CMF Phone 2 Pro wants to be make customisation cool again – and it’s surprising affordable

If you’re tired of smartphones that all look and feel the same, CMF by Nothing has a new offering for you that defies the status quo. Enter the CMF Phone 2 Pro – a bold, colourful, and modular twist on mid-range phones, freshly launched in India. Building on the success of the CMF Phone 1 in India, the CMF Phone 2 Pro retains the modularity while adding some fresh new accessories.

With its sleek 6.77-inch AMOLED screen, “Essential” shortcut key, and a little splash of innovation in the form of customisable add-ons, the CMF Phone 2 Pro feels like it’s trying to break away from the sea of boring candybar phones. Want to know more? Read on.

CMF Phone 2 Pro: Features and specifications

The CMF Phone 2 Pro packs a solid punch for its price. Under the hood is the new MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro chipset offering a 10 per cent CPU speed boost and up to 5 per cent better graphics over last year’s model.

You get 8GB of RAM out of the box (expandable up to 16GB with RAM Booster), Android 15-based Nothing OS 3.2, and the promise of three years of major updates and six years of security patches, which is a rare commitment at this price point. There’s 256GB of internal storage expandable up to a massive 2TB via microSD card.

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For optics, the rear triple-camera setup features a 50MP main sensor, a 50MP telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom, and an 8MP ultra-wide camera. Nothing’s TrueLens Engine 3.0 also promises crisper shots across the board. The 16MP front camera handles selfies, video calls, and late-night photo dumps with ease.

Customisation is a big deal here. Alongside the IP54-rated body and Gorilla Glass protection, the Phone 2 Pro supports optional accessories like interchangeable lenses, stands, wallets, lanyards, and card holders, letting you swap looks and functionality at will. There’s even a new Essential Space feature accessible via the Essential Key, offering quick access to screenshots, notes, and photos.

As for the basics? You get Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, 5G support, a USB-C port, and an optical in-display fingerprint sensor. a 5,000mAh battery with 33W wired and 5W reverse charging. That battery, by the way, is rated for up to 47 hours of calling or 22 hours of YouTube binge time.

CMF Phone 2 Pro: Pricing and availability

The CMF Phone 2 Pro starts at a very wallet-friendly Rs 18,999 for the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage version, while the 8GB + 256GB model will set you back Rs 20,999. Factor in a few launch-day bank offers, and you could snag it for as low as Rs 16,999, which is not too shabby for a phone this packed.

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Available in Black, Light Green, Orange, and White, the Phone 2 Pro goes on sale from May 5 via the CMF India website and select retail and e-commerce partners. For now, you can check out the original CMF Phone 1 below.

If you’ve been itching for a phone that feels a little less cookie-cutter and a little more you, the CMF Phone 2 Pro might just be the breath of fresh air your pocket needs. For the latest news about the world of tech, stay tuned to Unboxed by Croma and subscribe to our YouTube channel here.