Razer phone now official, comes with top-notch specs but no headphone jack

Razer’s first smartphone is finally official. After their acquisition of Nexbit, the gaming manufacturer was poised to enter the smartphone market. Their new Razer Phone packs top-notch specs but the most interesting feature of the smartphone is its variable refresh rate display with refresh rates of up to 120Hz.

The Razer Phone comes with a 5.7-inch Sharp IGZO screen at a resolution of 2560 x 1440 and refresh rates of up to 120Hz. Pushing the QHD display is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 SoC, a standard SoC for high-end smartphones. The Snapdragon 835 is complemented by 8GB of RAM and 64GB of expandable storage.

Imaging is handled by dual 12MP + 13MP cameras at the back; the 12MP shooter has an f/1.75 lens for wide-angle shots while the 13MP camera has an aperture of f/2.6 and is geared more for telephoto shots.

Despite its high-end specifications, the Razer Phone does not come with a 3.5mm headphone jack, which would a disappointment for audiophiles everywhere especially since there is a 24-bit DAC inside the phone. The handset makes up for the lack of a headphone jack with stereo front-facing speakers with support for Dolby Atmos support. Furthermore, Razer is including a USB Type-C to 3.5mm adapter for those who don’t want to use a Bluetooth headset.

Power is supplied by a 4,000mAh battery and further bolstered with the Qualcomm Quick Charge 4+. And no, the Razer Phone doesn’t come with RGB. Here are the Razer Phone’s full specs:

The Razer Phone will be available in North America, Canada, and other European Countries for USD 700 (EUR 750, GBP 700) on November 17, 2017.