TECH - Nio Races Past Tesla With $900 Smartphone Launch To Turbocharge EV Rivalry | Benzinga
Nio, Inc. (NYSE:NIO) has entered the smartphone arena to set itself apart from competitors in China’s fiercely competitive electric vehicle market.
What Happened: Nio’s CEO, William Li, introduced the Nio Phone in Shanghai, China’s commercial hub, unveiling its unique features, such as the ability to control multiple cars with a single device and unlock a car even when switched off, according to a Reuters report.
Specifications: According to CnEVPost, the Nio Phone has:
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 system-on-chip with 16 GB RAM and 1 TB storage
- Sky user interface, an Android-based mobile operating system,
- An action button that allows users to activate over 30 functions related to vehicle control
- Samsung’s 6.81-inch curved screen with 2K resolution, supporting a 1-120 Hz refresh rate
- 5,200 mAh battery, supporting 66 W wired fast charging, 50 W wireless fast charging, and 10 W reverse charging
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