Razer Phone 2

Crisp colorful display with 120Hz refresh rate ; Dolby Atmos speakers ; Decent battery life with Quick Charge capabilities ; Buttery smooth performance

Camera quality is still not great ; Form factor isn’t very comfortable ; The phone can get pretty hot

Variable refresh screen is great for gaming ; Powerful performance ; Leading in class speakers

Camera still isn't flagship level ; Design is divisive

The Razer Phone 2 is perfect for PUBG sessions on the go, but it gets a few basics wrong

Excellent speakers Loads of power 120Hz screen is unique on a phone

Mid-range camera 16:9 aspect ratio feels dated 64GB storage too little for the price

If you’re an RGB-loving gamer who lives an overclocked life at 120Hz, then there’s a good chance the Razer Phone 2 will push your buttons. Given that our reviews aren’t just for gamers, though, luxuries like a 120Hz display and illuminating back aren’t...

Sharp, responsive 120Hz display. Powerful specs and gaming performance. Thunderous front speakers. Programmable logo on the back.

Thick, unwieldy form factor. Subpar camera performance and battery life. No headphone jack.

The Razer Phone 2 is another impressive gaming machine, but it neglects the basics. Yes, the 120Hz screen and advanced cooling system are sure to please mobile gamers looking for top-notch performance. But it doesn't deliver an extraordinary...

Smoothest display on any current Android phone ; Best speakers on any current Android phone ; A light-up Chroma logo

Cameras are (still) a miss ; Brick design is unwieldy ; Gets warm playing videos / games

Correction: Only the iPad Pro, from among Apple’s products, has a high refresh rate like the Razer Phone 2, not the iPhone X / XS as previously suggested.

Top of the line specs and build quality ; Killer 120Hz screen and dual front facing speakers ; Near stock version Android with useful features

Glass back ; No headphone jack

Despite the lack of headphone jack and a switch to the glass back I can still say that the Razer Phone 2 is the best ‘gaming phone’ out there. It couples hardcore specs with gamer-focused features and a super-clean version of Android—a combination that...

120Hz display means super-smooth operation throughout ; Among the best speakers we've ever heard in a smartphone ; Heaps of power available ; Light-up logo is a fun design aspect

Cameras operation could be faster ; Screen lacks vibrancy ; Brick phone design feels overly chunky in today's tall and trim flagship world ; Gets hot and batery life isn't very good (considering capacity)

A niche proposition has some excellent features – including fast refresh rate screen and illuminating rear logo – but a design that can't hold its own against the current crop of flagships. As a stand-out device with points of difference it's sometimes...

120Hz display still unmatched (like RP1) ; Front-facing speakers sound great ; Top-notch performance on every game we tested ; Industrial Design remains strong

Display could be brighter ; Glass backside means lowered durability ; No headphone jack ; Speaker grilles catch dust real easy

Great sounding speakers ; Unique design

Bulky form-factor ; Weak camera

More than anything else, the Razer Phone 2 is a product that preaches to the already-converted.