q1 2018.[3]
References
- ^ "Smartphone for Gamers - Razer Phone". Razer. Archived from the original on November 2, 2017. Retrieved 2017-11-02.
- ^ a b "Razer Phone - Full phone specifications". www.gsmarena.com.
- ^ a b c "Razer Phone officially announced: This phone is a beast!". Android Authority. 2017-11-01. Retrieved 2017-11-02.
- ^ "Razer Phone hands-on: Built for gamers, good enough for everyone". Engadget. Retrieved 2017-11-02.
- ^ Lunden, Ingrid. "Razer acquires Nextbit, the startup behind the Robin smartphone". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2017-11-02.
{{cite news}}: no-break space character in|title=at position 53 (help) - ^ "Razer Phone tech specs". Windows Central. 2017-11-01. Retrieved 2017-11-02.
- ^ a b c d "Razer Phone announced with huge bezels, no headphone jack, and dubious gamer cred". The Verge. Retrieved 2017-11-02.