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- Nothing’s sub-brand CMF is launching the Phone 2 Pro on 6 May
- The phone starts at AUD$449 with 128GB storage, or AUD$509 with 256GB of storage
- It’ll be available for pre-order on April 28 from Nothing’s exclusive retail partner, JB Hi-Fi
UK-based tech brand Nothing has been on a roll this year, with the launch of the Nothing Phone (3a) and (3a) Pro proving that the brand can deliver a solid, powerful phone at a mid-range price. However, its next product is taking its attack on the budget phone space to the next level.
Through its sub-brand CMF, Nothing is dropping the CMF Phone 2 Pro on 6 May 2025, alongside updated versions of its earbud selection: the Buds 2 (AUD$89), the Buds 2 Plus (AUD$109), and the Buds 2a (AUD$79).
The CMF Phone 2 Pro is an upgrade in every way to last year’s Phone 1 – it’s a bigger, lighter device, with an impressively improved four-camera system, a better screen, and comes in four colour ways: white, black, orange, and light green.
While CMF’s phone series lacks Nothing’s ‘glyph’ interface, it instead brings improved repairability and modularity. CMF Phone 1 delivered something called the ‘accessory point’ – a point on the phone where accessories such as a card holder, lanyard or kickstand could be attached to the device, expanding the possible use cases you can have for your phone.
The CMF Phone 2 keeps the accessory point, but adds a few new possibilities, adding interchangeable fisheye and macro lenses for the phones’ camera system, as well as a wallet/stand combo, and a universal cover. Plus, with Nothing’s impressive maker community, more accessories could be made up and created as more users get access to the phone.
Here are the CMF Phone 2 Pro’s specs:
| CMF Phone 2 Pro | |
| Price | From AUD$449 |
| Display | – 6.77” AMOLED – 2392 x 1080 resolution – 120Hz adaptive refresh rate – Panda Glass |
| Operating System | – Nothing OS 3.2 – 3 years of Android updates (until 2028) – 6 years of security patches (until 2031) |
| Internals | – Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro 5G – RAM: 8GB – Storage: 128GB, 256GB |
| Networking | – 5G – Wi-Fi 6 – Bluetooth 5.3 – NFC Capable |
| Camera | – Front: 16MP – Rear: 50MP (wide), 50MP (telephoto), 8MP (ultra-wide) – Can record video at 4k@30fps – Can record slow motion at 1080p@120fps |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh |
| Other Features | – Single USB 2.0 Type-C port – Accessory Point – IP54 water and dust resistance – Fingerprint sensor (under screen) |
What About CMF’s New Audio Devices?
Alongside the Phone 2 Pro, CMF is also updating its suite of audio devices in an attempt to deliver something for “every need and music profile”. Specifically. CMF is launching three options: the entry-level Buds 2a, the flexible Buds 2, and the more enthusiast-level Buds 2 Plus.
Here are the main differences between the three models:
- The Buds 2a (AUD$79) are a light-weight, entry-level option that focuses mainly on delivering the essentials, such as:
- 42 dB ANC, a 12.4mm bio-fibre driver, deep bass, and 8 hours of listening on a single charge. The included charging case takes that figure to 35.5 hours of battery, and a 10-minute charge will deliver another 5.5 hours of playback.
- Available in Dark Grey, Light Grey, and Orange.
- The Buds 2 (AUD$89) are an upgrade to the brand’s existing Buds, and deliver better ANC and sound dynamics than the 2a, with features such as:
- 48 dB ANC (with a 5200 Hz ultra-wide frequency range), 11mm PMI driver with Dirac Opteo tuning, and Ultra Bass technology. The Buds 2 itself holds 13.5 hours of playback, while the case takes that up to 55 hours. A 10-minute charge adds another 7.5 hours of listening.
- Available in Dark Grey, Light Green, and Orange.
- The Buds 2 Plus (AUD$109) is the brand’s premier audio device, delivering upgrades to essentially every part of the package:
- 50 dB Hybrid ANC (with a 5400 Hz ultra-wide frequency range), 12mm LCP driver, and 14 hours of battery life. The added case takes total battery life to 61.5 hours, and a 10-minute top up adds another 8.5 hours of charge.
- Available in Blue and Light Grey.
Each of these models will also pair with the Nothing X app (which comes pre-installed on any CMF or Nothing phone, and which can be downloaded from the Google Play and Apple App Stores), to deliver a few software enhancements, such as a low-lag mode to be used while gaming, or the ability to activate ChatGPT from your phone for “smarter” voice interactions.
Where Can I Pre-Order the CMF Phone 2 Pro?
With the Phone 2 Pro launching on 6 May, you are able to pre-order the device directly from the CMF website now, and soon at JB Hi-Fi.
