- The CMF Phone 2 Pro is here and marks the entry of Nothing first “Pro” CMF phone.
- It’s powered by MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro SoC and features a triple-camera setup with a Telephoto lens.
- Nothing is offering different accessories for the Phone 2 Pro, including interchangeable lenses and a magnetic wallet.
After a very successful phone launch earlier this year, Nothing has shifted focus to its CMF team for the launch of a new CMF phone. The CMF Phone 1 tried bringing modularity and was a unique-looking device at an affordable price tag. Nothing has launched the first “Pro” CMF phone called the CMF Phone 2 Pro and here’s everything you need to know.
CMF Phone 2 Pro: Specifications
Starting with the display specifications, the CMF Phone 2 Pro comes with a 6.77-inches 1080p 120Hz AMOLED display . Like the Phone 1, it refreshes at 120Hz but has a better peak brightness of 3,000 nits. Design-wise, the Phone 2 Pro now gets a dual-tone treatment. There are three cameras at the back, and the lanyard dial has been retained. At 7.8 mm thickness, the phone weighs 185 grams and is IP54-rated.
The visible screw treatment is still present, with three screws at the top and one screw at the bottom. The back panel is not removable, but CMF will provide additional back covers, a magnetic wallet-cum-stand, interchangeable fisheye and macro lenses, and a lanyard cable.
Performance-wise, the phone features MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro , a 4nm octa-core processor which Nothing claims has 10% faster CPU and 5% better GPU. Coupled, there’s 8 GB RAM on offer and 128 GB UFS 2.2 storage on the base variant. CMF is also betting big on the improved liquid cooling system with graphite material at the top to dissipate heat quicker.
The cameras also received an upgrade this year, moving from a dual camera setup to triple cameras. The primary being a 50 MP wide and the secondary being an 8 MP ultrawide . The third and a welcome addition is a 50 MP 2x telephoto camera. None of them seem to have OIS, but EIS. The front camera is a 16 MP snapper.
Powering the device is a 5,000 mAh battery that can charge at 33W. CMF rates it to last for 10 hours of continuous PUBG usage or 22 hours of YouTube. However, unlike the Phone 1, the Phone 2 Pro does come with a 33W fast charger in the box .
Software-wise, it’s running Nothing OS 3.2 based on Android 15. Nothing has bumped the software support as well, so it’s promised three years of major Android updates and an additional three years of security patches.
Connectivity-wise, there’s support for Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, and comprehensive 5G and 4G bands. There’s an in-display optical fingerprint scanner and the phone has dual SIM support. Unfortunately, there’s still no NFC or USB 3.2 but USB 2.0.
CMF Buds 2, Buds 2a, and Buds 2 Plus
In the event, Nothing also announced three new truly-wireless earbuds — The Buds 2, Buds 2a, and the Buds 2 Plus. Nothing says the Buds 2a are entry level TWS earbuds, while the Buds 2 are mid-range. The Buds 2 Plus sits slightly below the Buds Pro 2 which launched last year. The Buds 2A, Buds 2, and Buds 2 Plus cost €29, €39, and €49
Pricing and Availability
The CMF Phone 2 Pro comes in two storage variants — 8 GB + 128 GB and 8 GB + 256 GB. There are four colors on offer — White, Black, Orange, and Light Green. The base variant starts at €259 and the 256 GB variant will set you €289 .
The phone will also be available in India starting at Rs 18,999, but will sell for Rs 17,999 while the offer lasts. The phone is available for pre-orders starting today and will start shipping from May 5 .
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Very recently, the CMF Phone 1 slid into the market in style, thanks to its back panel customizations. While the phone officially landed in the Black, Blue (India-Exclusive), Light Green, and Orange colors, I couldn’t help but think about the infinite possibilities that this back panel change presented. Now, Nothing has publicly released the CAD renders for the phone’s panel, making this Build-A-Phone project all too real, and I’m stoked!
Rob Godwin, Nothing’s Community Manager, took to the official community forum to go public with the CMF Phone 1’s documentation . Right off the bat, he clears that,
Replaceable back covers, accessories, standard screw types – CMF Phone 1 is an awesome creative platform for designers, makers, 3D printers and more.
Get STL Files for CMF Phone 1’s Back Cover
We see in-depth documentation of the CMF Phone 1, detailing the physical dimensions of the CMF Phone 1 itself. In addition, we also get to see the renders for the screws and accessory point (modular dial), basic rear case and screw placements. Check out the list of all CMF Phone 1 accessories .
For all you 3D printing enthusiasts out there, Nothing also released a .stl file of the rear panel for you to play around with. Nothing is really covering all the bases with this one, and that’s great.
You can download the CMF Phone 1 Back cover stl file here.
Rob also states how this render can be 3D printed as is, thanks to the findings of some early testers. He also banks on the fact that “we’ll see some optimized files for printing emerge very soon.”
X and Nothing Community hasn’t been quiet ever since, and I’m constantly seeing these cool new design ideas pop up in every corner. For starters, the Poke nerd in me loved the Pokemon trading card holder case that one of the Nothing Community Moderators came up with:
Then, we see Ali Fakhrudding take to X to reveal the cool creativity-on-the-go idea of having an E-Ink display at the back of the phone.
Fakhruddin is also the mastermind behind the Nothing-inspired dialer that took the internet by storm a while ago.
These ideas just don’t stop coming, and we see Rob shower a couple of ideas himself, stating,
An ergonomic camera grip? A card wallet? An embossed rear cover? A lens attachment? – you’re only limited by your imagination!
Making Phones Interesting Again
All this instantly took me back to those days when interchangeable back panels were a common characteristic feature of phones. The OG Moto E would be a great example, which brought nine changeable panels along with it. Then comes the OnePlus 2’s StyleSwap , the Moto Z’s Style Shells , and who knows how many more such forgotten customizable masterpieces.
While the CMF Phone 1 may not be an extraordinary device, software-wise, it certainly brings back the excitement of budget smartphones. Most importantly, this will push brands to take customization seriously and bring back interchangeable panels . I’m so hoping and rooting for that.
With ideas already flooding in from every corner of the world, I hope we soon see an exciting third-party ecosystem develop around the CMF Phone 1, making it all the more an interesting fashionista in the budget world.
Sagnik is a tech aficionado who can never say “no” to dipping his toes into unknown waters of tech or reviewing the latest gadgets. He is also a hardcore gamer, having played everything from Snake Xenzia to Dead Space Remake.
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