Razer Phone 2 vs Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (H8314)
Side by side comparison between Razer Phone 2 vs Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.72"
IGZO
IGZO
1440x2560
12
MP
MP
8mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5"
IPS
IPS
1080x2160
19.2
MP
MP
5mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
2870
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Razer Phone 2
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16 Advantages 
6 Advantages | 28 Common items in both devices |
| 64GB (50GB available) |
| Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC |
| 16 million |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus |
| 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
| (front) Full HD (1920x1080) |
| 4G LTE-A |
| +21 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Razer Phone 2 | Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (H8314) | |
| Change model | ||
| Model | Phone 2 | Xperia XZ2 Compact (H8314) |
| Other model names | Razer Phone 2 RZ35-0259 Gamer phone, Razer Cheryl 2 | Sony Xperia XZ2 H8314 Compact, Sony PF32 |
| Country or region available |     (Europe), (Global, International), Canada, USA | (Global, International) |
| Brand | Razer | Sony |
| Release date | 10/1/2018 | 4/5/2018 |
| Depth | 8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches) | 12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 78.99 x 158.5 millimeters (3.11 x 6.24 in) | 65 x 135 millimeters (2.56 x 5.31 in) |
| Weight | 197 grams (6.9 ounces) | 168 grams (5.88 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Aluminum body, glass front | feature not registered |
| Protection against water and others | IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min | Waterproof (IP?) |
📲 Display | ||
| Razer Phone 2 | Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (H8314) | |
| Display type | TFT-IGZO | TFT IPS LCD |
| Screen size | 5.72" inches | 5" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~72% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~73.5% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1440x2560 pixels (16:9) | 1080x2160 pixels |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 513 PPI | 483 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | feature not registered |
| Display features | 580nits[typ] Wide color gamut | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Razer Phone 2 | Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (H8314) | |
| System version | Android 8.1 Oreo | Android 8.0 Oreo |
| Firmware update | Android 9.0 Pie | feature not registered |
| User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Razer Phone 2 | Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (H8314) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (SDM845) (10nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.7GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 630 (710MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz |
| Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 286076 (v7) Geekbench: 9110 (v4.4) GFXBench: 22fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Razer Phone 2 | Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (H8314) | |
| RAM memory | 8GB LPDDR4X | 4GB LPDDR4 |
| Internal storage | 64GB (50GB available) UFS 2.1 | 64GB (50GB available) |
| External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Razer Phone 2 | Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (H8314) | |
| Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
| SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 1200/150 Mbps | 800/150 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
| GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 2G network | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100 | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 48) | LTE Cat15 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,19,20,26,28,29,32,66) TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41) VoLTE |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
| Secondary 2G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary data network | Not supported | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
| Razer Phone 2 | Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (H8314) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.61/3.1"1.0µm2x-optical-zoom | 19.2 megapixels |
| Main camera resolution | 4000x3000 pixels | 5056x3792 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
| Flash | Dual-LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 25mm (lens) | 25mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | 1/2.55" inches | 1/2.3" inches |
| Pixel size | 1.4µm pixel | 1.22µm pixel |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
| Zoom | Digital and optical zoom | Only digital zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Not supported | Not supported |
| HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo/video only main camera |
| Camera extras | 1080p@120fps | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Razer Phone 2 | Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (H8314) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 2592x1944 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | 23mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3" inches |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.12µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Razer Phone 2 | Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (H8314) | |
| Loudspeaker | Stereo sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos THX-certified | Supported |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Razer Phone 2 | Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (H8314) | |
| USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector |
| Audio output | Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter | Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter |
| TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Razer Phone 2 | Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (H8314) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Razer Phone 2 | Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (H8314) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 4000 mAh | 2870 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4+ | Wired charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | 15W Qi wireless charging | feature not registered |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| Razer Phone 2 | Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (H8314) | |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
| Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
| Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
| Video calling | Supported | Supported |
| Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
| Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
| Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
| Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
| Miscellaneous | • Colors: Mirror black, Satin black • RGB illuminated logo on the back • Vapor chamber cooling | • Colors: Black, Silver, Moss Green, Coral Pink • Aluminum frame • Plastic back • USB OTG On-The-Go • HDR display • Triluminos display • X-Reality Engine • Fast battery charging (Power delivery) • 24-bit/192kHz audio • WiFi miracast • IP68 certified: dust/water proof up to 1.5m for 30min |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Razer Phone 2 | Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (H8314) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |