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The CMF Phone 2 Pro is a stunningly designed, feature-packed mid-ranger that punches way above its weight class. With a 50MP dual camera system (including a telephoto!), a super-smooth AMOLED display that peaks at a retina-scorching 3000 nits, MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro 5G chip, 5000mAh battery, and a battery-friendly 120Hz refresh rate, it redefines what we should expect from sub-premium phones. Oh, and it has accessories. Like actual interchangeable lenses and a wallet stand. CMF might just be the new king of affordable premium.

1. Design: Orange Is the New Black (and White, and Light Green)

Let’s talk design. In a world where smartphones are starting to feel like they’ve all emerged from the same sterile design lab, CMF is bringing personality back to your palm. The CMF Phone 2 Pro measures in at a mere 7.8mm, making it the slimmest device CMF has ever released. But this isn’t just a case of shaving off millimeters for bragging rights. The slim profile, paired with its featherlight 185g weight, means it feels like an extension of your hand rather than a pocket burden.

The attention to detail extends beyond dimensions. The aluminum camera surround and signature stainless steel screws don’t just provide structural integrity—they also give the phone that distinctive “Nothing” flair. The industrial aesthetic isn’t just for show; it subtly tells a story of craftsmanship and care.

Color options are diverse and delightfully tactile. Black and Light Green feature a frosted, glass-like polycarbonate back bordered with metallic frames. The White variant has a sandstone finish that feels like you’re gripping a high-end sculpture. And the Orange? It’s bold, metallic, and unapologetically loud. This isn’t just a phone. It’s an accessory with an attitude.

CMF didn’t stop at looks. The phone passed 68 quality control protocols across over 95,000 tests—including extreme temperature trials and 30,000 USB insertions. This design isn’t just pretty. It’s durable.

2. Display: Bright Enough to Blind a Vampire

The 6.77-inch flexible AMOLED panel on the CMF Phone 2 Pro isn’t just big—it’s brilliant in every sense of the word. Boasting an FHD+ resolution of 1080 x 2392, 10-bit color depth supporting 1.07 billion hues, and a contrast ratio of 1,000,000:1, it’s one of the richest displays in its class. Compared to the CMF Phone 1, this panel is practically a different species.

Peak brightness hits a ludicrous 3000 nits. That’s 50% higher than its predecessor and enough to keep your display legible under the cruelest midday sun. Outdoor brightness clocks in at 1300 nits, and even the typical brightness lands at a strong 800 nits. Watching HDR content or snapping photos in harsh light? This screen’s got your back.

Responsiveness is another area where this display shines. You get a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate and an absolutely bananas 1000Hz instant touch sampling rate—over 300% higher than the Phone 1. Combine that with 2160Hz PWM dimming, and you’ve got a screen that’s both ultra-smooth and easy on the eyes. It’s fast. It’s fluid. It’s the kind of screen you can’t stop swiping just to see it move.

3. Camera System: Budget Phone, DSLR Dreams

If design is where the CMF Phone 2 Pro starts to show off, then the camera system is where it starts flexing. CMF didn’t just slap together a few sensors and call it a day. The rear camera setup here is a bona fide four-lens powerhouse, anchored by a 50MP main sensor with a class-leading 1/1.57″ sensor size. This sensor captures 64% more light than the one in CMF Phone 1, and the results speak for themselves—brighter highlights, more dynamic shadows, and colors that actually pop without being overcooked.

Then there’s the telephoto camera, which is no slouch either. It’s another 50MP sensor, this time paired with six stacked lenses for a precise 2x optical zoom and up to 20x digital zoom. Whether you’re zooming in on the stage at a concert or creeping on wildlife from a distance, the detail retention is impressive.

For the landscape lovers and architecture nerds, the 8MP ultra-wide camera with a 119.5° field of view has you covered. It handles wide shots with minimal distortion, and thanks to the Ultra XDR algorithms in TrueLens Engine 3.0, lighting and detail remain consistent across the board.

The selfie cam is a respectable 16MP unit with a 1/3″ sensor and f/2.45 aperture. It captures good detail, but the real MVP is the software stack. TrueLens Engine 3.0 combines Ultra XDR, Auto Tone, Motion Photo, and Portrait Optimizer to produce shots that look like they’ve had a Lightroom pass—right out of the box.

CMF also leaned hard into video. You can shoot in 4K at 30 FPS, with AI-powered image stabilization that improves stability by over 200% compared to non-stabilized footage. There’s slo-mo at 120 FPS, time-lapse at 4K, and all the tools you need to channel your inner TikTok auteur.

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4. Performance: MediaTek Making Moves

At the heart of the CMF Phone 2 Pro lies the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro 5G chip, an 8-core processor built on a 4nm TSMC process. Clocking speeds up to 2.5GHz, it brings a 10% performance bump and a 5% graphics boost over the CMF Phone 1. But it’s not just about benchmarks—it’s about how the phone feels.

This thing is a multitasking monster. With up to 16GB of RAM—plus an 8GB RAM Booster that uses internal storage—you can jump between apps with zero lag. Need to pause a game, reply to a text, edit a photo, and come back to the game right where you left off? Done.

CMF also introduced a new Performance Mode that prioritizes raw power over battery life. It keeps your frame rates stable even during 120 FPS gameplay. Combine that with the Game Mode’s network optimization and brightness locking, and you’ve got a gaming-friendly phone disguised as a design statement.

Keeping all that heat in check is a multi-layered cooling system. A heat pipe with high thermal conductivity draws heat from the chipset, a cryogenic frame lines the side for extra dissipation, and graphite layering on both sides helps shuttle heat out efficiently. It’s engineering magic.

5. Battery & Charging: It’s Cool, Literally

Let’s talk longevity. The CMF Phone 2 Pro packs a 5000mAh battery that CMF claims lasts nearly an hour longer than the Phone 1. We’re talking up to two full days of typical use, 47 hours of voice calls, or a solid 10-hour PUBG marathon (not that we’re recommending that).

Fast charging is handled by a 33W charger that juices the phone enough for a full day in just 20 minutes. CMF also includes 5W reverse wired charging, so you can top up your buds or a friend’s dying device in a pinch. Importantly, the battery retains over 90% capacity even after 1200 charging cycles—a figure that suggests real longevity.

CMF built this battery with power users in mind. Whether you’re streaming, gaming, navigating, or all three, you won’t need to carry a charger everywhere.

6. Nothing OS 3.2: Android 15 with a Personality

Nothing OS 3.2 isn’t just a skin over Android 15—it’s a reimagining. CMF has baked in thoughtful design flourishes and useful features that make the experience feel premium and personal.

Smart Drawer learns your habits and surfaces the right apps when you need them. Shared Widgets allow for flexible home screen setups that actually make sense. You’ve also got a new Gen-AI photo editor, an updated Nothing Gallery, and an improved App Locker for tighter privacy.

Then there’s Essential Space—your second brain. It lets you capture content on the go, create notes, or record voice memos that get organized automatically. AI summaries for meetings, contextual suggestions, and event reminders all feel like helpful nudges rather than forced nudging.

Privacy Space adds another layer of security. It keeps apps, photos, and files locked behind a separate biometric wall—even if someone knows your phone’s PIN. And for the ultra-cautious, Power-Off Verification ensures nobody can shut off your phone without credentials.

All of this is wrapped in a clean UI with light Glyph integration, and CMF promises three years of Android updates and six years of security patches.

7. Essential Space & AI Features: Actually Useful, Surprisingly

Essential Space might sound like just another organizational tool, but it quickly proves itself as a standout feature. It’s context-aware, fast, and seamlessly integrated into the OS. You can take a screenshot, voice note, or even a quick photo—and Essential Space files it appropriately, often with AI-generated suggestions for follow-up.

Flip to Record takes things further. Just long-press the Essential Key and flip the phone to initiate a meeting recording. The phone detects different speakers, transcribes the dialogue, and creates summaries and action points. It’s like having a real-time assistant that doesn’t sleep.

These features actually help. They’re not gimmicks tacked on for marketing purposes. They’re usable, clever, and elevate the phone’s value as a productivity companion.

8. Accessories: Why Stop at the Phone?

The CMF Phone 2 Pro doesn’t come alone. CMF has rolled out a full accessory ecosystem that extends the phone’s usability and flair. The universal cover acts as a platform for modular add-ons—including interchangeable lenses for the camera system, a sleek wallet and stand, and even a functional lanyard for extra security.

It’s modularity done right. Nothing feels like a gimmick. The accessories are purposeful, customizable, and feel like a logical extension of the phone itself. For creators and tinkerers, this accessory suite is a dream.

9. Final Verdict: Who Should Buy This?

Let’s not mince words: the CMF Phone 2 Pro is a category disruptor. It delivers a flagship-like experience at a midrange price, with very few compromises. You get a unique design, a class-leading display, a versatile camera system, thoughtful software, a robust battery, and a slew of smart accessories and earbuds to match.

This phone isn’t trying to be an iPhone killer. It doesn’t need to be. What it does instead is give you 90% of what a flagship can do for less than half the price—and with a little more soul while it’s at it.

If you’re tired of overpriced flagship fatigue, or you’re looking for a phone that simply respects your hard-earned cash without treating you like a spec-sheet pleb, then the CMF Phone 2 Pro might just be your next favorite gadget.

CMF Phone 2 Pro will be available from May 22 in the UAE starting at AED 799.