BTN News: Nio, the famous Chinese electric car maker, has launched its newest smartphone, the Nio Phone 2. This new phone comes soon after its first model, the Nio Phone. This shows Nio’s big plans to grow in the mobile market and their goal to update their products every year. The first Nio Phone came out in September 2023. The new Nio Phone 2 looks a lot like the old one but has new features that work better with Nio’s electric cars. This makes the Nio Phone 2 more than just a smartphone. It is also a key part of Nio’s car system.
The Nio Phone 2 looks like the first one but has top-level features that are common in 2024 flagship phones. One of the best features is how well it works with Nio’s electric cars. On the left side of the phone, there is a special button that makes it easy to control a Nio car. This button now has a long-press feature that you can change to suit your needs.
This phone can also work as a car key using UWB and Bluetooth 5.3 technologies. It can find your car’s location and record your parking spot and space number automatically. The phone also supports NFC for more connection options.
Nio Link is a feature that lets you use the phone through the car’s infotainment system. It now supports more apps like photo gallery, file navigation, office apps, and messaging apps.
The Nio Phone 2 has great hardware. It has a 6.82-inch 2K screen with a resolution of 3168 x 1440 pixels, a 120 Hz refresh rate, and LTPO technology. The screen is an OLED Samsung E7 panel that supports Ultra HDR and has a brightness range of 0 to 800 nits, with a peak brightness of 2,600 nits. The phone uses Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, with up to 16 GB of RAM and up to 1 TB of storage. It has a USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 port that supports DP.
The camera system is also top-notch. It has a 48 MP Sony LYT-T808 main sensor, a 48 MP Sony IMX882 sensor with an ultra-wide lens, and a 50 MP Sony IMX890 sensor with a 2.6x telephoto periscope lens. Other features include an in-display fingerprint sensor and an advanced haptic motor for better touch feedback. The phone has a 5,020 mAh battery that supports 80W wired charging and 50W wireless charging. It also supports 5.5G and Wi-Fi 7 for fast and low-latency connections.
Even with all these features, the Nio Phone 2 is quite slim. The glass-back version is 8.6 mm (0.34 inches) thick and weighs 209 grams (7.37 ounces). The ceramic version is 8.45 mm (0.33 inches) thick and weighs 226 grams (7.97 ounces). Nio offers the phone in many colors, including one with a leather back. The phone is also IP68 certified, making it dust and water-resistant.
The Nio Phone 2 is a big step forward in mixing mobile and car technology. It shows Nio’s commitment to new ideas and user experience. As Nio continues to grow its products, the Nio Phone 2 will play an important role in making life easier for Nio car owners. With its great features and smooth integration with Nio’s cars, the Nio Phone 2 is set to be a popular choice for tech lovers and Nio fans.
