Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE) vs Razer Phone 2

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia ZR vs Razer Phone 2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/21/2018 2:46 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 4:32 PM

Compare Razer Phone 2 X Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.55"
TFT

720x1280

13
MP

0.3mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Removable)

29Points Razer Phone 2 Compare Sony Xperia ZR X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.72"
IGZO

1440x2560

12
MP

8mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Razer Phone 2

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

6 Advantages Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)	vs	29 Advantages Razer Phone 2
+138 grams (4.83 ounces)43% Lighter	vs	197 grams (6.9 ounces)
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)	vs	+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)148% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR2	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (4.49GB available)	vs	+64GB (50GB available)10 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC15 times More external storage for files using memory cards
10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)	vs	+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)24% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT-IGZOAdvantage TFT-IGZO display is brighter and more vivid
60Hz	vs	+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1440x2560 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen
323 PPI	vs	+513 PPI59% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.55"	vs	+5.72"26% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP88% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
HDR photo/video only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.4 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)33% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 8MP25 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) VGA (640x480)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	vs	+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps11 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
2300 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh74% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
Mono sound (not stereo)	vs	+Stereo sound with dual speakersAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

20 Common items in both devices

16 million

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)	Razer Phone 2
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Model	Xperia ZR (4G LTE)	Phone 2
Other model names	Sony Xperia ZR C5503, Xperia ZR M36i C5503, Sony Dogo	Razer Phone 2 RZ35-0259 Gamer phone, Razer Cheryl 2
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Europe), (Global, International), Canada, USA
Brand	Sony	Razer
Release date	6/1/2013, Announced: 5/24/2013	10/1/2018
Depth	10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	67.3 x 131.3 millimeters (2.65 x 5.17 in)	78.99 x 158.5 millimeters (3.11 x 6.24 in)
Weight	138 grams (4.83 ounces)	197 grams (6.9 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP58 certified: dust/water resistant up to 1 meter and 30min	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)	Razer Phone 2
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT-IGZO
Screen size	4.55" inches	5.72" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~64.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~72% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1440x2560 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	323 PPI	513 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	60Hz	120Hz
Display features	Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2	580nits[typ] Wide color gamut
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)	Razer Phone 2
System version	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)	Razer Phone 2
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro (APQ8064) (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (SDM845) (10nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 320 (400MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 630 (710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 286076 (v7) Geekbench: 9110 (v4.4) GFXBench: 22fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)	Razer Phone 2
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR2	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	8GB (4.49GB available)	64GB (50GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)	Razer Phone 2
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	1200/150 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)	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)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	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
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
	Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)	Razer Phone 2
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.61/3.1"1.0µm2x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	25mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	Sweep panorama	1080p@120fps
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)	Razer Phone 2
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
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
	Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)	Razer Phone 2
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Stereo sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos THX-certified
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)	Razer Phone 2
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)	Razer Phone 2
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)	Razer Phone 2
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2300 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4+
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	15W Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	13 hours	feature not registered
Standby	520 hours (21.7 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)	Razer Phone 2
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Black, White, Pink, Mint Java framework	• Colors: Mirror black, Satin black • RGB illuminated logo on the back • Vapor chamber cooling
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)	Razer Phone 2
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.25W/kg (head), 0.76W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.79W/kg (head)	feature not registered