Why can’t mobile phone navigation on two-wheeled vehicles replace the vehicle display screen?

Navigation has long been standard equipment on motorcycles, electric two-wheeled vehicles, and other modes of transportation. However, a common question is: since mobile navigation is already so mature, why is a car display necessary? The answer lies in the fact that the positioning and capabilities of mobile and car displays are completely different.

Environmental Adaptation: Displays Have Greater Reliability. Mobile phones are consumer-grade products, designed for an operating temperature range of 0°C to 50°C. However, in direct sunlight during outdoor riding, temperatures can easily reach 80°C. Therefore, it is essential to use an automotive-grade display that can withstand 85°C to meet these requirements. Furthermore, mobile phones can occasionally experience problems such as overheating, shutdown, water malfunction, and screen cracking. Car displays, on the other hand, feature an industrial-grade design that meets IP67/68 water and dustproof standards and features shock and impact-resistant construction, ensuring stable display even during frequent and prolonged riding.

Sunlight Visibility: Display Clarity is Key. Motorcycling often takes place outdoors, where direct sunlight and reflections from goggles can make a phone screen nearly impossible to read. The in-vehicle display features a high brightness solution (over 1000 nits), anti-reflective coating, and a wide viewing angle design, ensuring clear readability even under scorching sunlight or when wearing a helmet. Fanuo can also customize its blackened display technology, ensuring the user experience remains unchanged even when wearing polarized sunglasses.

Navigation is just one function. The in-vehicle display on a two-wheeled vehicle often also handles Bluetooth music, tire pressure monitoring, vehicle diagnostics, and over-the-air (OTA) services. It's not just a single display; it's the hub of the vehicle's human-computer interaction. In contrast, a mobile phone cannot be deeply integrated with the vehicle's systems, nor can its display experience be replaced. Controlling the interactive system through a case is safer than using your hands while riding.

Brand Value: The display is the window that differentiates the entire vehicle. For automakers, the in-vehicle display is more than just a tool for viewing maps; it reflects brand value. The screen's brightness, color, and anti-interference performance directly impact the user's overall vehicle perception. A highly reliable display solution determines a vehicle's level of intelligence and market competitiveness.

Summary

Mobile navigation is suitable for short trips, but it cannot serve as the core of in-vehicle human-machine interaction in the long term. In-vehicle displays are irreplaceable in terms of protection, visibility, touch experience, system integration, and brand value. For intelligent two-wheeled vehicles, choosing the right industrial-grade display solution is key to improving overall quality and achieving competitive differentiation.