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- Black
- White
- Blue
- Pink
- Grey
- Cyan
- 6 colours
12 GB / 512 GB / China · Launched September 2023
Overview
NeoScore
7.7
#445 of 6247
- Design & display
- 7.9
- Performance & hardware
- 8.5
- Camera
- 9.1
- Connectivity
- 7.2
- Battery & charging
- 6.1
Strengths
- Its 1/1.28″ main sensor is among the largest of its time.
- The display's 500 ppi is among the highest of its time.
- Its 80 W charging is faster than that of most phones of its time.
Weak points
- At 234 g, it weighs more than most phones of its time.
- Display
- 6.81″Dynamic AMOLED 2X1,440 × 3,088 px120 Hz
- Design
- 234 g78.1 mm163.4 mm8.9 mm
- Performance
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2Octa-Core12 GB RAM512 GB
- AnTuTu
- 1,754,426Better than 57% of phones
- Battery
- 5,000 mAh80 W
- Cameras
- 50 Mpx50 Mpx · f/2.250 Mpx · f/2.2selfie 16 Mpx · f/2
- Network
- 5G4G3G2G
- Software
- Android 13
Editorial report
NIO Phone 12 GB / 512 GB / China technical sheet
The NIO Phone suits buyers looking for a high-end Android phone with a capable camera system and a sharply specified display. Its clearest trade-off is weight: at 234 g, it is heavier than most phones of its time. It also has no Google Services, an important limitation for anyone who relies on Google's services.
The rear main camera uses a 1/1.28″ sensor, among the largest of its time, and includes optical image stabilization. The Dynamic AMOLED 2X display has 500 ppi, among the highest figures of its time, and peaks at 1,800 nits, brighter than most phones launched around the same time. Its 120 Hz refresh rate is typical rather than a comparative advantage.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 places the hardware among the most powerful of its time. This configuration pairs 12 GB RAM with 512 GB storage, both more than most phones launched around the same time. The 5,000 mAh battery capacity is typical, while 80 W charging is better than most. The phone also has IP68 protection and dual Nano-SIM support.
With standout camera and display specifications and hardware among the best of its time, the NIO Phone is appealing to buyers who prioritize those strengths and can accept its weight and lack of Google Services. Its overall NeoScore is 7.7.
Technical index
NeoScore
NeoScore is NeoTeo's technical index: it weighs each phone's verified specifications and compares them with those of the phones of its time.
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Selected variant
12 GB / 512 GB / China
Design & display
7.9
- Display Technology Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- 8.7
- Display Refresh Rate 120 Hz
- 9.0
- Display Pixel Density 500 ppi
- 10.0
- Peak Display Brightness 1,800 nits
- 9.6
- Display Features SGS Certified, 1440Hz PWM, HDR10+, DCI-P3, DC Dimming, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless
- 5.0
- Weight 234 g
- 3.1
- Resistance Features IP68
- 8.5
- Usable Surface 89 %
- 9.1
- Body Thickness 8.9 mm
- 6.2
Performance & hardware
8.5
- AnTuTu Score 1,754,426
- 6.1
- RAM Capacity 12 GB
- 9.1
- Storage Type UFS 4.0
- 10.0
- Processor Process Size 4 nm
- 8.5
- Maximum Storage Capacity 512 GB
- 9.0
- Maximum CPU Clock 3.2 GHz
- 8.7
- RAM Type LPDDR5X
- 10.0
Camera
9.1
- Sensor Size 1/1.28″
- 8.6
- Optical Image Stabilization Yes
- 10.0
- Resolution 50 Mpx
- 8.0
- Camera Features Flicker Sensor, 4K Video, 8K Video, Digital Zoom, Optical Zoom, Triple Camera, Digital Image Stabilization, Optical Stabilization, Ultra Stable Video, Gimbal, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Continuous Autofocus, Manual Focus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Under-Display Camera, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Panorama, HDR, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, RAW Capture, Night Mode
- 10.0
Connectivity
7.2
- Connectivity Features Computer Sync, DLNA, Infrared, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C
- 3.0
- Cellular Bands 2G CDMA BC0, 2G GSM B3, 2G GSM B5, 2G GSM B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n78
- 10.0
- Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6
- 7.5
- Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.3
- 8.0
- Navigation Systems A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo, GPS, NavIC
- 10.0
- SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- 7.5
Battery & charging
6.1
- Battery Capacity 5,000 mAh
- 8.9
- Fast Charge Power 80 W
- 8.5
- Battery Features Fast Charging, Non-Removable
- 0.0
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- Design & display
- 7.94
- Performance & hardware
- 8.53
- Camera
- 9.1
- Connectivity
- 7.2
- Battery & charging
- 6.11
- NeoScore rank
- #445 / 6247
NIO
Technical specifications
Performance
- Processor Model
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
- Processor Process Size
- 4 nm
- Graphics GPU
- Qualcomm Adreno 740
- Storage Type
- UFS 4.0
- Maximum CPU Clock
- 3.2 GHz
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- AnTuTu Score
- 1,754,426
- CPU Description
- 1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X3 + 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 + 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 + 3x2.02 GHz Cortex-A510
- Processor Type
- Octa-Core
- 64-Bit Processor
- Yes
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5X
- Expandable Storage
- No
- AnTuTu version
- v11
Design
- Body Colors
- Black, White, Blue, Pink, Grey, Cyan
- Body Thickness
- 8.9 mm
- Body Width
- 78.1 mm
- Body Height
- 163.4 mm
- Weight
- 234 g
- Usable Surface
- 89 %
- Body Materials
- Glass, Aluminium Alloy
- Resistance Features
- IP68
- Foldable
- No
- Rugged Build
- No
Battery
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- Battery Type
- Li-Polymer
- Fast Charge Power
- 80 W
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Non-Removable
Display
- Display Aspect Ratio
- 19.5:9
- Display Technology
- Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,800 nits
- Display Diagonal
- 6.81″
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 1,440 px
- Display Vertical Resolution
- 3,088 px
- Display Pixel Density
- 500 ppi
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- Touch Sampling Rate
- 960 Hz
- Display Features
- SGS Certified, 1440Hz PWM, HDR10+, DCI-P3, DC Dimming, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless
- Integrated Projector
- No
Sensors
- Fingerprint Sensor Placement
- Under Display
Sensor
- Sensor Features
- Cooling System, Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Virtual Proximity Sensing
Software
- Operating System
- Android 13
- OS Family
- Android
- OS Version
- 13
- Google Services
- No
Connectivity
- SIM Configurations
- Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- Cellular Bands
- 2G CDMA BC0, 2G GSM B3, 2G GSM B5, 2G GSM B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n78
- Cellular Technologies
- GSM, UMTS, CDMA, LTE, 5G
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6
- Wi-Fi Features
- Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- Bluetooth Profiles
- A2DP, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC
- Navigation Systems
- A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo, GPS, NavIC
- Connectivity Features
- Computer Sync, DLNA, Infrared, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C
Audio
- Audio Features
- Dolby Atmos, DTS, DTS:X, Stereo Speakers, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC
Phone
Camera system
Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.
Rear main camera
- Sensor Model
- Sony IMX707
- Resolution
- 50 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Sensor Size
- 1/1.28″
- Pixel Size
- 1.22 µm
- Pixel Binning
- 4 :1
Sensor
- Sensor Model
- Sony IMX707
- Resolution
- 50 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Sensor Size
- 1/1.28″
- Pixel Size
- 1.22 µm
- Pixel Binning
- 4 :1
Video
- Slow Motion Video
- Yes
- Slow Motion Frame Rate
- 480 fps
Lens
- Optical Image Stabilization
- Yes
Flash
- Flash Type
- Quad LED
- Flash LED Count
- 4 LEDs
Features
- Camera Features
- Flicker Sensor, 4K Video, 8K Video, Digital Zoom, Optical Zoom, Triple Camera, Digital Image Stabilization, Optical Stabilization, Ultra Stable Video, Gimbal, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Continuous Autofocus, Manual Focus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Under-Display Camera, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Panorama, HDR, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, RAW Capture, Night Mode
Rear ultrawide camera
- Sensor Model
- Sony IMX766
- Resolution
- 50 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Sensor Size
- 1/1.56″
- Pixel Size
- 1 µm
- Pixel Binning
- 4 :1
Sensor
- Sensor Model
- Sony IMX766
- Resolution
- 50 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Sensor Size
- 1/1.56″
- Pixel Size
- 1 µm
- Pixel Binning
- 4 :1
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.2
Rear telephoto camera
- Sensor Model
- Sony IMX890
- Resolution
- 50 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Sensor Size
- 1/1.56″
- Pixel Size
- 1 µm
- Pixel Binning
- 4 :1
Sensor
- Sensor Model
- Sony IMX890
- Resolution
- 50 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Sensor Size
- 1/1.56″
- Pixel Size
- 1 µm
- Pixel Binning
- 4 :1
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.2
Front camera
- Sensor Model
- OmniVision OV16E10
- Resolution
- 16 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- PureCel
- Sensor Size
- 1/2.8″
- Pixel Size
- 1.12 µm
- Aperture
- f/2
Sensor
- Sensor Model
- OmniVision OV16E10
- Resolution
- 16 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- PureCel
- Sensor Size
- 1/2.8″
- Pixel Size
- 1.12 µm
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2
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08Variant details
- Memory
- 12 GB
- Markets
- China
- Storage
- 512 GB
- Market codes
- China
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