Our quick take
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Razer Phone - 4.0 / 5
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Is the Razer Phone a redesigned Nextbit Robin?
- Anodised soft-touch metal body (matte black only) Fingerprint scanner embedded within power key (right-side facing) Dual front-facing speakers, Dolby Atmos certified THX-certified 24bit DAC included in the box 158.5 x 77.7 x 8mm; 197g
Why does a 120Hz screen matter?
- 5.7-inch (WQHD) 2560 x 1440p LCD panel Sharp-made IGZO panel, hence 120Hz refresh rate Adaptable frame-rate technology (works in real-time)
As powerful as flagship phones can be
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 platform, 8GB RAM as standard Heat pipe and thermal layers for heat sync for “best-in-class” thermal performance 64GB storage, single SIM, microSD expansion (with adoptable storage)
Nova Prime over Android 7.1 Nougat software, with some extras
- Android 7.1.1 operating system with Nova Prime installed as default launcher Razer Theme Store and Razer Game Booster applications at launch
How long does the battery last?
- 4,000mAh non-removable battery USB-C for Qualcomm QuickCharge
Are the cameras any good?
- Two 12-megapixel sensors, one wide-angle f/1.75 the other a standard lens at f/2.6 Cameras work together as one to offer lossless “smooth zoom” No optical image stabilisation
To recap
Ultimately the Razer Phone sits in its own specialist niche. If the gaming side appeals - despite the limited number of truly high-end Android apps - and you want a huge phone in your pocket then, go for it, it’ll be a perfect fit. For the everyman, however, not so much.
