Razer Phone

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After Razer purchased Nextbit earlier in 2017, there was a lot of anticipation for the gaming company’s upcoming smartphone. The Phone didn’t disappoint when officially announced as it packed top-of-the-line internals never before seen in a smartphone. Here are the Razer Phone’s official specs…

Learn more about the Razer Phone

What do you think of the new gaming-centric Razer Phone? [Poll]
Razer Phone goes official with ‘insane’ specs including 8GB RAM, 4,000 mAh battery, 120hz display, no headphone jack, $699
Watch Razer’s first Android smartphone unveiling event right here [Livestream]
The first alleged image of Razer’s upcoming phone shows off a lot of Nextbit influence
Nextbit acquired by Razer, will continue to operate standalone w/ continued Robin support

Full hardware specifications for Razer’s Phone:

Razer Phone	Specification
Android version	Android 7.1.1 (Oreo coming in Q1 of 2018)
Screen size	5.72-inch IGZO LCD w/ 120Hz refresh rate
Resolution	2560×1440 pixels
Primary camera	12MP f/1.75 wide-angle, 12MP f/2.6 telephoto, Dual PDAF, Dual tone LED flash
Front camera	8MP f/2.0, fixed focus
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
Storage	64GB UFS
Expandable storage up to	microSD class 10, up to 2TB
RAM	8GB
Battery	4000 mAh (nonremovable) lithium-ion battery
Ports	USB Type-C
Weight	197 g
Dimensions	158.5 x 77.7 x 8 mm
Other features	Qualcomm Quick Charge 4.0+, dual front-facing speakers with individual amps, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, Nova Launcher out of the box
Color options	Black
Carrier availability	Shipping November 17
Base price off-contract	~$699
In-box accessories	USB-C to 3.5mm dongle, Quick Charge 4.0+ wall adaptor, USB-C cable

Razer Phone closing its Theme Store on Android later this month, nearly five years later

Ben Schoon Aug 11 2022 - 8:35 am PT

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Do you remember when Razer, the PC gaming brand, made its own smartphone? The Razer Phone and Razer Phone 2 are mostly forgotten memories at this point, and now the brand is closing the door on its Theme Store for those devices.

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[Update: Available, but OTA paused] Original Razer Phone gets Android Pie in the ‘coming weeks’

Ben Schoon Aug 19 2019 - 6:21 am PT

Due to a lack of updates, the original Razer Phone looked all but abandoned with its second-gen on the market. Thankfully, though, Razer has confirmed that the original 2017 Razer Phone will be getting Android Pie in the next several weeks.

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‘Razer Phone 2’ officially confirmed to be in the works, PC software to ‘extend’ to mobile market

Ben Schoon Sep 3 2018 - 9:44 am PT

Gaming company Razer launched its first Android smartphone last year, kicking off the “gaming phone” trend we’ve seen rippling through the industry ever since. Now, Razer has quietly confirmed that a sequel is incoming…

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Razer Phone update adds Portrait Mode, May security update, multi-touch & misc bug fixes

Ben Schoon May 22 2018 - 7:42 am PT

Last year’s Razer Phone brings a lot to the table, and one of those features is solid software. Now, following its recent Android 8.1 upgrade, Razer is delivering a new update to fix some bugs, and add a welcome feature.

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Razer Phone picks up Android 8.1 Oreo as it goes on sale at Best Buy

Ben Schoon Apr 16 2018 - 11:28 am PT

Last year’s Razer Phone was an impressive offering for just about anyone, but one thing it lacked for a while was Android Oreo. An official beta program launched last month, and now that’s heading out to everyone…

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Android Oreo is now available for the Razer Phone as a developer preview, based on 8.1

Ben Schoon Mar 29 2018 - 10:53 am PT

When a company releases a phone with a fairly stock build of Android, you generally expect relatively quick updates. That’s what we were hoping for with the Razer Phone, but sadly, that wasn’t delivered. Today, though, Razer is getting the ball rolling with the arrival of Android Oreo for the Razer Phone.

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Razer Phone gets a fresh coat of paint with new ‘Gold Edition,’ but only on the logo

Ben Schoon Feb 2 2018 - 7:58 am PT

The Razer Phone debuted last year with “insane” specs highlighted by its 120Hz display. The phone proved pretty impressive, at least for the most part, and Razer has grand plans for its future. Now, a special edition variant of the Razer Phone is going on sale with a new gold paint job.

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Razer Phone OTA delivers HDR, Dolby Digital Plus 5.1 audio on Netflix, January security patch

Ben Schoon Jan 30 2018 - 5:46 am PT

At CES 2018, Razer had two announcements regarding its first Android smartphone. For one, a new concept laptop powered solely by the Phone. Secondly, a new partnership with Netflix, and now the benefits of that are going live.

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Hands on: Razer’s ‘Project Linda’ is the Samsung DeX laptop we always wanted, and it could be so much more

Justin Duino Jan 9 2018 - 6:00 am PT

Razer, just like other smartphone manufacturers, can see how much humanity depends on their smartphones. Now that smartphones are gettings as powerful as some mid-range laptops, Razer thinks it’s time to use these devices to also act as the brains of your next laptop. While Project Linda is initially planning to run off of the Razer Phone, it’s just the first step into a much more significant ecosystem…

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Razer Phone gets HDR and Dolby Digital Plus 5.1 audio thanks to Netflix partnership

Ben Schoon Jan 9 2018 - 5:59 am PT

Razer’s first entry into the smartphone market with the Razer Phone has its flaws, but it is quickly becoming known as the best phone for entertainment. Thanks to the 120Hz display and impressive speakers, that’s a title well-earned, and it’s about to get even better…

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‘Project Linda’ takes the power of the Razer Phone and throws it into a gorgeous laptop

Ben Schoon Jan 9 2018 - 5:59 am PT

Smartphones keep getting more and more powerful, and in the past couple of years quite a few manufacturers — most notably Samsung — have experimented with delivering a desktop experience powered solely by your smartphone. Now, Razer is stepping into that ring, but with a fantastic twist.

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Here’s every game that supports the Razer Phone’s 120Hz display

Ben Schoon Jan 5 2018 - 6:18 am PT

The Razer Phone is an impressive device on the spec sheet, but its stand out feature is absolutely the 5.7-inch 120Hz display. We don’t see this refresh rate often, and Razer takes advantage of it by ensuring there are plenty of games that use it.

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Razer Phone updated with much-needed camera improvements, audio tweaks, bug fixes

Ben Schoon Dec 20 2017 - 8:37 am PT

The Razer Phone is certainly one of the more interesting phones to come out of the latter part of this year, but its major flaw was a very poor camera. Now, the company is listening to its customers by improving the camera, both in the pictures it takes and the app that makes it possible.

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The Razer Phone traded its headphone jack for a ‘500 mAh’ bigger battery, improved thermals

Ben Schoon Nov 27 2017 - 5:18 am PT

Razer’s first smartphone is something I’d definitely classify as an enthusiast device, but there’s one missing feature that baffled me at launch — the headphone jack. In a time when OEMs are ditching this feature to save space on the bezels or the thickness of the device, it was a strange omission from a phone that is trying to do neither of those things. Now, Razer’s CEO is explaining why it’s gone.

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Razer Phone now available for purchase in the United States for $699

Ben Schoon Nov 17 2017 - 8:07 am PT

Razer’s first entry into the smartphone space was unveiled earlier this month and now, just over 2 weeks later, the Razer Phone is available for purchase in the United States.

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What do you think of the new gaming-centric Razer Phone? [Poll]

Justin Duino Nov 1 2017 - 5:32 pm PT

Razer officially took the wraps off of the gaming-centric “Phone” today after months of rumors and leaks. As this is Razer’s first smartphone, we don’t know how it will age over time but the company has a reputation of building great hardware and accessories.

Do you plan to buy the Razer Phone?

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Razer Phone goes official with ‘insane’ specs including 8GB RAM, 4,000 mAh battery, 120hz display, no headphone jack, $699

Ben Schoon Nov 1 2017 - 2:30 pm PT

After a few months of speculation following the company’s acquisition of Nextbit, Razer has today officially launched its first smartphone, simply called the “Razer Phone.”

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Razer Phone specs: 120hz 5.72-inch display, 8GB of RAM, Quick Charge 4.0+, more

Justin Duino Nov 1 2017 - 11:44 am PT

After Razer purchased Nextbit earlier in 2017, there was a lot of anticipation for the gaming company’s upcoming smartphone. The Phone didn’t disappoint when officially announced as it packed top-of-the-line internals never before seen in a smartphone. Here are the Razer Phone’s official specs…

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