The idea of a smartphone built just for gamers is not a new one (recall my throwback video featuring the Nokia NGage from 2003). For PC gaming Goliath Razer, updating that idea for 2017 means blending bold design –like a special 120Hz screen and loud speakers– with uncharacteristic restraint (there’s no manufacturer software skin aside from Nova Launcher) and a spec sheet that more than makes up for the lack of Chroma LEDs. Looks aside, a “Nextbit Robin 2” this is not.
But to hear Razer tell it, this isn’t a phone for hardcore gaming. The company isn’t launching a special catalog of titles or even the long-rumored PC-to-phone streaming service. Rather than being a gaming phone, this a “phone for gamers” … and that distinction is an important one to keep in mind if you’re considering pre-ordering one of these.
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MrMobile’s Razer Phone Hands-On was produced following two hours with a Razer Phone review device at Razer’s offices in New York City. The Razer Phone review units evaluated in this video were preproduction hardware samples running prerelease software.
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Vr headset yeah baby yeah !
3:26 Would you rather pay a few hundred $ more for space upgrade? or like 20 bucks? meh yeah meh meh meh ehhhh ehhh meeeeeeehhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
wow, i love the background music …
Keep it up! One day both of our channels will blow up
Hope it’s not as fragile as the Robin.
does the phone have hdmi out through usb-c
I’m a huge Nokia Nut, and I have to admit this Razer is the best Android phone out there. It’s a better price than Google’s own Pixel too!
I’m not much of a gamer but I would still buy it mainly because of performance and the power it packs! Great phone.
i would like to see another bag/carry video with a look at peak design’s bags. i really love mine and think it’d be a good fit for the videos you make
Reason why Razer has a phone now is because they have run out of ideas. While I was working there, they were desperately trying to clone products out there – game controllers, game capture card, Android TV box, etc etc. They simply ran out of ideas and making mouse and keyboards. One last desperate move to “expand” their product range and boost sales. What’s the ultimate goal? IPO!!! Razer products are famed for commanding premium prices while delivering sub-standard qualities and performance. ‘Nuff said.
Gamers game on PC
Damn I like it! I have the note 8 but i would perhaps get this to play around with. The big battery may make this a good phone to travel with. BIG battery+awesome gaming+reasonable price? Yea i may have to make this the Xmas gift to myself…..
can u try emulators on this device no android phone manages to max out settings on an emulator id love to see ur opinion when u test it
This phone with a slide out (landscape) qwerty keyboard please
I think this phone should do a little bit better than than that for it’s price
I just have questions, will it be available for Verizon, and will I be able to get monthly payments
This cell phone can not handle minecraft
Soon to be FLOPPED phone
Galaxy Note 8 vs LG V30….I think it would be dope featuring MKBHD and MrMobile
Unlocked bootloader, AND sim unlocked?! Say no more! I’m already sold on this phone without even knowing this. Thank you so much for being a thorough reviewer and mentioning that. This phone will be a hit among the devs @ XDA. I can’t wait for what they’ll do with this beast of a phone!
wait, hold up…. did he say a mere 64 GB wtf thats a lot of space
where do i go to preorder this exactly?
Why not make it 144 why not make it oled ? Why not use a desktop CPU why not make it cheaper ???
1337 units? I see what you did there, Razer.
There is something that can top the Razer Phone in fluidity/fps/Hz, however you wanna call it.
Michael Fisher’s reviews.
P.S.: Finally someone else than Sony made a boxy smartphone.
Now you can play Clash of Clans at 120Hz.
Amazon tried free games with IAP and ads removed and failed. Why would GameStash be better?
Does anybody know what game he was playing at the 2:40 mark? The intro seemed intriguing and I’d love to give it a spin.
It doesn’t matter I know my way around the SD card! That’s right
Huh. 699 is a premium? for a 8gig ram phone? I can’t tell if you’re being sarcastic.
Wow
Is it water proof.???
One of the main reasons I’m not a fan of mobile gaming, besides being horribly optimized and highly derivative, is that certain games can constantly overheat your phone. There’s no vents, fans and very little heat-sinks to speak of when it comes to reducing one of the electronics’ worst nightmare. I’ll be curious how well this phone will take the heat on prolonged hours of heavy mobile gaming. The placement of those buttons and speakers look like a fantastic attention to detail though. That’s another jab at those people kvetching their heads off about the “huge bezels” when they actually have a use, like Sony’s! Comfortable horizontal handling FTW!
No Mobile Legends for you……..