Photo credit: Razer.
Gaming hardware startup Razer has just revealed its first ever phone. It’s a US$699 Android-powered beast designed for smartphone gamers, with an emphasis on a slick screen, strong speakers, and a massive battery.
Key specs:
- 5.72-inch QHD LCD screen that can refresh at 120Hz for frantic gaming action
- 8GB RAM
- Snapdragon 835 chip
- 4,000 mAh battery
- Two 12-megapixel cameras on the rear
- Aluminium chassis
Photo credit: Razer.
Although a Singapore-born company, Razer is focusing on Western markets for the initial Razer Phone rollout, with launches in the US, Canada, UK, Ireland, Germany, France, Denmark, and Sweden. Pre-orders open later today, with sales kicking off November 17.
Photo credit: Razer.
The Razer Phone is basically a dark-side version of the cutesy Nextbit Robin, following Razer’s acquisition of the fledgling phone maker at the start of the year.
The launch comes ahead of Razer’s IPO, slated for November 13, in which it’ll hit a valuation around US$4.5 billion.
Editing by Michael Tegos
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