CMF by Nothing unveils the CMF Phone 2 Pro

Since its launch in September 2023, CMF, a sub-brand of Nothing, has been making great design accessible to the masses with their growing range of devices that are both beautiful and practical. Image courtesy of Nothing.
Image courtesy of Nothing.
Following their extensive releases in 2024 including the launch of the first-generation CMF Phone 1, the brand is looking to disrupt the market with their all-new CMF Phone 2 Pro, offering an alternative option to those who seek a differentiated approach to life and tech without having to conform.
Dubbed the ultimate daily smartphone, the CMF Phone 2 Pro features a wonderfully bright display and a pro-level four-camera system that is primed to help you capture life's moments with a joyful, refined design. Image courtesy of Nothing.
As the slimmest and lightest smartphone ever designed by Nothing, the CMF Phone 2 Pro weighs just 185g and 7.8mm thin, making it nearly weightless and 5% thinner than its predecessor. It comes in an elegant body with an aluminium camera surround that has evolved from the first-generation design, and features stainless steel screws to offer that authentic Nothing feel.
Made with the largest display to date in the CMF range, the CMF Phone 2 Pro is built with a 6.77-inch FHD+ flexible AMOLED display that delivers nearly 1 billion more colours than the CMF Phone 1, taking colouration and vibrancy up a level with enhanced brightness.
Powered by the newly upgraded MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro 5G processor, this device will be able to handle heavy demands, thanks to its 8-core CPU which clocks in speeds of up to 2.5 GHz. Co-engineered with the state-of-the-art TSMC 4 nm process technology, you'll be able to get game-changing power efficiency alongside 10% quicker processing and a 5% improvement in graphics. Image courtesy of Nothing.
The CMF Phone 2 Pro features an advanced four-camera system that comes with a 50MP main camera with the largest sensor size in its class to capture 64% more light than the CMF Phone 1, an 8MP ultra-wide camera for an expansive field of view, and a 16MP front camera for sharp selfies.
These, are in addition to the powerful telephoto lens that uses 6 stacked lenses to give you the ability to digitally zoom 20x while taking a photo — making it the only smartphone with a telephoto sensor in this segment.
Together with a 5,000 mAh battery, you'll be able to power through two days of use on a single full charge, uninterrupted.

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