Razer Phone vs Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)

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Side by side comparison between Razer Phone vs Sony Xperia TX phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/6/2017 7:48 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 6:41 PM

Compare Sony Xperia TX X Razer Phone 28Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
IGZO

1440x2560

12
MP

8mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Sony Xperia TX (LT29i) Compare Razer Phone X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.55"
TFT

720x1280

13.2
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Razer Phone

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28 Advantages Razer Phone	vs	5 Advantages Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)
+2.35GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)173% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (28nm)
+8GB LPDDR47 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+64GB (52GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (11GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)8% Thinner	vs	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+TFT-IGZOAdvantage TFT-IGZO display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+1440x2560 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+515 PPI59% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	323 PPI
+5.7"25% Larger screen	vs	4.55"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP82% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13.2MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+f/1.8 (aperture)33% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.3MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps23 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4000 mAh129% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1750 mAh
+Stereo sound with dual speakersAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls	vs	Mono sound (not stereo)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	3.1 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
197 grams (6.9 ounces)	vs	+127 grams (4.45 ounces)55% Lighter
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

20 Common items in both devices

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Razer Phone	Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)
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Model	Razer Phone	Xperia TX (LT29i)
Other model names	Razer Phone 1 RZ35-0215 Gamer phone, Razer Cheryl	Sony Xperia TX LT29, Sony Hayabusa
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International), Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Razer	Sony
Release date	11/17/2017	10/1/2012
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.7 x 158.5 millimeters (3.06 x 6.24 in)	68.6 x 131 millimeters (2.7 x 5.16 in)
Weight	197 grams (6.9 ounces)	127 grams (4.45 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Razer Phone	Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)
Display type	TFT-IGZO	TFT LCD
Screen size	5.7" inches	4.55" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~72.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~63.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels (16:9)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	515 PPI	323 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	ShatterShield
Refresh rate	120Hz	60Hz
Display features	380nits[typ] Wide color gamut	Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
🤖 Operating System
	Razer Phone	Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)
System version	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Razer Phone	Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus (MSM8260A) (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.35GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 225 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 208972 (v7), 291142 (v8) Geekbench: 6728 (v4.4), 1752 (v5.1) GFXBench: 15fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Razer Phone	Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	64GB (52GB available) UFS 2.1	16GB (11GB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Razer Phone	Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1024/150 Mbps	42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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	Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.61/3.4"1.0µm2x-optical-zoom	13.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4192x3144 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	25mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital 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	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	16x digital zoom 3D sweep panorama
📸 Front camera
	Razer Phone	Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Razer Phone	Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos THX-certified	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263	MP4, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Razer Phone	Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	3.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Razer Phone	Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Razer Phone	Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	1750 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4+	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	28 hours (1.2 days)	6.7 hours
Standby	feature not registered	400 hours (16.7 days)
➕ Other features
	Razer Phone	Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)
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, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black	• Colors: Black, White, Pink PlayNow Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Razer Phone	Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.08W/kg (head), 0.81W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	1.09W/kg (head)