The TikTok phone is a solid budget handset with flagship specs
The Smartisan Nut Pro 3 offers a lot more than just having TikTok available at the swipe of a finger
The Smartisan Nut Pro 3 -- or the TikTok phone, as some like to call it -- is the brand’s first smartphone since being taken over by TikTok maker ByteDance. But it’s more than just a phone that comes with Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok. It also has a solid build quality and an affordable price tag with flagship specs.
It’s a recipe we’re used to seeing from Chinese companies at this point. But after spending some time with the Nut Pro 3, I think this so-called TikTok phone is worth a serious look.
DESIGN
The first thing I noticed about the TikTok phone is the look and feel. It reminds me of the iPhone 4’s boxy design, which I really love. It also helps the phone feel secure in the hand.
But the phone does have a glass back, making it a fingerprint magnet. The sleek black look is nice, though. Even the metal frame is in black. And I love the rounded buttons on the side that keep the phone looking clean.
But the Nut Pro 3 isn’t all about the looks. It has some flagship power inside while maintaining the price tag of a mid-range handset. The base model starts at less than US$400.
