Nothing launches new budget-priced CMF Phone 2 Pro and an array of earbuds
You can pre-order all four colourful products from today on the Nothing website, and open sales begin next week on May 6.
Irish Mirror has begun testing the CMF Phone 2 Pro - keep an eye in the coming days for our full review of a €279 smartphone that instantly impressed by punching well above its weight in terms of value for money.
Here's everything you need to know about the new products…
The firm promises a pro-level four-camera system, a wonderfully bright display and a premium-grade design for less than €300.
CMF Phone 2 Pro is the slimmest and lightest smartphone Nothing has ever designed. At 7.8mm thin and weighing just 185g, CMF Phone 2 Pro comes in an elegant looking body with an aluminum camera surround – evolved from the first-generation design – and features stainless steel screws that unveils the craft behind it in an authentic Nothing style.
It is IP54-rated for dust and water resistance and comes in four colours: White, Black, Orange and Light Green.
The four-camera system includes a 50MP main camera with the largest sensor size in its class that the company said captures 64 percent more light than CMF Phone 1.
The handset is powered by a newly upgraded MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro 5G processor with an 8-core CPU that clocks in speeds of up to 2.5GHz.
While the 5000 mAh battery lasts nearly one hour longer than Phone 1, ensuring users get close to two days of use on a single full charge.
The 6.77in FHD+ flexible AMOLED display delivers a stunning 1.07 billion hues and boasts a peak brightness of 3000 nits – 50 percent higher than its predecessor. There is also a 1000Hz touch sampling rate for more responsive gaming and a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate for super smooth scrolling.
CMF Phone 2 Pro retains the modularity of Phone 1 and comes with three new accessories. These are a Universal Cover, Interchangeable Lenses (Fisheye and Macro), and a Wallet/Stand. Incidentally, the second-generation device supports contactless payments with NFC.
The firm said CMF Buds 2 sport Dirac OpteoTM tuning, 48dB hybrid ANC and Spatial Audio Effect.
CMF Buds 2 Plus add Hi-Res LDAC, hearing compensation and full EQ customisation for a rich, balanced sound tailored to your unique hearing profile.
CMF Buds 2a is the company's entry-level audio option, costing less than €40 with 42dB ANC, a 12.4mm bio-fibre driver and deep bass.
CMF Phone 2 Pro is available in two models: with 128GB storage/8GB RAM for €249 and with 256GB/8GB for €279.
CMF Phone 2 Pro accessories: Universal Cover - €25; Interchangeable Lenses (Fisheye and Macro) - €35; Wallet/Stand - €35; Bundle 1 - Cover + Wallet/Stand or Lenses - €45; Bundle 2 - Cover + Wallet/Stand + Lenses - €65
CMF Buds 2 - €49; CMF Buds 2 Plus - €59; CMF Buds 2a - €39
All products will be available to purchase from nothing.tech and retail partners. Pre-orders open now, with open sales commencing on May 6. You can also find these products on Amazon.
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