The famous manufacturer of peripherals for gamers presented us with a smartphone with a 120 Hz display with a relatively attractive technical sheet. We decided to face the OnePlus 5 with the Razer Phone cut for gaming. It’s very close to its competitors, let’s focus on their strengths and weaknesses to give us an idea about these two devices. Do players have to destroy themselves to be able to play in good conditions? This is what we’re going to see.
OnePlus 5 vs Razer Phone: We compare two smartphones
| Razer Phone | One Plus 5 |
|---|---|
| 5.7 inch 1440×2560 IGZO IPS LCD, 16:9 | 5.5 inches 1080×1920, 16:9 AMOLED |
| Snapdragon 835 Octa Core processor, Adreno 540 GPU | Snapdragon 835 Octa Core processor, Adreno 540 GPU |
| 64GB internal memory and 8GB RAM | 6/8GB RAM, internal memory 64/128GB |
| 12 megapixel dual-sensor photo sensors | 16MP, f/1.7 + 20MP, f/2.6 photo sensors |
| Android 7.1.1 (Nougat) | Android 7.1.1 (Nougat) |
| 4000mAh not removable | 3300mAh not removable |
| Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2, NFC, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2, NFC, GPS |
As we can see from the table, datasheets are very similar The SoC between the two devices is exactly the same, namely the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, plus we are entitled to a generous amount of RAM from 6 to 8 GB depending on the type of devices. We’re definitely on par in terms of performance in games, but Razer stands out with its flagship on other points.
The display is a strong point of the Razer Phone as it reaches 120Hz, the fastest refresh rate on the market. If this argument doesn’t fly for most smartphone users, it’s clear that the manufacturer sees the future with its flagship that will be particularly VR-capable. That is, if apps make the right use of all the possibilities the screen has to offer.
Still, Razer can count on partnerships with developers to provide consumers with games that take full advantage of its display’s capabilities. As for the other differences between the two smartphones, we can also note that the Razer Phone has a more powerful battery, as we have 4000 mAh versus 3300 mAh for the OnePlus 5. We can assume that the former will be more durable, which is an important argument for us. players who are not always connected to a power outlet.
We finish with the price, in France you have to count 750 euros As Razer Phone goes on sale, OnePlus 5 is trading 400 euros On online sales sites. A non-trivial difference. In any case, the OnePlus 5 clearly has arguments against Razer Phones, with the most modest wallets favoring the cheapest, while the most demanding will likely succumb to the smartphone’s appeal for gamers.
