ZTE unveiled its Nubia Neo 2 5G CMM 2024introducing a gaming phone that costs just $199.
Like its predecessor, the ZTE Nubia Neo 5G, the Neo 2 is designed to offer solid gaming phone specs to people who don't have the money to spend on high-end gaming phones like the Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro.
Despite its relatively affordable price, the Nubia Neo 2 has some decent gaming specs. There's a 6.72-inch 120Hz refresh rate display, up to 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage, and a large 6,000mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging. ZTE didn't detail the chipset the phone will use, but it has an 8-core CPU with a clock speed of up to 2.7 GHz.
The Neo 2 also has up to 20GB of what Nubia calls dynamic RAM; ZTE didn't explain what it is, but if it works the same as the previous Neo, it could mean 10GB of physical RAM which is then increased by using internal storage to act as virtual RAM.
As a gaming phone, the Neo 2 also includes built-in shoulder triggers for precise control when holding the phone in landscape orientation. And these can be customized for various in-game actions; Think of the familiar touch of the right trigger to fire and the left trigger to throw a grenade at the shooters.
The overall shape and design of the Neo 2 doesn't seem to have changed too much from its predecessor. It has a similar sci-fi-inspired design and looks like it will be available in the same black and yellow colors. However, the camera system seems to have changed to an octagon-shaped rear camera module.
The rest of the specifications, such as the type of camera screen, are not known at the moment. But the phone's main draw will be its low price of $199, significantly lower than many of the best gaming phones and most mid-range phones.
The Neo 2 also features the latest version of its Game Space software, found on some Redmagic gaming phones. It allows users to customize the gaming experience, including choosing between three performance modes and adjusting audio and notification settings.
Overall, the Nubia Neo 2 appears to have the specs and features to be an intriguing budget gaming phone, although it will be interesting to see what compromises have been made to allow ZTE to offer it at such a low price.
