Razer Phone 2
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Samsung Galaxy S8
#908Category Breakdown
Razer Phone 2
Samsung Galaxy S8
Performance
83.477.7
Camera
85.694.9
Display
84.283.3
Battery
88.784.8
Build
79.996.6
Connectivity
64.570.2
Audio
100.08.9
Overall
72.366.8
Summary
- The Razer Phone 2 features a robust build with an aluminum frame and Gorilla Glass 5, weighing 220g, while the Samsung Galaxy S8 has a similar glass and aluminum construction but is lighter at 155g.
- The Razer's 5.72-inch IGZO IPS LCD display offers a 120Hz refresh rate, providing smoother visuals compared to the Galaxy S8's 5.8-inch Super AMOLED display with a 60Hz refresh rate and HDR10 support.
- In terms of performance, both phones have 64GB of storage, but the Razer has 8GB of RAM versus the S8's 4GB, which may enhance multitasking.
- Both cameras are 12MP with optical image stabilization, but the S8's camera supports HDR video and has a wider aperture for low-light conditions.
- The Razer's larger 4000mAh battery outlasts the S8's 3000mAh, although both support wireless charging.
- Software-wise, the Razer runs on Android 8.1 with a focus on gaming, while the S8 utilizes Android 7.0 with One UI, offering a different user experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Razer Phone 2
Samsung Galaxy S8
General
Release Date
2018
2017, April 24
Announced
2018
2017, March 29
Description
N/A
Versions: G950F (Europe, Global Single-SIM); G950FD (Global Dual-SIM); G950U (USA Unlocked); G950A (AT&T); G950P (Sprint); G950T (T-Mobile); G950V (Verizon); G950R4 (US Cellular); G950W (Canada); G950S/G950K/G950L (South Korea); G9500 (China)
Display
Size
5.72"
5.8"
Type
IGZO IPS LCD, 120Hz, 580 nits (typ)
Super AMOLED, HDR10
Resolution
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~513 ppi density)
1440 x 2960 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~570 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1440
Refresh Rate
120Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5, oleophobic coating
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
Exynos 8895 (10 nm) - EMEAQualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm) - USA & China
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Mongoose M2 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53) - EMEAOcta-core (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo) - USA & China
GPU
Adreno 630
Mali-G71 MP20 - EMEAAdreno 540 - USA & China
Memory
64GB 8GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.8, 25mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.6, 1/3.1", 1.0µm, 2x optical zoom
12 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/30/60/120fps, stereo sound rec.
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@240fps, HDR, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS, OIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30/60fps
1440p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable (11.55 Wh)
Charging Details
18W wired, QC415W wireless
15W wired, QC2Wireless (Qi) (market dependent)
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
158.5 x 79 x 8.5 mm (6.24 x 3.11 x 0.33 in)
148.9 x 68.1 x 8 mm (5.86 x 2.68 x 0.31 in)
Weight
220 g
155 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Colors
Mirror back, Rugged satin
Midnight Black, Orchid Gray, Arctic Silver, Coral Blue, Maple Gold, Rose Pink, Burgundy Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.44 W/kg (head) 0.75 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat18 1200/150 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C
USB Type-C 3.1
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with Dolby Atmos stereo speakers (THX-certified amplifiers)
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Iris scanner, fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2