{"id":121839,"date":"2017-11-02T15:27:06","date_gmt":"2017-11-02T13:27:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/?p=121839"},"modified":"2017-11-02T15:27:06","modified_gmt":"2017-11-02T13:27:06","slug":"razer-launches-its-new-gaming-smartphone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/mobile\/121839-razer-launches-its-new-gaming-smartphone","title":{"rendered":"Razer launches its new gaming smartphone"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Razer has unveiled the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.razerzone.com\/mobile\/razer-phone\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Razer Phone<\/strong><\/a>, an Android smartphone which features a 120Hz UltraMotion screen and powerful performance.<\/p>\n<p>According to Razer, its phone\u2019s display delivers the fastest refresh rates and smoothest graphics among today\u2019s smartphones.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cUltraMotion\u2019s adaptive refresh technology synchronizes the GPU and display to remove image tearing or lag while driving efficient power usage,\u201d said Razer.<\/p>\n<p>The 5.72-inch display \u2013 a QHD IGZO LCD \u2013 also delivers images with a wide colour gamut.<\/p>\n<p>The Razer Phone is powered by Dolby Atmos technology to provide \u201ctrue cinematic audio\u201d via front speakers with dual dedicated amplifiers.<\/p>\n<p>The phone also sports a THX-certified USB-C audio adapter with a 24-bit digital audio convertor.<\/p>\n<p>This is all powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 and 8GB of RAM, and runs on Android 7. The device will receive Android 8 in 2018.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">Mobile gaming<\/h3>\n<p>Razer has incorporated the Razer Game Booster app into the phone, which allows for gaming experiences to be fine-tuned.<\/p>\n<p>This is complemented by a 4,000mAh battery to ensure long playing times.<\/p>\n<p>Razer has also partnered with the world\u2019s top gaming companies, including Square Enix, to bring the best gaming experiences to mobile.<\/p>\n<p>Mobile games are being optimised by partners for the Razer Phone display, with frame rates of up to 120fps.<\/p>\n<p>The Razer Phone has a recommended retail price of $699.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">Razer Phone<\/h3>\n<div class=\"myg_table\">\n<div class=\"table-responsive\"><table class=\"table\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"7\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th colspan=\"2\"><strong>Razer Phone<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Display<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>5.7-inch IGZO LCD 1,440 x 2,560 120Hz<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>OS<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Android 7.1.1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Processor<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Qualcomm Snapdragon 835<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>RAM<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>8GB LPDDR4 1,866MHz<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Storage<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>64GB \/ MicroSD 2TB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Rear Camera<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>12MP f1.75 + 13MP f2.6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Front Camera<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>8MP f2.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Sound<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Stereo speakers, Dual amplifiers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Battery<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>4,000mAh<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Wireless<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Cellular<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>LTE<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Dimensions<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>158.5 x 77.7 x 8 mm \/ 197g<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Razer-Phone-4.jpg\" data-slb-active=\"1\" data-slb-asset=\"1554895539\" data-slb-internal=\"0\" data-slb-group=\"slb\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-235732\" src=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Razer-Phone-4.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Razer-Phone-4.jpg 640w, https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Razer-Phone-4-600x400.jpg 600w\" alt=\"Razer Phone\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Razer-Phone-6.jpg\" data-slb-active=\"1\" data-slb-asset=\"2053627417\" data-slb-internal=\"0\" data-slb-group=\"slb\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-235736\" src=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Razer-Phone-6.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Razer-Phone-6.jpg 640w, https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Razer-Phone-6-600x400.jpg 600w\" alt=\"Razer Phone\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Razer-Phone-7.jpg\" data-slb-active=\"1\" data-slb-asset=\"1498267388\" data-slb-internal=\"0\" data-slb-group=\"slb\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-235738\" src=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Razer-Phone-7.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Razer-Phone-7.jpg 640w, https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Razer-Phone-7-600x400.jpg 600w\" alt=\"Razer Phone\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Razer-Phone-2.jpg\" data-slb-active=\"1\" data-slb-asset=\"312165852\" data-slb-internal=\"0\" data-slb-group=\"slb\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-235728 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Razer-Phone-2-640x426.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Razer-Phone-2-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Razer-Phone-2-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Razer-Phone-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Razer-Phone-2.jpg 800w\" alt=\"Razer Phone\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Razer-Phone-3.jpg\" data-slb-active=\"1\" data-slb-asset=\"1330634175\" data-slb-internal=\"0\" data-slb-group=\"slb\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-235730 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Razer-Phone-3-640x426.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Razer-Phone-3-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Razer-Phone-3-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Razer-Phone-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Razer-Phone-3.jpg 800w\" alt=\"Razer Phone\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Now read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/gadgets\/234042-razer-unveils-new-camera-and-microphone-for-streamers.html\">Razer unveils new camera and microphone for streamers<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Razer has unveiled the\u00a0Razer Phone, an Android smartphone which features a 120Hz UltraMotion screen and powerful 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