CMF by Nothing launched a trio of devices in India today including its first smartphone, the CMF Phone 1. CMF was launched last year with a deep focus on making unique designs available in the value segment. And true to its vision statement, the Phone 1, too, makes standout design quirks more accessible.
In fact, it’s the new entry point to Nothing’s entire product ecosystem, beating Phone 2a to become the most affordable smartphone that it makes at the time of writing. The CMF Phone 1 base variant with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage is priced at Rs 15,999.
CMF Phone 1: Cuts through the clutter
The CMF Phone 1 ditches Nothing’s hallmark see-through design elements altogether. Instead, it’s built around the concept of personalisation. Phone 1 users can easily swap cases for different colours or materials and attach accessories like a lanyard cable, card holder, or stand to suit their daily needs. These accessories and back panels will be sold separately.
The phone comes in a choice of four vibrant colours: Black, Orange, Light Green, and Blue. The Black and Light Green models have a subtle texture formed into the case, while the Blue and Orange versions feature a vegan leather layer.
CMF Phone 1: Specs, features
The CMF Phone 1 has a 6.67-inch LTPS AMOLED display with a 1080 x 2400 pixel resolution and up to 120Hz adaptive refresh rate. The panel can top 2,000 nits. Powering the phone is the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 processor and a 5,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging support. For photography, the Phone 1 has a dual camera setup on the rear with a 50-megapixel main paired to another 2-megapixel depth or portrait sensor. The front camera is a 16-megapixel.
Running on Nothing OS 2.6, the CMF Phone 1 promises a fast and smooth user experience with functional and personal customisation options. It offers clean Android with a unique aesthetic that is part of CMF by Nothing’s design philosophy. The Phone 1 is eligible for two major OS and three years of software updates.
CMF Phone 1 price
The CMF Phone 1 starts at Rs 15,999 for 6GB/128GB. A model with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage will set you back by Rs 17,999. CMF Phone 1 cases will be available for Rs 1,499. The stand, lanyard and card case accessories will be sold for Rs 799. General availability is pegged for July 12.
CMF Watch Pro 2, Buds Pro 2
The CMF Phone 1 is joined by the CMF Watch 2 Pro with “interchangeable” bezels and CMF Buds Pro 2 wireless earbuds with a “customisable” smart dial for intuitive sound control.
The Watch 2 Pro has a 1.32’-inch AMOLED always-on display with over 100 customisable watch faces. This smartwatch supports more than 120 sports modes and can automatically recognise 5 sports. It also offers continuous monitoring of heart rate, blood oxygen saturation (SpO₂), and stress levels.
Users can make Bluetooth calls, control music, and access intelligent features like receiving notifications, remotely controlling the camera, and checking the weather directly from it. Designed for an active lifestyle, it comes with IP68 water and dust resistance and boasts a battery life of up to 11 days.
The CMF Watch Pro 2 comes in two styles—Dark Gray, Ash Gray for Rs 4,999 and Blue and Orange in – Vegan Leather for Rs 5,499.
The Buds Pro 2 are equipped with dual drivers—a powerful 11 mm bass driver and a 6 mm tweeter—and are certified for Hi-Res Audio Wireless with Dirac Opteo. Advanced Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation reduces noise by up to 50 dB across a wide frequency range up to 5000 Hz.
The earbuds feature 6 HD mics utilising Clear Voice Technology 2.0 and Wind-Noise Reduction 2.0. For deeper immersion, the Spatial Audio Effect creates a three-dimensional soundscape. They are rated for 43 hours of total battery life, with a quick 10-minute charge providing 7 hours of playback.
The CMF Buds Pro 2 are priced at Rs 4,299.
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