Smartisan’s Nut Pro 2 might be a year old already but it packs the same specs present in a lot of phones released this year. Since it has been in the market for a while, it is no surprise that it is getting price cuts. If you are on the lookout for a phone with a large storage (read 256GB) that doesn’t break the bank, then the Nut Pro 2 is a great choice.

The 256GB model of the Nut Pro 2 has 6GB of RAM and originally sold for ¥3299 (~$475), now its price has been slashed down to ¥2199 (~$316) which translates to 33% off its original price.

This model of the Nut Pro 2 doesn’t only have the largest storage but is also the model with NFC and an eSE (embedded Secure Element) – a tamper-proof chip that keeps user data safe and makes sure only authorized applications and persons can access it. The rest of the specs are the same as that of the other models.

The Smartisan Nut Pro 2 has a 5.99-inch FHD+ display and is powered by the Snapdragon 660 processor. It has a 12MP + 5MP dual camera combo on its back and a 16MP selfie camera. Its battery capacity is 3,500mAh with support for Quick Charge 3.0. It also has dual SIM support and a fingerprint scanner that is buried under the Smartisan logo.

READ MORE: Smartisan is developing a new OS to take on Android, coming in six months!

You can pick up the phone at its new price on the official online store in Red Wine or Carbon Black. Sadly, Smartisan hasn’t discounted the price of the other variants.

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Smartisan is running a limited time promo that has its phones discounted by as much as ¥700 (~$100). It began yesterday and runs up until the 8th of August.

The deal starts with its flagship phone, the Smartisan R1 which is powered by the Snapdragon 845 processor. The 6GB + 64GB model which usually sells for ¥3499 (~$511) is now priced at ¥2999 (~$438). The 6GB RAM + 128GB version is also selling for ¥3299 (~$482) instead of ¥3999 (~$585). The 8GB RAM version which comes in 128GB, 512GB and 1TB variants have also been discounted.

If you are up for something less expensive, the 4GB + 32GB Smartisan Nut 3 is priced at ¥899 (~$131) down from ¥1299 (~190) while the 64GB version is ¥1199 (~$175) from its original price of ¥1599 (~$234).

The Smartisan Nut Pro 2 has also been discounted which is a great buy since it has a Snapdragon 660 processor. The 4GB + 32GB model is priced at ¥1499 (originally ¥1799), the 4GB + 64GB model is ¥1699 (~$248) from ¥1999 (~$292) and the special edition which has a less powerful Snapdragon 636 processor but 6GB of RAM and 64GB of storage is now ¥1498 (~$219) from its original price of ¥1899 (~$278).

READ MORE: New Smartisan Phone Gets Certified, Might Be Nut Pro 3

Smartisan has also discounted a bunch of its other products such as its air purifier, its power banks, and some other phone accessories. All the discounted products are listed here.

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Just before the announcement of the Smartisan R1 flagship later today, the manufacturer has released another phone – the Smartisan Nut Pro 2 Special Edition. The new phone has been listed on JD.com.

The original Nut Pro 2 was launched in November 2017 and is one of the best designed and most affordable Snapdragon 660 phones in the market. So what is new in the special edition since the original actually has five different variants?

There is only one major change and that is the processor. The Smartisan Nut Pro 2 Special Edition swaps out the Snapdragon 660 processor for a Snapdragon 636. Yes, a less-powerful processor. However, it comes with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. The rest of the specs have been left untouched.

So you have a 5.99” FHD display, 12MP + 5MP dual rear cameras, 16MP front camera, and a 3,500mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging. It also has a fingerprint scanner and support for face unlock, a USB-C port, and nano-SIM.

READ MORE: Smartisan R1 Has Same Camera Sensor As Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S

The Smartisan Nut Pro 2 Special Edition comes in the same red, black, and white color variants as the original. The price is still unknown for now but you can go ahead and reserve a unit here.

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The Smartisan Nut Pro 2 was one of the few Chinese phones that got my attention when it launched, and not for its specs and price but its design. With smartphones looking alike these days, the Nut Pro 2 stands out of the crowd with its design.

The phone was originally launched in Red Wine, Carbon Black, and Pale Gold but a new leak on Weibo has revealed a new white variant. The photo shows all four color variants together. Although we can’t see the front, our guess is that the bezels are white as well.

The white variant is reported to have been in development for a while but got delayed due to a problem with mass production of white panels. It appears they have finally found a solution and may announce the new variant soon.

Sources say the white Smartisan Nut Pro 2 may be released in time for the Spring Festival. It is expected to be available in all memory configurations with the same pricing as the other color variants.

The Nut Pro 2 has a 5.99” FHD+ display, a Snapdragon 660 processor and up to 6GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. There are dual camera sensors on the rear and a fingerprint scanner buried beneath the Smartisan logo.

READ MORE: Smartisan BS2000 Bluetooth Sports Earphones Launched For ¥299

It also has dual SIM support, NFC, USB-C port, and a 3500mAh battery. Pricing starts at ¥1799 (~$284) and goes up to ¥3299 (~$520).

(Source, Via)

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Roses are red and so are these phones too. Manufacturers have been more experimental with colors this year. Rather than the boring gold, old gray, and classic black, we have seen phones launch in different shades of blue, green, pink, and red.

Of all the new colors, it is the red variants that actually stand out. Pull out a red phone from your pocket and you will definitely get people asking questions. It has always been the color that stuns and catches attention – that’s why it is easy to remember the lady with the red lipstick, red dress, or red car.

This post is a list of our favorite red phones released this year and is not in order of preference.

iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus (Product) RED Special Edition

The iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus originally launched in Jet Black, Black, Silver, Gold, and Rose Gold. Then in March of this year, Apple partnered with (PRODUCT)^RED , a non-profit organisation that raises funds for the awareness and elimination of HIV/AIDS in Africa, to release both phones in red.

The reception in China was massive. JD.com is reported to have recorded nearly 500,000 reservations ahead of the March 24 release date.

OPPO F3 Red/OPPO F3 Diwali Edition

When the OPPO F3 was released in May, it was available in Gold and Rose Gold. However, a Facebook post by the manufacturer’s Philippines’s branch teased a red variant set for release in August.

The red variant has gold antenna lines instead of silver and the OPPO  is also written in gold. A similar variant was released in India in October to celebrate the Diwali festival.

Xiaomi Mi 5X

The Xiaomi Mi 5X is a mid-range smartphone but with flagship cameras. It was originally released in black, gold, and rose pink when it launched in July. Xiaomi then announced a new red variant for it last month.

If you can get your hands on this red variant, good for you as the Mi 5X is the same phone as the Android One Mi A1. However, markets where the Mi A1 are sold only have it in gold, rose gold, and black.

Meizu M6 Note Red/M6 Note One Piece

The Meizu M6 Note was well received when it launched. It is the manufacturer’s first smartphone to be powered by a Snapdragon processor and also packs dual cameras. The phone already looked stunning with its quad-LED flash and Peacock Blue variant, then Meizu dropped a fiery hot Flame Red variant and a One Piece Special Edition variant.

Xperia XZ Premium Rosso

If you dislike Sony’s thick bezel design, it is understandable, but you can’t deny that the Xperia XZ Premium Rosso is enthralling. The new color variant was announced last month and should make a good holiday gift for yourself or that special person.

OPPO R11S

The OPPO R11S is the second OPPO phone on this list. It is one of the full-screen smartphones the manufacturer has launched in recent weeks.

Announced in Black and Champagne gold, OPPO also released a special red variant. One cool feature of the red variant is the way the red seems to bleed from the back into the bezels in front.

Smartisan Nut Pro 2

The Smartisan Nut Pro 2 is one of my personal favorites this year. Not only does it have impressive specs but it kills the competition with its gorgeous design and pricing.

The Nut Pro 2 looks good in black and gold, but it’s the red variant that shines the most.

Samsung Galaxy S8 Burgundy Red

The Galaxy S8 is the oldest Android phone on this list but also one of the best. It launched in Midnight Black, Orchid Gray, Arctic Silver, Coral Blue, and Maple Gold but Samsung has also added a Rose Pink variant, and more recently Burgundy Red.

Some of these colors are exclusive to certain markets. The Burgundy Red for example is available in South Korea only but we hope Samsung launches it in more countries.

OnePlus 5T Red Lava

OnePlus launched the 5T in China today but unlike other countries that get the phone in Midnight Black, China also gets a Red Lava variant. The Red OnePlus 5T is to mark the 4th anniversary of the smartphone company.

This is OnePlus’s first red phone and it is love at first sight.

Honor V10

The OnePlus 5T is not the only full-screen smartphone that launched in China today. Honor also took the wraps off its V10 flagship.

The Honor V10 has got a lot going for it. It packs nearly all the features of the Huawei Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro and at a much lesser price. It also comes in a beautiful red variant which we totally love.

READ MORE: Xiaomi Redmi 5A Gets Lake Blue Color Variant, Costs 599 Yuan

That brings the list of our favorite red phones this year to an end. Which one of these beauties is your favorite? Do let us know in the comment box below.

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Smartisan stunned the tech industry last week when it launched the Snapdragon 660-powered Nut Pro 2 premium mid-range smartphone with a rather cheap price tag. The Smartisan Nut Pro 2 has already been shown in a series of hands-on photos that showcase the outward beauty. Also, we have seen the camera samples of the model which points at a great camera setup. Now, the Nut Pro 2 has been given the teardown treatment, showing the entire design of the internals. 

Disassemble photos or videos are not intended to be repair guides even though it can be used to grab an idea of how to open the smartphone in a bid to change a faulty battery or other parts. The Nut Pro 2  like most smartphones come with a non-removable battery and thus, the glass panel at the back is sealed with glue. The service of a heat gun is employed to slightly soften the gum, thereafter a suction cup is used to separate the glass back from the metal fuselage and then you can separate all parts using a pry tool. Removing the back cover reveals the battery and other internals. You can check out photos of the entire process from below.

Just to refresh your memory, the Smartisan Nut Pro 2 features a 5.99-inch in-cell display with an 18:9 aspect ratio and a 2160 x 1080 resolution. The device is powered by Qualcomm’s latest premium mid-range Snapdragon 660 SoC and there are up to five memory variants. You get a 4GB RAM + 32GB ROM variant, 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM, 6GB RAM + 64GB ROM, 6GB RAM + 128GB ROM, and 6GB RAM + 256GB ROM variant. Camera wise, a 16MP F/2.2 camera sits at the front, while at the rear there is a dual camera setup which has a 12MP Sony IMX386 primary sensor with 1.25um wide-angle sensor, f1.8 aperture and PDAF. It teams up with a 5MP Samsung S5K4E8 1.4um secondary sensor with f2.0 aperture. The secondary camera is a depth of field sensor which utilises the ArcSoft dual camera bokeh technology.

Related: Smartisan Nut Pro 2 Launched: 5.99” 18:9 Display, 5 Different Variants & A Fantastic Design

In addition, there is a 3500mAh battery under the sleek body with fast charging technology. The phone is also a dual SIM phone and has the USB Type-C port and NFC on the high-end variant. There is no 3.5mm audio jack but inside the packaging box, you’ll get a 3.5mm to USB-C adapter.

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The Smartisan Nut Pro 2 released last week is easily one of the best-looking phones to come out of China. It is available in 5 different variants with varying RAM and ROM configurations. The most powerful variant which packs 6GB of RAM and 256GB of storage is now officially on sale.

Not only does it pack an insane amount of storage, this variant also has NFC with eSE (embedded Secure Element). eSE is a tamper-proof chip that stores sensitive data such as card details that is then made available only to authorized applications and people. This is necessary for phones that support contactless payment.

Other features of the phone are the same as the other variants. It has a 5.99” FHD+ display and is powered by the Snapdragon 660 mobile platform. There is a 12MP + 5MP  dual camera combination on the back and a single 16MP camera for selfies.

The Smartisan Nut Pro 2 has dual SIM support, a rear mounted fingerprint scanner, and a 3500mAh battery with support for Quick Charge 3.0.

READ MORE: Smartisan Nut Pro 2 Camera Samples Showcase Stunning Night Time Shots

If you are interested in picking up the 256GB Smartisan Nut Pro 2, it is now available on JD.com for ¥3299 (~$497) and comes in Carbon Black and Burgundy.

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Smartisan Nut Pro 2 still continues to receive lots of accolades for the amazing design it features and the redefinition it gives to mid-range smartphones. With good publicity, this model could be Smartisan’s door opener into newer markets but they don’t seem to be ready to get out of their comfort zone just yet. We could always expect online retailers to stock this model anytime soon. Back to the topic, the Nut Pro 2 not only presents an awesome design language tailored after the trending 18:9 near bezel-less full-screen design, it also packs a stunning specs lineup spearheaded by a Snapdragon 660 chip. 

A couple of sample photos captured with the Nut Pro 2 has now been shared online showing the amazing dual camera setup that sits on the Nut Pro 2’s rear aspect. The photos all seem to have been shot at night and what better time to take shots that prove the capability of a phone’s camera? We can’t verify if the photos have not been enhanced but if there is no enhancement, that means we are looking at an all-round awesome device here. The night shots come with distinct and vivid clarify without any image noise. The light control is good, so also is the colour reproduction and grasp of details.

Read Also: Smartisan Nut Pro 2 Out Of The Box Tour: Redefines Premium Mid-range Models

For photography, the Nut Pro 2 uses dual rear camera setup with the primary sensor being a powerful 12MP Sony IMX386 1.25um wide-angle sensor with a F/1.8 aperture and PDAF. It is paired with a 5MP Samsung S5K4E8 1.4um F/2.0 sensor for depth of field capture using ArcSoft dual camera bokeh technology. The ArcSoft technology also provides multi-frame noise reduction algorithm. The device also features a capable 16MP F/2.2 sensor with AI beauty modes at the front. It also uses the ArcSoft bokeh technology for portrait selfies. See for yourself, check out the camera samples from below.

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Chinese smartphone maker Smartisan announced its latest smartphone model which kept up with the trendy full-view display design. Even though the Smartisan Nut Pro 2 as it is called is a mid-range model, it is a premium one at that as it features a stunning design that stands out among its peers and is pretty impressive. Despite the topnotch design the Nut Pro 2 starts at just 1799 Yuan (~$270)! Isn’t that amazing?

The Nut Pro 2 features a 5.99-inch in-cell display with an 18:9 aspect ratio and a 2160 x 1080 resolution. It features a glass body with a metal frame. The Smartisan Nut Pro 2 is powered by Qualcomm’s latest premium mid-range Snapdragon 660 SoC and Smartisan is making the model available in up to five memory variants. You get a 4GB RAM + 32GB ROM variant, 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM, 6GB RAM + 64GB ROM, 6GB RAM + 128GB ROM, and 6GB RAM + 256GB ROM variant. The device packs a 16MP F/2.2 camera at the front which has AI beauty modes and uses the ArcSoft bokeh technology for portrait selfies.

The full-screen display means the Nut Pro 2 doesn’t feature a front home button, rather it uses virtual buttons while the fingerprint sensor is mounted at the rear at the same spot as the company’s logo. At the rear, there is a dual camera setup which has a 12MP Sony IMX386 primary sensor with 1.25um wide-angle sensor, f1.8 aperture and PDAF. The secondary rear sensor is a 5MP Samsung S5K4E8 1.4um sensor with f2.0 aperture. The secondary camera is a depth of field sensor which utilises the ArcSoft dual camera bokeh technology.

Related: Smartisan Nut Pro 2 Launched: 5.99” 18:9 Display, 5 Different Variants & A Fantastic Design

There is a 3500mAh battery under the sleek body and you get fast charging technology. The phone is also a dual SIM phone and has the USB Type-C port and NFC. There is no 3.5mm audio jack but inside the packaging box, you’ll get a 3.5mm to USB-C adapter. Check out the out of the box photos of the Nut Pro 2 as compiled by My Drivers.

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Chinese manufacturer Smartisan has launched a successor to its 6-month old Nut Pro smartphone. The Smartisan Nut Pro 2 is a complete overhaul in terms of specs and design when compared to its predecessor.

Smartisan Nut Pro 2 Design

Smartisan is one of the few Chinese manufacturers that pays serious attention to its design. Even though the specs put it in the mid-range category, the design is well above its class.

The Nut Pro 2 has a metal and glass design – glass on both sides. Smartisan doesn’t mention the protection though but there is a high chance it is Gorilla Glass.

The 18:9 display is the highlight of the front. Smartisan doesn’t go for very thin bezels but there is a significant reduction compared to its predecessors. The top bezel is bare save for the front facing camera in the middle. And while it may be easy to miss, there is actually a slit for the earpiece between the glass and the metal frame.

The Smartisan Nut Pro 2 has also taken a unique approach to the design of its dual rear cameras. Not only do they not share a single housing, but one sensor is significantly larger than the other and also appears to be slightly raised. The smaller sensor and the LED flash are flush with the body.

The buttons are also different from the norm. Round buttons instead of the bars we are used to seeing. The Nut Pro 2 finishes the design with the Smartisan logo in the middle and a thin line that goes round the frame. That line is red on the black variant but gold for the red and champagne color variants.

If we had to do a ranking based on looks alone, the Nut 2 Pro will likely be in the top three.

Smartisan Nut Pro 2 Specs

The Nut Pro 2 packs a 5.99″ in-cell 18:9 display with a 2160 x 1080 resolution. It is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 660 mobile platform. Where things get interesting is in the memory and storage configuration.

While most manufacturers usually announce a different RAM and ROM variant(s) for their phones months after the initial announcement, Smartisan has taken a different approach. The Nut Pro 2 will be available in 5 different variants:

1. 4GB RAM + 32GB ROM
2. 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM
3. 6GB RAM + 64GB ROM
4. 6GB RAM + 128GB ROM
5. 6GB RAM + 256GB ROM

Apart from the difference in RAM and storage configuration, other features are the same.

The Smartisan Nut Pro 2 packs dual rear cameras as is common in most phones today. The primary sensor is a 12MP Sony IMX386 1.25um wide-angle sensor with a F/1.8 aperture and PDAF. It is paired with a 5MP Samsung S5K4E8 1.4um F/2.0 sensor for capturing depth of field using ArcSoft dual camera bokeh technology.

The front camera is a 16MP F/2.2 sensor with AI beauty modes. It also uses the ArcSoft bokeh technology for portrait selfies.

Beneath the metal and glass body of the Nut 2 Pro is a 3,500mAh battery. With support for Quick Charge 3.0, Smartisan says you should be able to recharge your phone up to 80% in just one hour.

You may be wondering if the Nut Pro 2 does have a fingerprint scanner. It is not below the screen like in the Nut Pro and since the manufacturer is known for keeping its logo on the back, you may think its embedded in the power button. But its obvious it can’t be embedded in the power button based on the design and the small size.

To our surprise, the fingerprint scanner is actually embedded underneath the Smartisan logo on the back. Right now, all I can think of is how Motorola hasn’t been able to pull this off with the Batwing logo on the rear of its phones.

The fingerprint scanner on the Nut Pro 2 boasts a 0.1s unlock speed, support for payment, and can store up to 10 different fingerprints. There is also a face unlock feature that can detect up to 1024 distinct facial features.

The phone has dual SIM support (nano only), a USB-C port, and NFC. Sadly it ditches the 3.5mm audio jack.

Smartisan says the phone will receive an update to Smartisan OS 4.1 starting from December 7. The update will bring a total of 131 new features and 63 optimizations. It will also update its Big Bang feature to version 2.2.

READ MORE: Smartisan Gets $150m Funding To keep It Alive

Smartisan Nut Pro 2 Price and Availability

The Smartisan Nut Pro 2 sells for ¥1799 (~$270) and ¥1999 (~$300) for the 4GB RAM + 32GB ROM and 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM variants respectively. The 6GB RAM + 64GB model is ¥2299 (~$345). ¥2699 (~$406) will get you the 128GB mode and ¥3299 (~$497) will get you the 256GB model.

Pre-orders have begun today on the official Smartisan website as well as JD.com.

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After launching the Nut Pro smartphone earlier this year, Smartisan is all set to launch its successor — Nut Pro 2. The phone’s specifications, press render as well as the retail box packaging have surfaced online through China’s microblogging website Weibo ahead of its launch.

The leak suggests that the upcoming smartphone will feature a 5.99-inch Full HD in-cell display with a screen resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels and screen aspect ratio of 18:9. In line with the current trend, the phone will sport a full-screen bezel-less display.

The smartphone is expected to be powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 660 processor along with 64GB of internal storage. The RAM capacity is not yet known, however it has been revealed that the phone will pack LPDDR4X memory.

Coming to the camera department, the Smartisan Nut Pro 2 will feature a 16-megapixel camera at the front for taking selfies. On the back, the device will sport a dual camera setup — 12-megapixel lens + 5-megapixel lens. The phone will have a fingerprint sensor placed on the back panel. While the battery capacity of the smartphone is not known, it will come with 18W fast charging support.

The Smartisan Nut Pro was launched earlier this year featuring a 5.5-inch Full HD display. The 32GB storage variant is powered by a Snapdragon 625 processor, the remaining two variants — 64GB ROM and 128GB ROM, comes with Snapdragon 626 processor. It has 4GB of RAM, and dual 13MP rear cameras with f/2.0 aperture and PDAF at the back. On the front, the 32GB variant has an 8MP f/2.0 camera while the 64GB and 128GB variants sport 16MP camera with f/2.0 aperture.

Read More: Smartisan M2L Coming With “Sony IMX 258 Flagship Dual Camera”, Sample Photo Leaks

The Smartisan Nut Pro 2 smartphone is expected to be priced around 2,000 Yuan. However, we’ll have to wait for a few more hours get information about the phone’s availability and pricing as the company is holding a press conference today and is expected to launch the Smartisan Nut Pro 2 smartphone.

At the press conference, along with the Smartisan Nut Pro 2 smartphone, the company is also expected to launch an air purifier.

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