In 2024, Nothing delivered its first budget smartphone – the CMF Phone (1) – with a unique take on colour, material, and finish. This time around, Nothing is gearing up for the launch of the CMF Phone (2) Pro and the “Pro” moniker in the nomenclature reflects that the second smartphone from Nothing’s sub-brand will deliver quite a few pro-grade upgrades.
The brand has already started teasing some of these ahead of tomorrow’s launch.
Here is everything we know so far about Nothing’s CMF Phone (2) Pro, scheduled to launch on April 28.
A candy-orange looking phone
Just like its predecessor, the CMF Phone (2) Pro will be available in multiple shades, with the standout being an eye-catching orange variant. Unlike the previous iteration, the upcoming entrant will have a dual-tone finish. Going by the official renders, the CMF Phone (2) Pro looks like a more polished device while retaining features like a modular build with visible screws, the ability to attach various accessories, and an upgraded camera unit.
Render of the CMF Phone 2 Pro. (Image credit: Nothing)
The smartphone is likely to include a 6.7-inch 120Hz FHD+ resolution screen with an optical in-display fingerprint sensor. It is expected to be a flat panel with narrow and uniform bezels, protected by some form of tempered glass.
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Just like the recently introduced Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro, the CMF Phone (2) Pro is confirmed to include an additional physical button, which can perform tasks like capturing pictures, recording the screen or audio, with its functionality customisable as needed.
A proper triple-camera setup, powered by MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro
Unlike most phones in this class, which often include a namesake triple-camera setup consisting of low-resolution depth and macro lenses, the CMF Phone (2) Pro has been confirmed to feature a proper triple-camera setup. It will be headed by a 50 MP primary sensor (1/1.57-inch), a 50 MP telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom, and an 8 MP ultra-wide angle lens.
Considering the capabilities of the chip and camera sensors, the CMF Phone (2) Pro should be able to capture up to 4K resolution videos, at least on some of these cameras. We also expect a good selfie camera on the Phone (2) Pro.
The new smartphone sports the characteristic bold design and colour scheme of CMF. (Image/CMF)
The MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro on the CMF Phone (2) Pro will enable improved performance. Nothing claims that the phone can offer 120fps gameplay on India’s most popular battle royale game, BGMI, along with support for a 1000Hz touch sampling rate. The base variant of the CMF Phone (2) Pro is likely to offer at least 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage.
Android 15, Nothing OS 3, and some AI
The CMF Phone (2) Pro will ship with Android 15 based Nothing OS 3, and the device will feature some AI experiences, including Nothing’s exclusive “Space”. It is also expected to be free of third-party apps and bloatware.
Nothing’s first phone to include a charger and case in the box
The packaging of Nothing phones has traditionally been minimalist. However, the company is changing things this time and has confirmed that the CMF Phone (2) Pro’s retail box will include a charger and a case, possibly alongside a USB-C cable and a SIM ejector pin.
The phone is expected to include at least a 5,000 mAh battery with support for up to 45W fast charging.
Expected to cost under Rs 20,000
Considering the price of the CMF Phone (1) and the Nothing Phone (3a), even with all these upgrades, the device is expected to be priced well under Rs 20,000, making it one of the most unique budget smartphones of the year. While it is likely to cost a bit more than the CMF Phone (1), it will be much cheaper than the Nothing Phone (3a), and the device will be available exclusively on Flipkart in India.