Nio, one of China’s largest electric car manufacturers, unveiled its first phone, which has been on the agenda with rumors for a while. Nio Phone, which promises a seamless experience with cars, has finally been released. So what does the flagship smartphone promise?
Every EV will now have a phone: How much does Nio Phone cost?
Nio Phone was unveiled at the Nio In 2023 Innovation Day event in China and will go on sale on September 28. The phone has three options priced between 889 dollars and 1026 dollars.
The Nio Phone is positioned as a “vehicle-centric device” that allows interaction between smartphone and Nio cars. It features an Action button that provides quick access to more than 30 vehicle functions such as climate control and seat massage.
NIO Phone took its place in the 3C database with model number N2301. So what will the smartphone offer to users?
The ultra-wideband technology in the smartphone provides a faster and more reliable way to unlock the car. The model, which will have an Android-based Sky UI interface, will not contain commercial advertisements.
| Specification | Description |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Android-based Sky UI |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Display | 6.81-inch LTPO OLED, 120 Hz refresh rate, 1440p resolution, 1800 nits brightness |
| RAM | 12 GB or 16 GB |
| Storage | 512 GB or 1 TB |
| Camera System | – Main Camera: 50 MP, Sony IMX707 sensor, OIS |
| – Ultra Wide-Angle Camera: 50 MP, Sony IMX766 sensor, 110-degree FOV | |
| – Periscope Telephoto Camera: Sony IMX890 sensor, 2.8x optical zoom, OIS | |
| Battery | 5,200 mAh, 66W wired fast charging, 50W wireless charging |
| Connectivity | UWB technology, dual-screen connectivity, multi-app support |
| Certification | IP68 certified (water and dust resistant) |
| Color Options | Black, Light Blue, Gold, Dark Blue, Green, Gray, Rose Gold |
As for the specifications, the Nio Phone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. It boosts its performance with up to 16GB RAM and up to 1TB storage. It also comes with a 6.81-inch 2K curved display with a 120 Hz refresh rate.
