In September 2023, China’s Nio, known for its electric cars, launched its first smartphone. Nio Phone in the domestic market. In March this year, the company’s CEO William Lee confirmed: Nio Phone 2 It is claimed that the company has entered the development phase. He also said that the company plans to release one new phone every year. Arrival Nio Phone 2 It is reportedly close to receiving approval from China’s 3C certification platform.

Certified Nio Phone 2 3C

Before the phone’s launch Nio Phone It appeared on the 3C certification platform with the model number N2301 equipped with a 100W charger. However, the phone only supports 66W wired charging and 50W wireless charging.

As seen above, 3C Database has spotted a new Nio smartphone with the model number N2401 along with a 100W charger. This device is likely to be the upcoming Nio Phone 2. While it will feature a 100W charger, it is unclear whether it will support 100W or 66W charging like its predecessor.

It should also be noted that a Nio battery with the model number NBET02 and a capacity of 4900 mAh (nominal value) was seen in 3C certification in May. This battery, which is claimed to have a typical value of 5000 mAh, is likely to power the Nio Phone 2. To recall, the Nio Phone appeared on the 3C database in September and was made official in the same month. So, there is a possibility that the Nio Phone 2 will be released later this month or in August.

Nio’s decision to produce a phone is a defensive strategy in response to Huawei and Xiaomi’s entry into the electric car market. As a reminder, the Nio Phone is designed to work as an all-in-one car key, allowing car owners to unlock, lock, and even start their vehicles using their phones even when their phones are off. It also provides comprehensive vehicle control, allowing users to adjust settings like climate, seats, and music directly from their phones. The phone also integrates easily with the car’s infotainment system, providing features like automatic syncing of music and contacts, as well as seamless transitions between devices for video meetings.

The Nio phone is powered by an overclocked 3.36GHz Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, a 6.81-inch 2K 120Hz AMOLED display, a 50-megapixel triple camera, and a 5,200mAh battery. There is a possibility that the Nio phone could be powered by an overclocked version of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.