The CMF Phone 2 Pro is the latest offering from CMF, a sub-brand of Nothing, and it has quickly caught attention in the budget smartphone segment. Designed with the youth and creative users in mind, the phone features a modular design, a bold color palette, and solid performance—all at an affordable price. This review explores every aspect of the device in detail, from its design and display to performance, battery life, camera, and software experience.
One of the most impressive aspects of the CMF Phone 2 Pro is its design. The phone offers a fresh look that stands out from the usual budget smartphones. It features a modular design approach with visible screws and a circular accessory connector on the back. This connector allows users to attach extra accessories like a wallet stand, camera lenses, or protective covers.
The color options are bold and youthful, including Orange, Black, White, and Light Green. The matte finish and playful hues give the phone a unique, premium feel even though the body is made of plastic. It feels solid and well-built in hand. With dimensions of 164 x 78 x 7.8 mm and a weight of 185 grams, the phone is slim and lightweight, making it easy to carry around.
Additionally, it comes with an IP54 rating, making it resistant to dust and light splashes of water. The front is protected by Panda Glass, which helps reduce scratches from everyday use.
The CMF Phone 2 Pro sports a 6.77-inch AMOLED screen with a Full HD+ resolution (1080 x 2392 pixels). The display supports a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, offering a smooth scrolling and gaming experience. HDR10+ support means videos on OTT platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime look vibrant.
The brightness levels peak at 3,000 nits, which makes it easy to view the screen under direct sunlight. This is especially helpful for outdoor use. The display also has a 10-bit color depth and a 1000Hz touch sampling rate, which means the screen is very responsive and capable of showing over a billion colors with accuracy.
Powering the phone is the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro chipset. Built on a 4nm architecture, this processor ensures energy efficiency and reliable performance. The phone comes with 8GB RAM and two storage options—128GB and 256 GB. Storage is also expandable via a microSD card up to 2TB, which is a big plus for users who need extra space.
Performance tests show that the CMF Phone 2 Pro scores around 688,000 on AnTuTu benchmarks, and around 1,000 (single-core) and 2,870 (multi-core) on Geekbench. These numbers indicate that the phone handles daily tasks like web browsing, social media, video playback, and light gaming with ease.
However, this may not be the best phone for serious gamers. While it can run popular titles like Call of Duty: Mobile or Asphalt 9, users might experience frame drops on high settings. One small drawback is the presence of only a mono speaker instead of stereo speakers, which affects sound quality during media consumption.
The CMF Phone 2 Pro features a triple-camera setup. It includes a 50MP main sensor, a 50MP telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom, and an 8MP ultra-wide camera.
In daylight, the photos come out clear and colorful. The main sensor captures plenty of detail, and the telephoto lens delivers nice portrait shots with good background separation. The ultra-wide lens is useful for landscape photography and group shots.
In low-light conditions, the phone’s performance drops slightly. Images may show some noise, and sharpness is reduced. However, for a phone at this price point, the night shots are acceptable.
Another standout feature is its support for modular camera lenses. Users can attach fisheye or macro lenses using the accessory connector. This flexibility is ideal for photography enthusiasts who want to experiment with creative effects.
Battery performance is another strong point. The CMF Phone 2 Pro comes with a 5,000mAh battery, which easily lasts a full day with average usage. In practical usage tests, the phone consumes only about 5% battery during 30 minutes of HD video streaming and around 7% while using Google Maps for one hour.
The device supports 33W fast charging. It takes approximately 70 to 75 minutes to fully charge from 0 to 100%, which is quite efficient for a mid-range device. There is no support for wireless charging, but that is not expected at this price point.
The phone runs on Nothing OS 3.2, which is based on Android 15. The software is clean and minimal, with no unnecessary apps or advertisements. This leads to a smoother and more enjoyable experience.
A useful addition is the "Essential Key," a button that opens a feature called "Essential Space." This area allows users to quickly save important notes, voice recordings, and screenshots.
CMF promises three major Android updates and six years of security patches. This means the device will stay updated for a long time, which is rare in budget smartphones.
In India, the CMF Phone 2 Pro is priced at ₹18,999 for the base variant with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. The 256GB variant is slightly more expensive. Additional discounts and offers are available on some online platforms and credit card purchases.
Considering its design, display, software, and performance, the phone offers excellent value for money. The modular features, especially, are something not seen in this price range.
The CMF Phone 2 Pro brings a refreshing change to the budget smartphone category. Its standout design, bold colors, modular accessories, vibrant display, and clean software experience make it an ideal choice for young users, creators, and design-conscious buyers.
While it may not be the best pick for heavy gamers or those needing top-notch camera performance at night, it handles almost everything else with ease. Overall, it’s a well-rounded phone that offers both style and substance at an affordable price point.