Smartisan Nut Pro 2

The Smartisan Nut Pro 2 is a legacy device from the now-defunct Chinese boutique brand Smartisan. Known for its "industrial aesthetic" and productivity-focused software, it remains a cult classic despite the brand's discontinuation. Gizchina

Product Profile: Smartisan Nut Pro 2

Released in late 2017, the Nut Pro 2 was positioned as a premium mid-range smartphone. Its standout feature was the Smartisan OS, which introduced unique productivity tools like *Big Bang* (text parsing) and *One Step* (multitasking). GsmchoiceGizchina

• Display: 5.99" FHD+ LCD with an 18:9 aspect ratio, widely praised as one of the best LCDs of its time. GizmochinaGizchina
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, balancing power and efficiency. DevicespecificationsGizchina
• Design: A distinctive boxy glass-and-metal build featuring a "hidden" fingerprint sensor integrated into the rear brand logo. Gizchina
• Audio: Equipped with powerful loudspeakers that outperformed many contemporary flagships. Gizchina

Market Trends & Brand Status

The market trajectory for Smartisan shifted significantly following financial struggles and a subsequent acquisition.

1. 1ByteDance Acquisition (2019): ByteDance acquired Smartisan's patents and engineering team. This led to the release of the Nut Pro 3 and Nut R2 before the smartphone division was eventually closed. Alibaba
2. 2Discontinuation (2021): In January 2021, ByteDance officially exited the smartphone market, merging the Smartisan team into its education hardware division (e.g., smart lamps and tablets).
3. 3Current Insight (2024–2026): Smartisan is no longer an active smartphone manufacturer. While the Nut Pro 2 is highly regarded as a vintage innovation, new stock is virtually non-existent on primary B2B platforms. Modern consumers seeking similar productivity tools often look toward brands like Nothing or specialized Android skins that emulate Smartisan’s multitasking features. Alibaba