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Razer Phone promises to be a gaming beast with 120Hz display, 8 GB RAM

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Razer has now unveiled its smartphone, the company’s first attempt to make waves in the mobile landscape. It’s uncertain why the gaming company is taking a crack at this sector, but it only means the already-crowded industry gains another player, and more players mean increased competition — and, boy, the Razer Phone can really compete.


The Razer Phone has a 5.7-inch 1440p screen. It’s a little more special than the rest because it boasts what Razer calls as an “Ultramotion” display, rather similar to Apple’s ProMotion model iPad Pro. Ultramotion entails a refresh rate of 120Hz, ensuring there’s no lag, stuttering, and other visual hiccups.


The phone comes with Dolby Atmos audio and is certified by THX, the first for a smartphone. The speakers are mounted in a way that won’t be obstructed by the user’s hand when they’re gaming. Also, each speaker has a dedicated amplifier.


Not only that, it also has 24-bit “audiophile-quality” sound, but users would need to pair Bluetooth or USB Type-C headsets, as it doesn’t have a headphone jack.


For a gaming-focused phone, one would expect plenty of RAM, and that’s exactly what Razer did by putting 8 GB inside the phone, making it one of the extremely few phones to offer that much. As for the processor, it’s not anything fancy: just a regular Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor found on nearly all flagships this year.


There are dual 12-megapixel cameras in the back: one takes wide shots, the other takes telephoto shots, a similar setup to that of an iPhone 8.


Looking at those, it’s clear the Razer Phone was made for specs-craving gamers because it doesn’t appeal much elsewhere.


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