What's good
- Lightning fast performance
- 4K HDR video recording capabilities
- Decent picture quality in good light
- Modern and sleek design
- IP68 rated
What's bad
- Mediocre battery life
- Camera struggles in low light
- Slippery/prone to drops
Verdict
Sony has made some significant upgrades to the XZ2 from the XZ1, but much of it is playing catch up to current flagships. While it provides excellent performance, a good display, and a decent camera, it has no standout features to distinguish it from its competitors.
What's good
- Smooth processor performance
- Certified waterproof and shock resistant
- Good screen angles and decent sharpness
What's bad
- Scratchy and static-y call quality
- Very poor video recording quality
- Small amount of onboard storage
What's good
- IP68 rating for water and dust-proofing
- Can withstand extreme temperatures, pressure, dust, shock and vibration
- Very fast performance
- Excellent battery life
- Camera provides amazing image quality in almost every lighting situation
What's bad
- Expensive
- Gorilla Glass 5 prone to scratches
- Utilitarian design
- Noisy dark/night-time images
- Mediocre sunlight legibility
What's good
- Bright, colorful screen
- 120hz refresh rate
- Fast charging and wireless charging
- IP67 rating
- Snappy performance
- MicroSD support
- IP67 rating
- Front-facing stereo speakers
What's bad
- Chunky design
- Weak camera
- So-so battery life
- Phone gets warm during gaming
- No 3.5mm headphone jack
Verdict
If the allure of a high refresh rate display and playing the latest games at full quality appeals to you, the Razer Phone 2 excels. However, if you’re looking for a powerful, all-around phone, there are better values available.