This $249 phone features four cameras with a dedicated telephoto lens

Image: Nothing British tech brand Nothing only recently announced the Phone 3a and 3a Pro, but it is already back again. This time, it's releasing the CMF Phone 2 Pro. Nothing launched its CMF sub-brand less than a year ago, so this offering marks the start of year two for the new brand. The Phone 2 Pro packs some impressive specs for its affordable price, making it stand out from other phones in this price range. The camera array on the CMF Phone 2 Pro is very similar to the more expensive Nothing Phone 3a. Image: Nothing The CMF Phone 2 Pro's camera array looks very similar to the Nothing Phone 3a, which was already very excellent for its price. The new CMF phone is even more affordable, and seeing these specs on a sub $300 phone is exciting. Most impressive is that the CMF Phone 2 Pro features a dedicated telephoto camera. That's essentially unheard of at this price range, and it's a 50MP telephoto camera to boot. The 50MP main camera with its Type 1/1.57 (8.16 x 6.12mm) sensor is the exact same as the one used in the Nothing Phone 3a. However, wide-angle fans may be a little disappointed, as that seems to be far less considered here. The Phone 2 Pro features a dedicated ultra-wide with a 15mm equivalent focal length, though it's only 8MP. There's also a 16MP selfie camera. There are two detachable lenses for the CMF Phone 2 Pro, along with other accessories. Image: Nothing Another unique photo-related feature of the CMF Phone 2 Pro is the option to use detachable lenses. The company announced two options: a fisheye and a macro lens. While there are accessory companies making detachable smartphone lenses, we don't often see those provided by the phone maker itself. These are a separate purchase, with each lens priced at €35/£35 (it isn't clear if the lenses will be available in the US, as no US pricing was provided). The CMF Phone 2 Pro uses Nothing's TrueLens Engine 3 for imaging processing. Nothing said that this algorithm has been optimized over 1000 scenarios to provide enhanced image quality and true-to-life results, no matter the situation. The phone also offers camera presets, so you can quickly switch settings without navigating deep menus. Beyond the camera, there are some additional standout features with the CMF Phone 2 Pro. The team behind Nothing launched CMF because they felt things had grown boring, lazy and predictable in the mid-range market and wanted to shake things up. The CMF Phone 1 was a highly customizable phone that encouraged people to make it their own, which was unique. The CMF Phone 2 Pro continues that tradition. Image: Nothing The CMF Phone 2 Pro retains the modular design of the Phone 1. It allows you to screw on accessories or use the magnetic universal cover for attaching accessories like a phone stand or wallet. It also released the CAD file of the universal cover last week, so the community can create their own 3D-printed designs for the device. The keynote presentation for the Phone 2 Pro showed off a range of creative Phone 1 cases, including some with Lego backs, so there are many opportunities to customize the case. The CMF Phone 2 Pro comes in four colors. Image: Nothing The CMF Phone 2 Pro is available for pre-order now and will be available for purchase on May 6 in two configurations: 8GB/128GB and 8GB/256GB. It is priced at €259/£219 and €289/£249, respectively. In the US, only the larger storage version is available under the company's Beta program for $249. Press release: CMF by Nothing Launches CMF Phone 2 Pro, Buds 2, Buds 2 Plus and Buds 2a Nothing’s sub-brand unveils its second-generation smartphone alongside a trio of earbuds London, UK - April 28, 2025 – CMF, the sub-brand of London-based technology company Nothing, has today announced four new products - CMF Phone 2 Pro, Buds 2, Buds 2 Plus and Buds 2a. CMF Phone 2 Pro With segment-leading performance, a pro-level four-camera system, a wonderfully bright display, and a premium design, CMF Phone 2 Pro is the ultimate daily smartphone. Unique, powerful and fun, CMF Phone 2 Pro is primed for capturing life's moments with a joyful, forward-looking beat and refined design. The slimmest and lightest smartphone Nothing has ever designed. At 7.8 mm, weighing just 185 g, CMF Phone 2 Pro is nearly weightless - 5% thinner than CMF Phone 1. It comes in an elegant body with an aluminum camera surround – evolved from the first-generation design – and features stainless steel screws for an authentic Nothing feel that unveils the craft behind it. Plus, increased water durability with IP54 - CMF Phone 1 was IP52. CMF Phone 2 Pro comes in four colours: White, Black, Orange and Light Green. Black and Light Green are crafted with a glass-like back that mimics a frosted glass texture and is bordered with a metallic frame. Refined and minimalist, White is worked with a panelled sandstone finish at the back with an authentic feel and haptics. Orange has a metallic she

Apr 28, 2025 - 16:35

This $249 phone features four cameras with a dedicated telephoto lens

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Image: Nothing

British tech brand Nothing only recently announced the Phone 3a and 3a Pro, but it is already back again. This time, it's releasing the CMF Phone 2 Pro. Nothing launched its CMF sub-brand less than a year ago, so this offering marks the start of year two for the new brand. The Phone 2 Pro packs some impressive specs for its affordable price, making it stand out from other phones in this price range.

The camera array on the CMF Phone 2 Pro is very similar to the more expensive Nothing Phone 3a.

Image: Nothing

The CMF Phone 2 Pro's camera array looks very similar to the Nothing Phone 3a, which was already very excellent for its price. The new CMF phone is even more affordable, and seeing these specs on a sub $300 phone is exciting. Most impressive is that the CMF Phone 2 Pro features a dedicated telephoto camera. That's essentially unheard of at this price range, and it's a 50MP telephoto camera to boot.

The 50MP main camera with its Type 1/1.57 (8.16 x 6.12mm) sensor is the exact same as the one used in the Nothing Phone 3a. However, wide-angle fans may be a little disappointed, as that seems to be far less considered here. The Phone 2 Pro features a dedicated ultra-wide with a 15mm equivalent focal length, though it's only 8MP. There's also a 16MP selfie camera.

CMF phone 2 pro with all Accessories white background

There are two detachable lenses for the CMF Phone 2 Pro, along with other accessories.

Image: Nothing

Another unique photo-related feature of the CMF Phone 2 Pro is the option to use detachable lenses. The company announced two options: a fisheye and a macro lens. While there are accessory companies making detachable smartphone lenses, we don't often see those provided by the phone maker itself. These are a separate purchase, with each lens priced at €35/£35 (it isn't clear if the lenses will be available in the US, as no US pricing was provided).

The CMF Phone 2 Pro uses Nothing's TrueLens Engine 3 for imaging processing. Nothing said that this algorithm has been optimized over 1000 scenarios to provide enhanced image quality and true-to-life results, no matter the situation. The phone also offers camera presets, so you can quickly switch settings without navigating deep menus.

Beyond the camera, there are some additional standout features with the CMF Phone 2 Pro. The team behind Nothing launched CMF because they felt things had grown boring, lazy and predictable in the mid-range market and wanted to shake things up. The CMF Phone 1 was a highly customizable phone that encouraged people to make it their own, which was unique. The CMF Phone 2 Pro continues that tradition.

CMF Phone Card and Stand Combo on white background

Image: Nothing

The CMF Phone 2 Pro retains the modular design of the Phone 1. It allows you to screw on accessories or use the magnetic universal cover for attaching accessories like a phone stand or wallet. It also released the CAD file of the universal cover last week, so the community can create their own 3D-printed designs for the device. The keynote presentation for the Phone 2 Pro showed off a range of creative Phone 1 cases, including some with Lego backs, so there are many opportunities to customize the case.

cmf phone 2 pro four colors on white background

The CMF Phone 2 Pro comes in four colors.

Image: Nothing

The CMF Phone 2 Pro is available for pre-order now and will be available for purchase on May 6 in two configurations: 8GB/128GB and 8GB/256GB. It is priced at €259/£219 and €289/£249, respectively. In the US, only the larger storage version is available under the company's Beta program for $249.

Press release:

CMF by Nothing Launches CMF Phone 2 Pro, Buds 2, Buds 2 Plus and Buds 2a

Nothing’s sub-brand unveils its second-generation smartphone alongside a trio of earbuds

London, UK - April 28, 2025 – CMF, the sub-brand of London-based technology company Nothing, has today announced four new products - CMF Phone 2 Pro, Buds 2, Buds 2 Plus and Buds 2a.

CMF Phone 2 Pro

With segment-leading performance, a pro-level four-camera system, a wonderfully bright display, and a premium design, CMF Phone 2 Pro is the ultimate daily smartphone. Unique, powerful and fun, CMF Phone 2 Pro is primed for capturing life's moments with a joyful, forward-looking beat and refined design.

The slimmest and lightest smartphone Nothing has ever designed. At 7.8 mm, weighing just 185 g, CMF Phone 2 Pro is nearly weightless - 5% thinner than CMF Phone 1. It comes in an elegant body with an aluminum camera surround – evolved from the first-generation design – and features stainless steel screws for an authentic Nothing feel that unveils the craft behind it. Plus, increased water durability with IP54 - CMF Phone 1 was IP52.

CMF Phone 2 Pro comes in four colours: White, Black, Orange and Light Green. Black and Light Green are crafted with a glass-like back that mimics a frosted glass texture and is bordered with a metallic frame. Refined and minimalist, White is worked with a panelled sandstone finish at the back with an authentic feel and haptics. Orange has a metallic sheen and is the boldest option of all. When designing, we’ve taken care to lend the different iterations a more sophisticated quality, in a considered step up from
CMF Phone 1.

CMF Phone 2 Pro features an advanced four-camera system, complete with a 50 MP main camera with the largest sensor size in its class and capturing 64% more light than CMF Phone 1. For faraway scenes, the powerful telephoto lens uses 6 stacked lenses to digitally zoom onto your subject 20x - the only smartphone with telephoto sensor in this segment. To wrap it up, the 8 MP ultra-wide camera provides an expansive field of view, perfect for everything from landscapes to skylines, while the 16 MP front camera is ready to snap your sharpest selfies.

Now in its 6th generation, the newly upgraded MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro 5G processor packs an 8-core CPU that clocks in speeds of up to 2.5 GHz – ready to live up to the demands of heavy multi-taskers. For cutting-edge performance, with 10% quicker processing and a 5% improvement in graphics when compared to CMF Phone 1. Co-engineered with the state-of-the-art TSMC 4 nm process technology for game-changing power efficiency.

With a 5000 mAh battery that lasts nearly one hour longer than Phone 1, CMF Phone 2 Pro effortlessly powers through two days of use on a single full charge.

Wonderfully bright, highly responsive and the largest display to date in the CMF range and best-in-class in its category. Featuring a 6.77" FHD+ flexible AMOLED display that delivers a stunning 1.07 billion hues – nearly 1 billion more colours than CMF Phone 1. HDR photography takes colouration and vibrancy up a level, while Ultra HDR captures enhance the brightness of highlights by 6 to 8 times, increasing peak brightness to 3000 nits – a 50% higher peak brightness than that of CMF Phone 1.

Switch seamlessly between to-do’s and fun with a 1000 Hz touch sampling rate – a 316% uptake compared CMF Phone 1 – and a 120 Hz Adaptive refresh rate CMF Phone 2 Pro retains modularity with three new accessories including Universal Cover, Interchangeable Lenses (Fisheye and Macro), and Wallet/Stand. A key upgrade from CMF Phone 1, is that the second-generation smartphone supports contactless payments with NFC.

CMF Audio

The CMF Buds 2025 lineup ranges across multiple price points making it accessible to all. From everyday audio needs to immersive sessions and personalised sound, there is a pair of CMF Buds for every need and music profile. Each model balances performance, design, and gives users more control over their listening experience.

CMF Buds 2

Buds 2 is a versatile companion for the everyday, balancing sound, comfort and smart features. Complete with Dirac OpteoTM tuning, 48dB hybrid ANC and Spatial Audio Effect, it refines the listening experience, bringing clearer, more dynamic sound.
CMF Buds 2 Plus Buds 2 Plus is built for those who demand more, delivering a next-level audio experience. It’s equipped with Hi-Res LDAC, hearing compensation and full EQ customisation for a rich, balanced sound tailored to your unique hearing profile.

CMF Buds 2a

Buds 2a is the go-to entry-level option, here to deliver clear sound to all. Encased in a lightweight design, it provides essential, high-quality audio with 42dB ANC, a 12.4 mm bio-fibre driver and deep bass for all-day listening.

All products will be available to purchase from nothing.tech and retail partners. Pre-orders open today, April 28, with open sales commencing on May 6.

Pricing and Availability

CMF Phone 2 Pro is available in two models:

8 + 128GB - £219 / ₹18,999 / €249
8 + 256GB - £249 / ₹20,999 / €279 / $279 (only available in the US via the Beta Program)

CMF Phone 2 Pro accessories:

Universal Cover - £25 / €25 / ₹999
Interchangeable Lenses (Fisheye and Macro) - £35 / €35 / ₹999
Wallet/Stand - £35 / €35 / ₹999
Bundle 1 - Cover + Wallet/Stand or Lenses - £45 / €45
Bundle 2 - Cover + Wallet/Stand + Lenses - £65 / €65

CMF Buds 2 - £39 / ₹2,699 / €49 / $59

CMF Buds 2 Plus - £49 / ₹3,299 / €59 / $69

CMF Buds 2a - £29 / ₹2,199 / €39 / $49

All products will be available to purchase from nothing.tech and retail partners. Pre-orders open today, April 28, with open sales commencing on May 6.