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Razer Phone 2
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Razer Phone 2

Released: 2018, OctoberPrice: About 850 EURStatus: Available. Released 2018, October

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
GPUAdreno 630
NFCYes
SIMNano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C
Dual12 MP, f/1.8, 25mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 12 MP, f/2.6, 1/3.1", 1.0µm, 2x optical zoom
Size5.72 inches, 90.2 cm, 2, (~72.0% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIGZO IPS LCD, 120Hz, 580 nits (typ)
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandRazer
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum back, aluminum frame
ModelRazer Phone 2
PriceAbout 850 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat18 1200/150 Mbps
Video1080p@30/60fps
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsMirror back, Rugged satin
Single8 MP, f/2.0
StatusAvailable. Released 2018, October
Weight220 g (7.76 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
DisplayContrast ratio: 948 (nominal), 2.932 (sunlight)
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1800 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71
Charging18W wired, QC4, 15W wireless
FeaturesDual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Internal64GB 8GB RAM
Released2018, October
Announced2018, October
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
3.5mm jackNo
Dimensions158.5 x 79 x 8.5 mm (6.24 x 3.11 x 0.33 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5, oleophobic coating
Resolution1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~513 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerVoice 78dB / Noise 78dB / Ring 86dB
PerformanceAnTuTu: 286076 (v7), GeekBench: 9110 (v4.4), GFXBench: 22fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
PositioningGPS
Audio qualityNoise -93.4dB / Crosstalk -92.8dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 70h

Razer Phone 2 Overview

About Razer Phone 2 Razer Phone 2 is another flagship from Razer's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2018. Razer Phone 2 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 64GB 8GB RAM with Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Razer Phone 2 can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the Razer Phone 2?

The Razer Phone 2 supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Razer Phone 2 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Razer devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Razer Phone 2 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Razer Phone 2 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Razer Phone 2 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Razer Phone 2.