Razer has launched a new gaming smartphone in the US. The new Razer Phone 2 comes with multiple upgrades over its predecessor. The new smartphone comes with wireless charging support, IP67 rating, 8GB RAM, and a large 4,000mAh battery. Additional highlights include Dolby ATMOS and dual cameras with OIS. Read more to find about Razer Phone 2 Price in India, Specifications, and Features
Price and Availability
| Price (starting price) | $799.99 (approx Rs 59,500) |
The Razer Phone 2 is priced in the US at $799.99 (approx Rs 59,500). While the new handset comes in two storage variants – 64GB (with ‘classy mirror back’) and 128GB (with ‘rugged satin finish’) – only the 64GB are available for pre-orders. The 128GB storage model will be launched at a later date.
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Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (up to 2.8GHz), Adreno 630 GPU |
| RAM | 8GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal Storage | 64GB/ 128GB (expandable up to 1TB) |
| Display | 120Hz, 5.72-inch, IGZO LCD, QHD (1440 x 2560 pixels), Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| OS | Android 8.1 Oreo |
| Primary (Rear) Camera | Dual (12MP + 12MP) with flash |
| Front Camera | 8MP |
| Battery | 4,000mAh |
| Dual SIM | No |
The gaming smartphone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor (up to 2.8GHz) and 8GB LPDDR4X RAM. The powerful chipset is coupled with Adreno 630 GPU and Vapor Chamber Cooling. The internal storage can be further expanded via a micro SD card (up to 1TB).
In terms of optics, the Razer Phone 2 features a dual camera set up at the back. It combines a 12-megapixel wide-angle lens (f/1.75 aperture) and a 12-megapixel telephoto lens (f/2.6 aperture). Camera feature includes It comes with optical image optimization (OIS), dual PDAF (Phase detection Autofocus), and dual tone, dual-LED flash. Users can record with up to 4K resolution.
The 8-megapixel front camera comes with f/2.0 aperture. The new smartphone is backed by a 4,000mAh battery with Qualcomm QuickCharge 4.0+ support and Wireless Charging support.
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Features
- 120Hz UltraMotion display
- Android 8.1 Oreo OS
- Dual cameras
- 4G VoLTE
- Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
- Bluetooth 5.0
- Dual front stereo speakers
- Dual amplifiers
- Dolby ATMOS
- 24-bit USB Type-C DAC
- Water resistance
- Wireless charging
The Razer Phone 2 runs Android 8.1 Oreo operating system. Connectivity options include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, and Bluetooth 5.0. The dual front-firing stereo speakers come with dual amplifiers, Dolby ATMOS technology, and 24-bit USB Type-C DAC audio adapter.
The handset sports a 5.72-inch IGZO LCD display with QHD (1440 x 2560 pixels) resolution and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. The company claims that the 120Hz UltraMotion display offers ‘a brighter screen with zero lag or stuttering.’ The Ultramotion technology ties screen refresh rate to the frame rate being outputted by the graphics processor. It helps to avoid screen tearing.
In terms of dimensions, the smartphone measures 158.5 x 78.99 x 8.5mm. It comes with a glass back and an IP67 rating (water resistance up to 1 meter of depth). The logo on the back is RGB backlit and supports Razer Chroma.
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Conclusion
The second generation gaming handset is a successor to Razer Phone (launched last year). It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor along with 8GB RAM and 64GB internal storage. The gaming-focussed smartphone is backed by a big 4000mAh battery with Qualcomm Quick Charge 4.0+ support.
The Razer Phone sports a 120Hz 5.72-inch IGZO display with a 1440p resolution. It sports a dual camera setup on the back (12MP f/1.75 wide-angle sensor + 12MP f/2.6 telephoto lens). The handset also features an 8MP front camera with f/2.2 aperture.
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