It’s been awhile since the Razer Phone 2 was announced. We had a hands on, published a review from the U.S. and it was shown off at PAX – but there was still no word on when Aussies could get their hands on one, or how much it would be, Until now. Here’s what you need to know.
[referenced url=”https://gizmodo.com.au/2018/10/5-things-to-know-about-the-razer-phone-2/” thumb=”https://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/t_ku-large/zaxvcs6zzegcrnj95pmj.jpg” title=”5 Things You Should Know About The Razer Phone 2″ excerpt=”Yesterday Razer announced its second generation gaming phone, The Razer Phone 2. We don’t have Aussie pricing or a release date yet, but I did get some time with it earlier this week. Here are the things that stood out”]
The Razer Phone 2 is available from Razer’s official Australian site, as well as Dick Smith for $1,249. You can also get it on a plan exclusively through Optus:
According to the Dick Smith store page, the Razer Phone 2 is currently on pre-order but will ship on December 4. Comparatively, Razer’s website doesn’t say anything about pre-ordering and simply allows you to buy it. However, it does have this generic line – “The item(s) in your order will only ship once all item(s) are ready for shipment.” Meanwhile, Optus says ‘Available Now. Delivers in 1-5 days.’
So maybe it’s available now? But I’m betting you won’t see one until December 4.
Here’s the spec dump:
Android 8.1 • Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 • 8GB of RAM • 64/129GB of storage • microSD card slot • 5.7-inch 2560 x 1440 120Hz LCD screen • IP67 water-resistance • USB-C port • Qi wireless charging • bundled 3.5mm jack • 8-MP selfie cam • dual 12-MP rear cams (with 2x zoom) • Bluetooth 5.0 • 4,000 mAh battery • available in gloss black.
[referenced url=”https://gizmodo.com.au/2018/10/razer-phone-2-review/” thumb=”https://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/t_ku-large/gnuwtwqvwadzutgqu2ie.jpg” title=”The Razer Phone 2’s Biggest Upgrade Is Being Better At Everyday Life” excerpt=”When Razer birthed a new category of phone last year, the company offered gamers two features that weren’t typically found on your average handset: a big 4,000 mAh battery and a fantastic 120Hz display that made games look and feel extra smooth. But now that the rest of the smartphone world has started to care more about gaming, aside from its screen and new obligatory RGB lighting, how does Razer take the idea of a gaming handset even further on the new Razer Phone 2?”]