Nothing's new budget phone has a telephoto lens and a modular camera system

[ad_1] <img class="e_jg" decoding="async" loading="eager" sizes="(min-width: 64rem) 51.25rem, 80vw" title="CMF Phone 2 Pro Back of phone shown in hand" srcset="https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/CMF-Phone-2-Pro-Back-of-phone-shown-in-hand.jpg 1920w, https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/CMF-Phone-2-Pro-Back-of-phone-shown-in-hand-64w-36h.jpg 64w, https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/CMF-Phone-2-Pro-Back-of-phone-shown-in-hand-1000w-561h.jpg 1000w, https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/CMF-Phone-2-Pro-Back-of-phone-shown-in-hand-1536w-862h.jpg 1536w, https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/CMF-Phone-2-Pro-Back-of-phone-shown-in-hand-675w-379h.jpg 675w, https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/CMF-Phone-2-Pro-Back-of-phone-shown-in-hand-1280w-720h.jpg 1280w, https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/CMF-Phone-2-Pro-Back-of-phone-shown-in-hand-840w-472h.jpg 840w" alt="CMF Phone 2 Pro Back of phone shown in hand" src="https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/CMF-Phone-2-Pro-Back-of-phone-shown-in-hand.jpg"/> C. Scott Brown / Android Authority

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Nothing’s sub-brand CMF simply launched the CMF Cellphone 2 Professional. As with final 12 months’s CMF Cellphone 1, this very colourful cellphone packs in loads of options for an absurdly low worth. In the meantime, three new units of CMF earbuds are additionally launching right this moment.

Final summer time, Nothing launched a cellphone in its sub-brand referred to as the CMF Cellphone 1. Touchdown at simply $240, the cellphone packed a good set of specs and a compelling design, serving to to make it a sleeper hit for the 12 months. Right this moment, Nothing is launching a brand new CMF cellphone that ups the ante on specs whereas solely nominally rising the value. That cellphone is named the CMF Cellphone 2 Professional (click on the hyperlink for our full evaluate).

As well as, we're additionally seeing a whopping three units of latest CMF true wi-fi earbuds, all at varied worth factors. Let’s dive into what the cellphone gives first!

CMF Cellphone 2 Professional

<img class="e_jg" decoding="async" loading="lazy" sizes="(min-width: 64rem) 51.25rem, 80vw" title="CMF Phone 2 Pro Back of phone in Light Green colorway" srcset="https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/CMF-Phone-2-Pro-Back-of-phone-in-Light-Green-colorway.jpg 1920w, https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/CMF-Phone-2-Pro-Back-of-phone-in-Light-Green-colorway-64w-36h.jpg 64w, https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/CMF-Phone-2-Pro-Back-of-phone-in-Light-Green-colorway-1000w-561h.jpg 1000w, https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/CMF-Phone-2-Pro-Back-of-phone-in-Light-Green-colorway-1536w-862h.jpg 1536w, https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/CMF-Phone-2-Pro-Back-of-phone-in-Light-Green-colorway-675w-379h.jpg 675w, https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/CMF-Phone-2-Pro-Back-of-phone-in-Light-Green-colorway-1280w-720h.jpg 1280w, https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/CMF-Phone-2-Pro-Back-of-phone-in-Light-Green-colorway-840w-472h.jpg 840w" alt="CMF Phone 2 Pro Back of phone in Light Green colorway" src="https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/CMF-Phone-2-Pro-Back-of-phone-in-Light-Green-colorway.jpg"/> C. Scott Brown / Android Authority

We all know what you’re pondering: Why is there a “Professional” label within the title of this cellphone? Like with the Nothing Cellphone 3a Professional launched earlier this 12 months, the “Professional” is a reference to the digicam system on the again, which has acquired a major overhaul in comparison with the CMF Cellphone 1. Most notably, it abandons the semi-useless depth sensor of the CMF Cellphone 1 and brings in each an 8MP ultrawide and a 50MP telephoto lens. That final bit is notable, as that is now the one cellphone from a serious producer with a telephoto lens on this worth class.

For the sake of comparability, this digicam setup is remarkably much like what you’ll discover on the Nothing Cellphone 3a. The one distinction is that the telephoto lens isn't fairly pretty much as good because the one on the Cellphone 3a. The 50MP major digicam and the ultrawide are in any other case the identical, although. On the entrance, you’ll discover a 16MP selfie digicam that could be a tiny improve over the one within the CMF Cellphone 1 (however inferior to the 32MP shooter within the Cellphone 3a).

<img class="e_jg" decoding="async" loading="lazy" sizes="(min-width: 64rem) 51.25rem, 80vw" title="CMF Phone 2 Pro Three Rear Cameras" srcset="https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/CMF-Phone-2-Pro-Three-Rear-Cameras.jpg 1920w, https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/CMF-Phone-2-Pro-Three-Rear-Cameras-64w-36h.jpg 64w, https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/CMF-Phone-2-Pro-Three-Rear-Cameras-1000w-561h.jpg 1000w, https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/CMF-Phone-2-Pro-Three-Rear-Cameras-1536w-862h.jpg 1536w, https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/CMF-Phone-2-Pro-Three-Rear-Cameras-675w-379h.jpg 675w, https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/CMF-Phone-2-Pro-Three-Rear-Cameras-1280w-720h.jpg 1280w, https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/CMF-Phone-2-Pro-Three-Rear-Cameras-840w-472h.jpg 840w" alt="CMF Phone 2 Pro Three Rear Cameras" src="https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/CMF-Phone-2-Pro-Three-Rear-Cameras.jpg"/> C. Scott Brown / Android Authority

To sum this all up, the CMF Cellphone 2 Professional has a significantly better digicam system than the CMF Cellphone 1 and plenty of crossover with the Nothing Cellphone 3a, making it the brand new very best entry level to the Nothing world.

You’d assume I’d be accomplished speaking about cameras now, however wait…there’s extra! Nothing is providing a modular digicam system with the CMF Cellphone 2 Professional. Like with final 12 months’s mannequin, there are screws on the again of the cellphone that may be eliminated utilizing a small flat-head screwdriver (no, there isn’t one within the field with the cellphone). When you’ve eliminated the screws, although, you possibly can connect a again cowl (offered individually, and consists of the screwdriver) that helps attachable digicam lenses.

<img class="e_jg" decoding="async" loading="lazy" sizes="calc(min(calc(100vw - 1.875rem), 51.25rem) / 2)" title="CMF Phone 2 Pro with all accessories" srcset="https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/CMF-Phone-2-Pro-with-all-accessories.png 1920w, https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/CMF-Phone-2-Pro-with-all-accessories-64w-36h.png 64w, https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/CMF-Phone-2-Pro-with-all-accessories-1000w-563h.png 1000w, https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/CMF-Phone-2-Pro-with-all-accessories-1536w-864h.png 1536w, https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/CMF-Phone-2-Pro-with-all-accessories-675w-380h.png 675w, https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/CMF-Phone-2-Pro-with-all-accessories-300w-170h.png 300w, https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/CMF-Phone-2-Pro-with-all-accessories-1280w-720h.png 1280w, https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/CMF-Phone-2-Pro-with-all-accessories-840w-472h.png 840w" alt="CMF Phone 2 Pro with all accessories" src="https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/CMF-Phone-2-Pro-with-all-accessories.png"/><img class="e_jg" decoding="async" loading="lazy" sizes="calc(min(calc(100vw - 1.875rem), 51.25rem) / 2)" title="CMF Phone 2 Pro Wallet Stand Accessory" srcset="https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/CMF-Phone-2-Pro-Wallet-Stand-Accessory.jpg 1920w, https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/CMF-Phone-2-Pro-Wallet-Stand-Accessory-64w-36h.jpg 64w, https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/CMF-Phone-2-Pro-Wallet-Stand-Accessory-1000w-563h.jpg 1000w, https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/CMF-Phone-2-Pro-Wallet-Stand-Accessory-1536w-864h.jpg 1536w, https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/CMF-Phone-2-Pro-Wallet-Stand-Accessory-675w-380h.jpg 675w, https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/CMF-Phone-2-Pro-Wallet-Stand-Accessory-300w-170h.jpg 300w, https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/CMF-Phone-2-Pro-Wallet-Stand-Accessory-1280w-720h.jpg 1280w, https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/CMF-Phone-2-Pro-Wallet-Stand-Accessory-840w-472h.jpg 840w" alt="CMF Phone 2 Pro Wallet Stand Accessory" src="https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/CMF-Phone-2-Pro-Wallet-Stand-Accessory.jpg"/> Thus far, there are two lenses out there: fisheye and macro. Nevertheless, it’s attainable Nothing might introduce extra lenses sooner or later. The again cowl accent can also help a pockets/stand, as seen within the photographs above.

The kicker with that is that the quilt, lenses, and stand are solely out there straight from Nothing within the UK and Europe. Us Individuals might want to work out a solution to import them or do with out, sadly.

<img class="e_jg" decoding="async" loading="lazy" sizes="calc(min(calc(100vw - 1.875rem), 51.25rem) / 2)" title="CMF Phone 2 Pro Home Screen" srcset="https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/CMF-Phone-2-Pro-Home-Screen.jpg 1920w, https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/CMF-Phone-2-Pro-Home-Screen-64w-36h.jpg 64w, https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/CMF-Phone-2-Pro-Home-Screen-1000w-561h.jpg 1000w, https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/CMF-Phone-2-Pro-Home-Screen-1536w-862h.jpg 1536w, https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/CMF-Phone-2-Pro-Home-Screen-675w-379h.jpg 675w, https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/CMF-Phone-2-Pro-Home-Screen-840w-472h.jpg 840w" alt="CMF Phone 2 Pro Home Screen" src="https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/CMF-Phone-2-Pro-Home-Screen.jpg"/><img class="e_jg" decoding="async" loading="lazy" sizes="calc(min(calc(100vw - 1.875rem), 51.25rem) / 2)" title="CMF Phone 2 Pro About Phone Page" srcset="https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/CMF-Phone-2-Pro-About-Phone-Page.jpg 1920w, https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/CMF-Phone-2-Pro-About-Phone-Page-64w-36h.jpg 64w, https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/CMF-Phone-2-Pro-About-Phone-Page-1000w-561h.jpg 1000w, https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/CMF-Phone-2-Pro-About-Phone-Page-1536w-862h.jpg 1536w, https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/CMF-Phone-2-Pro-About-Phone-Page-675w-379h.jpg 675w, https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/CMF-Phone-2-Pro-About-Phone-Page-840w-472h.jpg 840w" alt="CMF Phone 2 Pro About Phone Page" src="https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/CMF-Phone-2-Pro-About-Phone-Page.jpg"/> Elsewhere, the CMF Cellphone 2 Professional will get a tiny improve in processing energy with the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Professional. That is ever so barely higher than the non-Professional model of the identical chip that appeared within the CMF Cellphone 1. Nothing claims it comes with “10% faster processing and a 5% enchancment in graphics when in comparison with CMF Cellphone 1,” however we’ll have to see that for ourselves after we get some testing accomplished. We don’t anticipate main enhancements.

Different modifications embrace a barely bigger show at 6.77 inches with an analogous FHD+ decision and help for a 120Hz refresh charge. Notably, the contact sampling charge additionally makes an enormous bounce right here to 1,000Hz, an enormous perk for avid gamers who prioritize that. Nothing was additionally capable of barely enhance sturdiness, incomes an official IP54 score, a nominal step up over the IP52 score of the 2024 CMF cellphone.

<img class="e_jg" decoding="async" loading="lazy" sizes="calc(min(calc(100vw - 1.875rem), 51.25rem) / 2)" title="CMF Phone 2 Pro Volume Rocker" srcset="https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/CMF-Phone-2-Pro-Volume-Rocker.jpg 1920w, https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/CMF-Phone-2-Pro-Volume-Rocker-64w-36h.jpg 64w, https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/CMF-Phone-2-Pro-Volume-Rocker-1000w-561h.jpg 1000w, https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/CMF-Phone-2-Pro-Volume-Rocker-1536w-862h.jpg 1536w, https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/CMF-Phone-2-Pro-Volume-Rocker-675w-379h.jpg 675w, https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/CMF-Phone-2-Pro-Volume-Rocker-1280w-720h.jpg 1280w, https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/CMF-Phone-2-Pro-Volume-Rocker-840w-472h.jpg 840w" alt="CMF Phone 2 Pro Volume Rocker" src="https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/CMF-Phone-2-Pro-Volume-Rocker.jpg"/><img class="e_jg" decoding="async" loading="lazy" sizes="calc(min(calc(100vw - 1.875rem), 51.25rem) / 2)" title="CMF Phone 2 Pro Power Button with Essential Key" srcset="https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/CMF-Phone-2-Pro-Power-Button-with-Essential-Key.jpg 1920w, https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/CMF-Phone-2-Pro-Power-Button-with-Essential-Key-64w-36h.jpg 64w, https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/CMF-Phone-2-Pro-Power-Button-with-Essential-Key-1000w-561h.jpg 1000w, https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/CMF-Phone-2-Pro-Power-Button-with-Essential-Key-1536w-862h.jpg 1536w, https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/CMF-Phone-2-Pro-Power-Button-with-Essential-Key-675w-379h.jpg 675w, https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/CMF-Phone-2-Pro-Power-Button-with-Essential-Key-1280w-720h.jpg 1280w, https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/CMF-Phone-2-Pro-Power-Button-with-Essential-Key-840w-472h.jpg 840w" alt="CMF Phone 2 Pro Power Button with Essential Key" src="https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/CMF-Phone-2-Pro-Power-Button-with-Essential-Key.jpg"/> We don’t see any modifications with energy this 12 months. The brand new cellphone has the identical 5,000mAh battery and prices with a cable on the identical 33W velocity. There isn't a wi-fi charging help, however that’s not anticipated with telephones within the sub-$300 vary.

Notably, the CMF Cellphone 2 Professional rectifies one of many extra important complaints about its predecessor: NFC help. The CMF Cellphone 2 Professional does have this handy chip, in order that’s nice to see.

<img class="e_jg" decoding="async" loading="lazy" sizes="(min-width: 64rem) 51.25rem, 80vw" title="Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro All Colorways" srcset="https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Nothing-CMF-Phone-2-Pro-All-Colorways.jpg 1920w, https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Nothing-CMF-Phone-2-Pro-All-Colorways-64w-36h.jpg 64w, https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Nothing-CMF-Phone-2-Pro-All-Colorways-1000w-563h.jpg 1000w, https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Nothing-CMF-Phone-2-Pro-All-Colorways-1536w-864h.jpg 1536w, https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Nothing-CMF-Phone-2-Pro-All-Colorways-675w-380h.jpg 675w, https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Nothing-CMF-Phone-2-Pro-All-Colorways-300w-170h.jpg 300w, https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Nothing-CMF-Phone-2-Pro-All-Colorways-1280w-720h.jpg 1280w, https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Nothing-CMF-Phone-2-Pro-All-Colorways-840w-472h.jpg 840w" alt="Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro All Colorways" src="https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Nothing-CMF-Phone-2-Pro-All-Colorways.jpg"/> Like final 12 months, the CMF Cellphone 2 Professional is available in many enjoyable colorways. Apparently, many of the colorways should not solely completely different in hue but in addition in design. For instance, the Black and Mild Inexperienced fashions have plastic backs that Nothing says are “glass-like,” trying to imitate a frosted glass texture. In the meantime, the White mannequin goes for a two-tone look with a sandstone end on the underside half, which ought to make old style OnePlus followers actually comfortable (Nothing’s co-founder Carl Pei can be the co-founder of OnePlus). Lastly, the Orange mannequin additionally has a two-tone again, with a metallic sheen on the underside half and a matte floor on the highest.

No matter your coloration selection, the CMF Cellphone 2 Professional with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of inner storage (expandable by as much as 2TB with a microSD card) can be out there to pre-order beginning right this moment for $279, a $40 enhance over the CMF Cellphone 1. Normal gross sales will open at Nothing.tech on Tuesday, Could 6, 2025. Should you’re within the US, do not forget that this cellphone is in Nothing’s beta program, so take a look at this web page to make certain you recognize what you’re getting your self into.

Nothing CMF Cellphone 2 Professional Nothing CMF Cellphone 2 Professional

Wonderful design and show • Cool modular options • Triple-lens digicam system

A ravishing, forward-thinking cellphone that is much better than its low worth would counsel.

With the CMF Cellphone 2 Professional, you possibly can spend below $300 and get a terrific cellphone with a telephoto lens, cool modular tips, and long-lasting software program help.

New CMF earbuds, too

<img class="e_jg" decoding="async" loading="lazy" sizes="(min-width: 64rem) 51.25rem, 80vw" title="Nothing CMF Buds 2 All Colorways" srcset="https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Nothing-CMF-Buds-2-All-Colorways.jpg 1920w, https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Nothing-CMF-Buds-2-All-Colorways-64w-36h.jpg 64w, https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Nothing-CMF-Buds-2-All-Colorways-1000w-563h.jpg 1000w, https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Nothing-CMF-Buds-2-All-Colorways-1536w-864h.jpg 1536w, https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Nothing-CMF-Buds-2-All-Colorways-675w-380h.jpg 675w, https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Nothing-CMF-Buds-2-All-Colorways-300w-170h.jpg 300w, https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Nothing-CMF-Buds-2-All-Colorways-1280w-720h.jpg 1280w, https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Nothing-CMF-Buds-2-All-Colorways-840w-472h.jpg 840w" alt="Nothing CMF Buds 2 All Colorways" src="https://www.androidauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Nothing-CMF-Buds-2-All-Colorways.jpg"/> Nothing can be launching three units of CMF-branded earbuds right this moment. All the brand new ‘buds are below $70, are available quite a lot of colours, and, most notably, function various ranges of energetic noise canceling (ANC). It is a exceptional feat contemplating their prices. Right here’s what’s on provide:

CMF Buds 2 — $59: These function 48dB hybrid ANC, help spatial audio, and likewise include Dirac Opteo tuning, which lets you get a exact sound that you simply want. These are available Darkish Gray, Mild Inexperienced, and Orange colours. CMF Buds 2 Plus — $69: These are barely higher than the usual mannequin. They've all the identical options because the Buds 2, but in addition get a greater 50dB hybrid ANC system, a high-resolution LDAC, and full EQ customization. These are available Blue and Mild Gray. CMF Buds 2a — $49: As one would anticipate, these are a barely downgraded model of the Buds 2. They decrease the ANC help to 42dB and lack the audio customization choices. Your coloration selections are Darkish Gray, Mild Gray, and Orange.

All these earbuds can be found to pre-order right this moment and can hit normal gross sales at Nothing’s website on Could 6, 2025.

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