Razer Phone
#1927
TCL NxtPaper 12 Pro
#2576Category Breakdown
Razer Phone
TCL NxtPaper 12 Pro
Performance
78.687.9
Camera
37.519.1
Display
81.149.1
Battery
28.138.7
Build
76.20.2
Connectivity
54.965.6
Audio
100.099.3
Overall
53.447.8
Summary
- The Razer Phone features a robust build with Gorilla Glass 3 on the front and an aluminum back, while the TCL NxtPaper 12 Pro has a lighter design but lacks specified premium materials.
- The Razer Phone has a smaller 5.7-inch IGZO IPS LCD display with a higher refresh rate of 120Hz, offering smoother visuals compared to the TCL's 12.2-inch NCVM IPS display at 60Hz.
- In terms of performance, the Razer is powered by the Snapdragon 835 chipset, whereas the TCL utilizes a Mediatek MT8771, with the TCL offering more RAM and storage.
- The Razer Phone's camera system includes a dual 12 MP setup capable of 4K video, while the TCL has a single 13 MP rear camera limited to 1080p video.
- Battery capacity is significantly higher in the TCL at 8000 mAh compared to the Razer's 4000 mAh, though both support 18W charging.
- Software-wise, the Razer runs on an older Android version (upgradable to 9.0), while the TCL operates on Android 12, providing a more current software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Razer Phone
TCL NxtPaper 12 Pro
General
Release Date
2017
2023, January 05
Announced
2017
2023, January 05
Description
N/A
Versions: Wi-Fi only; LTE
Display
Size
5.7"
12.2"
Type
IGZO IPS LCD, 120Hz, 380 nits (typ)
NCVM IPS, 370 nits (typ)
Resolution
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~515 ppi density)
1440 x 2160 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~213 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1440
Refresh Rate
120Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
Mediatek MT8771
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)
Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 540
Mali-G57 MC2
Memory
64GB 8GB RAM
256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.8, 25mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF12 MP, f/2.6, 1/3.4", 1.0µm, 2x optical zoom, PDAF
13 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
8000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 8000 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired, QC4
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
158.5 x 77.7 x 8 mm (6.24 x 3.06 x 0.31 in)
279 x 192.5 x 6.9 mm (10.98 x 7.58 x 0.27 in)
Weight
197 g
599 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum back, aluminum frame
N/A
Colors
Black
Navy Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM (cellular model only)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE, 5G - cellular model only
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
4.2, A2DP, LE
5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C
USB Type-C 2.0, magnetic connector
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS - cellular model only
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with Dolby Atmos stereo speakers (THX-certified amplifiers)
Yes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers)
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Android 12
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass