CMF Phone 2 Pro: NFC, triple cameras, interchangeable lenses – Priced at RM1,199
CMF by Nothing has just launched the CMF Phone 2 Pro, the brand’s second smartphone in their portfolio after the CMF Phone 1. If you’re wondering, CMF did not mention anything about a CMF Phone 2, and so the existence of a non-Pro base model is still up in the air.
Turning our focus back to the CMF Phone 2 Pro, the new reiteration maintains the modular concept of the CMF Phone 1 that allows for interchangeable back panels. This includes a universal cover that serves as a magnetic adapter for accessories.
Akis Evangelidis, the co-founder of Nothing, said during his keynote, “CMF Phone 2 Pro maintains the modular design with the range of accessories that are either screwed directly onto the phone, or attached [via] the new universal cover.”
On that note, an interesting addition to the range of CMF Phone-compatible accessories includes interchangeable macro and fisheye lenses that can be attached to modify the built-in camera. Other than that, there’s also a new cardholder which doubles as a stand, and a lanyard – all of which are sold separately.
It’s also worth mentioning that CMF has successfully reduced the thickness of the Phone 2 Pro to just 7.8mm, a sizable difference from the 8.2mm heft of the Phone 1.
Following that, there are a few notable upgrades in hardware. One of them being the new 6.77″ display which now utilizes a Flexible AMOLED panel instead of last year’s rigid AMOLED type. According to CMF, this allows for a few improvements, including symmetrical bezels and enhanced durability. The CMF Phone 2 Pro offers FHD+ resolution (1080×2392) and 3,000nits peak brightness.
For photography, the CMF Phone 2 Pro sports a triple camera setup headlined by a 50MP main sensor backed by a 1/1.57″ sensor. This is a similar make-up to the Nothing Phone (3a), however, the CMF model does not have OIS support, relying only on EIS. Flanking the main sensor is a 50MP telephoto with 2x optical zoom, as well as an 8MP ultra-wide. At the front is a 16MP front shooter.
Meanwhile, powering the phone is the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 chip which allows for 5G connectivity. The CMF Phone 2 Pro now includes NFC, effectively addressing a key shortcoming of its predecessor. As for the battery, it retains a 5,000mAh capacity with support for 33W wired charging.
Since both Nothing and CMF phones are rooted in the same Nothing OS ecosystem, the CMF Phone 2 Pro does have the new Essential Key that grants direct access to Essential Space.
The CMF Phone 2 Pro ships with Android 15 out of the box, and CMF has promised 3 years of Android updates and 6 years of security updates for the device.
CMF Phone 2 Pro price in Malaysia
The CMF Phone 2 Pro is available in three colours: Orange, White, and Black. In Malaysia, the CMF Phone 2 Pro comes in a single 8GB/256GB variant which will retail at RM1,199.
Pre-orders for the phone begins on 29 April at Nothing’s official online platforms, including Nothing.tech, Lazada Nothing Flagship Store, Shopee Nothing Official Store, and Nothing Malaysia TikTok Shop.
The phone will hit the shelves starting 6 May 2025.
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