Nowadays, everyone is tired of “shovels” - those huge and uncomfortable phones. Many people feel nostalgic for the times when a smartphone could easily fit into a jeans pocket, and one high-quality camera and a smooth UX were enough for daily tasks
It would be so cool if CMF brought this idea to life in a modern way: a compact 5.4-inch phone with a flat back, a top-tier camera, a 4500 mAh battery, and a fingerprint scanner in the power button. All modern wireless technologies - Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, and 5G - would be included
CMF’s replaceable covers, accessory support, 15W wireless charging with a metal ring, the Essential Key, and the Smart Dial would make the device both comfortable and functional. It’s a compact phone that you can put in any pocket without sacrificing modern features. Who else but CMF can make such an idea a reality?
General Specifications
Display
Type: 5.4″ AMOLED, flat glass
Resolution: FullHD
Refresh Rate: Adaptive, 60–120 Hz
Features: Ultra HDR support, punch-hole for the front camera
Cameras
Main Camera: wide 50 MP, 4K@30fps. The single camera allows for a flat back design
Front Camera: wide 16 MP, 1080p@30fps
Technical Hardware
Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro (4 nm)
Memory: 8/12 GB RAM, 128/256 GB internal storage
Battery: 4300–4500 mAh
Charging: 33W wired, 15W Qi wireless (via a metal ring in the replaceable cover)
OS: Android 16 with Nothing OS 4 (3 major OS updates promised)
Connectivity
Network: 5G (Sub-6), NFC, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3
Navigation: GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
SIM cards: nano-SIM + eSIM
Ports: USB Type-C
Controls and Sound
Fingerprint Scanner: Side-mounted (in the power button).
Buttons: Volume rocker and an additional “Essential Key” on opposite sides.
Audio: Stereo speakers (top and bottom), 2 microphones.
This concept was inspired by the discussion here: https://nothing.community/d/49985
Special thanks to @PREET AJMERI for the original idea and inspiration ❤️
