Wassup Community,
I’m back! I’ve been using the CMF Phone 2 Pro for a while now since its launch, and I thought it’s finally time to sit down and talk about how it’s been holding up. Let’s break it down - design, cameras, software, performance, AI, battery life, and of course that tempting offer.
Design
This is CMF’s thinnest phone to date at just 7.8 mm, and honestly, it feels almost weightless in the hand at 185 g, which is wild considering it packs a massive 5000 mAh battery. It’s a clear step-up from the first-gen design, more refined and more premium, while still keeping the CMF character.
The back isn’t removable anymore (which explains how they managed to make it so slim), but the modular spirit lives on through accessories. The phone comes in four colors: Black, Light Green, CMF’s bold Orange, and White. What I like is how CMF has given each color its own texture and finish - the Black and Green have this frosted glass-like feel, the White has a sandstone panel finish, and the Orange goes all out with a metallic sheen. It looks and feels premium, definitely not “budget.”
The display is huge - 6.77 inches, and there’s a reason behind that. For a lot of people in this price segment, the phone is their primary computer, and CMF built the Phone 2 Pro with that in mind. The bezels are even, the panel is AMOLED, and it gets crazy bright, up to 3000 nits. Even outdoors, you won’t struggle. Add in HDR10+, 120 Hz refresh rate, and a 1000 Hz touch response, and you’re looking at one of the best displays in its class!
Cameras
Now let’s talk cameras. On paper, the Phone 2 Pro is rocking a triple-camera setup:
50 MP main sensor (biggest in its class, with TrueLens Engine 3.0 for better light and shadow balance)
8 MP ultrawide (119.5° FOV)
50 MP telephoto with 2x optical zoom and up to 20x digital zoom
In real-world use, the main camera is excellent. It captures a ton of detail, the telephoto lens is surprisingly good, and the 20x zoom actually delivers usable shots (yes, that moon shot I posted was taken with this). The ultrawide though, I’d say is average compared to the rest - not bad, but not on the same level as the main and telephoto.
The 16 MP front camera is solid, with very detailed selfies, and Nothing’s tuning has improved a lot with updates. Video-wise, it does 4K at 30 FPS, with AI-powered stabilisation that makes handheld shots way better.
Here’s Some of my Shots:
The Cameras are just amazing!
Software and Performance
This is where CMF/Nothing shines. The software is smooth, minimal, and polished, it feels closer to the Phone 3 than any “budget” phone I’ve tried. Running on Nothing OS 3.2 based on Android 15, the experience is super fluid. One thing I love about Nothing is how fast they squash bugs. Even during review programs, issues usually get patched by the very next update.
Performance is handled by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro, paired with liquid cooling. I’m not a heavy gamer, but the phone breezed through everything I threw at it, no heating issues, no lag, and the battery efficiency is great thanks to the 4nm processor.
AI and Essential Space
AI is a big buzzword these days, but I really like how Nothing is approaching it. The Phone 2 Pro introduces Essential Space, which acts like your second memory. You can screenshot something or leave a voice note like “remind me to get these shoes,” and Essential Space will transcribe it, organize it, and remind you later - either as a notification or widget. It’s genuinely useful.
I’m also hoping Essential Search (from the Phone 3) makes its way here, since global on-device search would be the perfect companion.
Battery
With a Massive 5000 mAh battery, this thing is a champ. I was consistently getting close to two days of use on regular usage. Even better, despite the huge battery, the phone still feels feather-light.
Charging is 33W fast charging, which gets you enough juice for a full day in just about 20 minutes. No silicon-carbon tech here, but CMF promises long-lasting health, retaining above 90% capacity even after 1200 charging cycles.
Technical Specs (Quick glance)
I’m no Spec Warrior, but to all the spec warriors out there, there you go!
Display: 6.77” AMOLED, 1080 × 2392, HDR10+, 3000 nits peak
Chipset: Dimensity 7300 Pro (4nm, 8-core, up to 2.5 GHz)
RAM/Storage: 8GB + 128GB / 256GB
Battery: 5000 mAh, 33W fast charging, 5W reverse wired charging
Cameras: 50 MP main, 50 MP telephoto, 8 MP ultrawide, 16 MP front
Software: Nothing OS 3.2 (Android 15), 3 years Android updates, 6 years security patches
Build: IP54 dust and splash resistance, 185 g weight
In the box (India): Phone, 33W charger, USB-C cable, case, pre-applied screen protector, SIM ejector.
Verdict
So, after about 4 months of use, here’s my take:
The CMF Phone 2 Pro nails the balance between price and premium. The design feels way more expensive than it is, the software is fluid, the cameras (especially the main and telephoto) punch above their weight, and the battery life is excellent.
Of course, there are some misses - no OIS (which would’ve elevated the camera further), mono speakers that sound just okay, and the accessories that CMF teased still haven’t gone on sale yet. Given how modularity is a core CMF promise, this delay is a bit disappointing and something I hope @Akis and team fix soon.
But even with those caveats, I can easily say this is one of the best launches Nothing has ever made in the budget space. If you’re considering it, keep an eye out for the upcoming Flipkart Big Billion Days offer - the Phone 2 Pro is getting a crazy deal, and the Phone 3 will also see an unbeatable discount. Definitely worth watching out for. And Do let me how the product shots are!
Special thanks to the Nothing India Community Team for letting me be part of this review, to Akis Evangelidis, and especially @Deepanshu_Saini_ - having such a helpful and cool program manager made this experience even better.
Until next time
peace out✌️
