Razer Phone
#1927
TCL NxtPaper 14
#2836Category Breakdown
Razer Phone
TCL NxtPaper 14
Performance
78.688.6
Camera
37.519.1
Display
81.149.1
Battery
28.139.0
Build
76.20.2
Connectivity
54.924.7
Audio
100.099.3
Overall
53.445.8
Summary
- The Razer Phone features a robust build with Gorilla Glass 3 and an aluminum frame, weighing 197g, while the TCL NxtPaper 14 is larger and heavier at 760g, with a slim profile but unspecified materials.
- The Razer Phone has a 5.7-inch IGZO IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate, compared to the TCL's 14.3-inch IPS display at 1600 x 2400 pixels and 60Hz.
- In terms of performance, the Razer utilizes a Snapdragon 835 chipset, while the TCL is powered by a Mediatek Helio G99, with both having 8GB of RAM but differing in storage capacity.
- The Razer's camera system includes a dual 12 MP rear setup capable of 4K video, whereas the TCL has an 8 MP rear camera with 1080p video.
- Battery capacity is significantly higher in the TCL at 10,000mAh, supporting faster charging at 33W, compared to the Razer's 4,000mAh and 18W charging.
- Software-wise, the Razer runs on Android 7.1.1, upgradable to 9.0, while the TCL operates on the latest Android 14.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Razer Phone
TCL NxtPaper 14
General
Release Date
2017
2024
Announced
2017
2024
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.7"
14.3"
Type
IGZO IPS LCD, 120Hz, 380 nits (typ)
IPS, 400 nits
Resolution
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~515 ppi density)
1600 x 2400 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~202 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1600
Refresh Rate
120Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 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
8 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
10000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
10000 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired, QC4
33W 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)
322.4 x 222 x 7 mm (12.69 x 8.74 x 0.28 in)
Weight
197 g
760 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
No
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
No cellular connectivity
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
N/A
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
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
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 14
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass