Nothing CMF Phone 2 Leaks Online, Showcasing A 3-Lens Camera Layout And Compact Design

We’re just halfway into March, and we’ve gotten more smartphones than anyone can count! It started with the iPhone 16E launching, followed by all of Mobile World Congress, the debut of Nothing’s 3a and 3a Pro phones, and now while we were patiently waiting for Google’s Pixel 9a to drop, someone on Reddit lifted the covers on Nothing’s CMF Phone 2. Set to launch later this year, the Phone 2 follows last year’s CMF Phone 1 – a stripped-down, budget version of Nothing’s tech offerings without the transparent design, but with a unique modular backplate designed for third-party accessories.

It seems like the trend continues with the CMF Phone 2, featuring the same removable backplate and the knob at the bottom to affix accessories – but the biggest detail remains the inclusion of a third camera lens, located right near the two main cameras. Details on the camera capabilities remain unclear at this point, but Reddit (where this photo first made its appearance) users are loving another understated design element too – its compact size. Although we don’t know the exact dimensions, it looks like the phone’s display measures approximately 5.3 to 5.5 inches in size, putting it in iPhone Mini territory. This should be incredible news for people on the market for a small phone!

The CMF Phone 2 is expected to be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chipset, though this remains unconfirmed. If true, it would mark a shift from the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 used in the CMF Phone 1. This chipset is the same as the one in the Nothing Phone (3a), raising questions about how CMF will differentiate its offering. Based on the recently listed BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) certification, we have confirmation of Nothing listing the new CMF phone with the model number A001, which is notably different from its predecessor’s A015 model number, further fueling speculation that this is an entirely new device rather than a minor refresh.

Leaks also suggest the phone could launch in a blue color variant, following a trend seen with the CMF Phone 1. While specific details on display quality, camera hardware, and battery capacity are yet to surface, it is likely that CMF will retain a budget-friendly approach while refining the hardware. Pricing also remains unknown, but considering the CMF Phone 1 launched at ₹15,999 Indian rupees ($184 USD) expectations are that its successor will land in a similar range. With an April launch hinted at by a Nothing designer, more concrete details should emerge soon.

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