The CMF Phone 2 Pro doubles down on everything we loved about its predecessor. It still has a bold and unique design with modular bolt-on accessories, and it still has Nothing’s stylish and bloat-free software installed.
The new model also brings some big upgrades: You now get a triple camera setup on the rear with a larger main sensor, the display is much better, it has a higher IP54 rating, and it’s slightly quicker, thanks to an upgraded chip.
The biggest downsides to the original CMF Phone have been addressed, too. It now offers NFC for contactless payments, and the software support has been extended to cover three years of Android OS upgrades and six years of security patches. If that wasn’t enough, the rear panels have updated finishes to create a more premium look and feel, but you can’t swap them this time, so choose wisely.
The original was already our favourite budget phone, and these upgrades make it more tempting than ever. Of course, you’ll have to be onboard with the unusual looks (including software), but if you are, this is a package that’s hard to beat for just £219.
In the US, it’s not such a great deal where you have to buy the more expensive $279 model via the Beta Progam with possible issues with US carriers, no customer support and none of the optional accessories.
Those still interested in the CMF Phone 1 may be able to get even more of a bargain with reduced prices, and it’s only nine months old.
