{"id":65333,"date":"2017-11-21T19:37:20","date_gmt":"2017-11-21T11:37:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/techielobang.com\/blog\/?p=65333"},"modified":"2017-11-21T19:37:20","modified_gmt":"2017-11-21T11:37:20","slug":"singapore-first-razer-phone-asia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techielobang.com\/blog\/2017\/11\/21\/singapore-first-razer-phone-asia\/","title":{"rendered":"Singapore First to Get Razer Phone in Asia"},"content":{"rendered":"

You have heard all the hype about Razer Phone with its 120 Hz refresh rate, 8GB RAM and with Razer’s reputation as a gaming company, the Razer Phone is built for the gamers in mind. Now, the news is out. Singapore will be the first in Asia to get the Razer Phone with Android OS.<\/p>\n

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It will be exclusive for Singtel (not sure how long this exclusive will last) and will be available during Sitex 2017 (this coming weekend).<\/p>\n

The first 200 customers to pre-order a Razer Phone at the Singtel\u2019s Razer Phone preview at SITEX will receive a Razer Hammerhead Bluetooth in-ear headset with their phone. Pricing of the Razer Phone is S$1,068 without contract.<\/p>\n

Here is the specs of the Razor Phone.<\/p>\n

RAZER PHONE – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Processor<\/strong><\/td>\nQualcomm Snapdragon™ 835 Mobile Platform<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
System Memory<\/strong><\/td>\n8 GB dual channel (LPDDR4, 1600 MHz)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Storage<\/strong><\/td>\nInternal: 64 GB UFS<\/p>\n

External: microSD (class 10, 2 TB max.)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Display<\/strong><\/td>\n5.72-in. IGZO LCD 1440 x 2560<\/p>\n

120 Hz, Wide Color Gamut (WCG)<\/p>\n

Corning Gorilla Glass 3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Rear Cameras<\/strong><\/td>\n12 MP AF f1.75 wide<\/p>\n

12 MP AF f2.6 zoom<\/p>\n

Dual PDAF<\/p>\n

Dual tone, dual LED flash<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Front Camera<\/strong><\/td>\n8 MP FF f2.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sound<\/strong><\/td>\nStereo front-facing speakers<\/p>\n

Dual amplifiers<\/p>\n

Audio adapter with THX-certified DAC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Power<\/strong><\/td>\n4000 mAh lithium-ion battery<\/p>\n

Qualcomm\uf7c5 Quick Charge™ 4+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Wireless<\/strong><\/td>\n802.11 a\/b\/g\/n\/ac<\/p>\n

Bluetooth 4.2<\/p>\n

NFC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Bands<\/strong><\/td>\nGSM: Quad-band GSM\u00a0UMTS: B1\/2\/3\/4\/5\/8<\/p>\n

LTE:B1\/2\/3\/4\/5\/7\/8\/12\/17\/19\/20\/25\/26\/28\/29\/30\/66<\/p>\n

TDD LTE: B38\/39\/40\/41\u00a0TD-SCDMA: B34\/39<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Size<\/strong><\/td>\n158.5 mm x 77.7 mm x 8 mm<\/p>\n

6.24 in. x 3.06 in. x 0.31 in.<\/p>\n

197 g<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Android Version<\/strong><\/td>\nNougat 7.1.1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Check out the Press Release for more details, especially if you want to buy direct from Razer.<\/p>\n

Press Release<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

SINGAPORE BECOMES THE FIRST IN ASIA TO LAUNCH THE RAZER PHONE<\/h2>\n

Boasting the world\u2019s first 120 Hz UltraMotion<\/em>™\u00a0screen, Dolby Atmos audio technology and lightning-fast performance, Razer\u2019s first Android smartphone arrives in Singapore at SITEX 2017<\/em><\/p>\n

SINGAPORE<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Razer announced that the Razer Phone, an Android smartphone with groundbreaking audiovisual technologies and processing muscle goes on sale in Singapore on\u00a0Thursday, 23 November<\/span>\u00a0with Singtel, Razer\u2019s exclusive carrier partner for the launch. The Razer Phone will be available for pre-order only at the Singtel Booth at SITEX 2017 throughout the 4-day exhibition in Singapore. The first device from Razer\u2019s mobile division, the Razer Phone comes with a phenomenal display, cinematic audio and enough power to last a user all day.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhile we founded Razer in California, US, I\u2019m a Singaporean still and I\u2019m very excited to make Singapore the first country in Asia to release the Razer Phone,\u201d said Razer Co-Founder and CEO Min-Liang Tan. \u201cMaking a phone with gaming-level tech has been something we have wanted to do for years and I\u2019m proud to say that the Razer Phone delivers in every way we imagined.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Razer phone will be launched at the Singtel Booth at SITEX 2017, which is the only place where customer can make pre-orders for the first four days. Following SITEX, The Razer Phone will be available for preview and pre-order at SITEX 2017, all Singtel retail shops and Singtel exclusive retailers.<\/p>\n

\u201cSingtel is excited to bring the Razer Phone to our customers, many of whom are avid gamers and fans of the Razer brand. With the Singtel network offering the fastest speeds and lowest latency rates, gamers will have the ultimate Razer Phone experience with us,\u201d said Mr Yuen Kuan Moon, CEO, Consumer, Singtel.<\/p>\n

Visitors to the Singtel booth at SITEX will get a chance for a real hands-on experience and for every day of the show, 50 lucky customers who try out the Razer Phone will receive a Razer premium. There will also be a mobile gaming challenge, where customers can test their skills in one of the games on the Razer Phone. The challenge will take place at specific times during the day and the winners will walk away with a Kraken Pro v2 Gaming headset.<\/p>\n

In celebration of the launch, the first 200 customers to pre-order a Razer Phone at the Singtel\u2019s Razer Phone preview at SITEX will also receive a Razer Hammerhead Bluetooth in-ear headset with their phone.<\/p>\n

RAZER PHONE SPECIAL EDITION COMPETITION<\/strong><\/p>\n

Razer has created a limited run of 1,337 sets of the Razer Phone Special Edition with Razer\u2019s iconic green triple-headed snake logo. This limited edition version is not available in Asia but Singtel and Razer will be hosting a Selfie Contest throughout the four days of SITEX in which one lucky winner will receive a Razer Phone Special Edition.<\/p>\n

Contestants must take a selfie in front of the Razer photo wall at the Singtel booth, post it to their Facebook page with a comment tagging Razer and Singtel and include the hashtag #RazerSG.<\/p>\n

SMOOTHER. BRIGHTER. FASTER.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Razer Phone is equipped with the world\u2019s first 120 Hz UltraMotion™ display that delivers the fastest refresh rates and smoothest graphics among today\u2019s smartphones.<\/p>\n

UltraMotion’s adaptive refresh technology synchronizes the GPU and display to remove image tearing or lag while driving efficient power usage.<\/p>\n

The 5.72-inch display – a Quad HD IGZO LCD – delivers vibrant and sharp images with a wide color gamut.<\/p>\n

TRUE-TO-LIFE CINEMATIC AUDIO<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Razer Phone is powered by Dolby Atmos technology to provide true cinematic audio via front-firing speakers with dual dedicated amplifiers.<\/p>\n

A THX-certified USB-C audio adapter with a 24-bit digital audio convertor (DAC) guarantees audiophile-quality sound with one\u2019s favorite headphones.<\/p>\n

INSANE PERFORMANCE<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Razer Phone ensures the ultimate viewing and gaming experience with the latest Qualcomm\uf7c5 Snapdragon™ 835 Mobile Platform and a massive 8GB of RAM.<\/p>\n

Users can fine-tune their experiences with the Razer Game Booster app, and the phone\u2019s\u00a0best-in-class thermal design reduces throttling to maximize power and performance.<\/p>\n

POWER THAT JUST KEEPS GOING<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Razer Phone packs a large 4,000 mAh battery, one of the largest capacities found on smartphones today. This allows gamers to keep playing all day long, while\u00a0Qualcomm\uf7c5 Quick Charge™ 4+\u00a0enables rapid charging.<\/p>\n

AMAZING CAMERA PERFORMANCE<\/strong><\/p>\n

With dual rear 12 MP cameras, the Razer Phone gives photographers a versatile tool to create amazing images. Zooming from wide angle to telephoto is seamless with a quick pinch on the display, and the dual-tone flash ensures that subjects will always look natural.<\/p>\n

A PREMIUM EXPERIENCE FOR POWER USERS<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Razer Phone\u2019s sleek, 8-mm-thin aluminum body is a beauty to behold and to hold. It comes with Android Nougat and will receive the Android Oreo upgrade in spring 2018.<\/p>\n

The device comes with Nova Launcher Prime with Google Assistant Integration. A wildly popular launcher, Nova Launcher Prime offers extreme customizability of the Android experience to suit every taste and need.<\/p>\n

WATCH. LISTEN. PLAY.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Every feature of the Razer Phone was designed to bring users the ultimate in mobile entertainment:<\/p>\n

Watch<\/strong>\u00a0– Enjoy movies the way they were meant to be seen. Feast your eyes on a big screen with crisp details and the smoothest motion, complete with true-to-life vibrant colors. Add loud, riveting sound to complete the cinematic experience right in your hand.<\/p>\n

Listen –<\/strong>\u00a0Go ahead and turn up the volume\u2014everything sounds amazing. Expertly tuned audio delivers all the highs and lows of your favorites tracks whether you listen through the stereo speakers or your favorite headphones. Don\u2019t suffer in silence, there\u2019s enough battery power to keep your tunes streaming all day long.<\/p>\n

Play –<\/strong>\u00a0From your everyday commute to playing in a tournament, experience buttery smooth gameplay and lightning-fast performance thanks to top-of-the-line components. Dial in your graphics to optimize your experience no matter what game you\u2019re playing. And with a larger battery size, you can indulge in the latest games without worrying about running out of power.<\/p>\n

GAMING PARTNERSHIPS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Razer is proud to partner with the world\u2019s top gaming companies, including Tencent and Square Enix, to bring the best gaming experiences to mobile and take full advantage of the Razer Phone\u2019s extraordinary features. Mobile games are being optimized by partners for Razer Phone\u2019s UltraMotion display with frame rates of up to 120 frames per second.<\/p>\n

OTHER GAMING PARTNERSHIPS<\/strong><\/p>\n