Nothing has formally introduced the second finances smartphone to be launched beneath its CMF model, the CMF Cellphone 2 Professional. Nothing has confirmed that the Cellphone 2 Professional is “the successor of Cellphone 1”.
We’ve already acquired our fingers on one, and you’ll find out what it’s like to make use of in our evaluate.
In case you’re able to take the leap, you may pre-order it from Nothing within the UK. Go for it now and also you’ll additionally get the CMF Buds thrown in without spending a dime.
In case you’re within the US and also you need the Cellphone 2 Professional, you may be part of the Beta Program. It’ll value you $279 for the 256GB mannequin – though it’s a way more restricted providing, with no assure of provider assist and no equipment on supply.
In any other case, learn on to get all of the details.
Regardless of the Professional identify, that is very a lot a direct follow-on from the CMF Cellphone 1. That a lot is obvious from the same pricing as a lot because the acquainted (although nonetheless hanging) design.
That ‘Professional’ tag isn’t being thrown round carelessly, nonetheless. There are some significant additions right here that might take Nothing’s finances telephone to the subsequent degree.
CMF Cellphone 2 Professional design and options
The CMF Cellphone 2 Professional continues the daring look of the CMF Cellphone 1, with its boxy design and interchangeable plastic again (with seen stainless-steel screws).
There are 4 colors this time round: White, Black, Orange and Mild Inexperienced. White and Orange have a wise new two-tone end, with White supplying you with a panelled sandstone end and Orange a metallic sheen.
Black and Mild Inexperienced have a end that goals to imitate a frosted glass texture.
Whichever color you select, that is the slimmest Nothing telephone ever at 7.8mm thick, with a negligible weight of 185g. There’s IP54 certification this time, which is an enchancment on the CMF Cellphone 1’s IP52.
Nothing has additionally included an Important Key, which debuted on the Nothing Cellphone (3a) Professional fairly just lately. This serves as a shortcut to rapidly seize voice notes, images and screenshots, that are then despatched to the Important Area app.
One different noteworthy addition is NFC for contactless funds, which was one of many largest omissions from the CMF Cellphone 1.
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CMF Cellphone 2 Professional show
Nothing has geared up its new finances telephone with one other 6.7-inch FHD+ AMOLED show with a 120Hz most refresh fee.
Nevertheless, this one is far brighter and extra HDR-ready than that of the CMF Cellphone 1. We’re a peak brightness of 3000 nits in HDR eventualities, which is a 50% enchancment over the Cellphone 1.
In typical conditions, it might hit a brightness of 800 nits – an enormous step up from the CMF Cellphone 1’s 500 nits.
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You additionally get a drastically improved 1000Hz contact sampling fee, which represents a 316% enhance over the Cellphone 1.
CMF Cellphone 2 Professional digicam
If the CMF Cellphone 2 Professional earns its Professional moniker wherever, it will look like within the digicam division.
Probably the most notable addition is a devoted telephoto digicam, a 50MP 1/2.88-inch f/1.85 unit able to a 2x optical zoom. Suffice to say, we don’t see this kind of factor in lots of sub-£250 telephones.
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The primary sensor has additionally been improved. It’s now a 50 MP 1/1.57-inch f/1.88 sensor, which Nothing claims is the biggest sensor measurement in its class. On the very least, it’ll scoop in 64% extra mild than the CMF Cellphone 1 equal.
That is accompanied by 8Mp 1/4-inch f/2.2 ultra-wide and a 16MP selfie digicam.
There’s no OIS for any of those cameras, which is a disgrace, however you do get video recording at as much as 4K/30fps or 1080p/60fps.
CMF Cellphone 2 Professional efficiency and software program
There’s unlikely to be a radical change on the efficiency entrance, with Nothing choosing a MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Professional 5G SoC to energy its telephone. That’s a ‘Professional’ variant of the chip used within the CMF Cellphone 1.
Nothing claims that it will provide 10% faster CPU speeds and 5% higher GPU efficiency, so nothing large. Nonetheless, we praised the CMF Cellphone 1 for its “stable efficiency” lower than a 12 months in the past.
With 8GB of RAM and a sophisticated cooling system (which features a cryogenic body), the CMF Cellphone 2 Professional ought to run easily sufficient.
On the software program aspect, Nothing is giving the CMF Cellphone 2 Professional Nothing OS 3.2 on prime of Android 15 straight out of the field. This contains Important Area, similar to the Nothing Cellphone (3a) Professional, which intelligently processes and kinds all these Important Key snippets.
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CMF Cellphone 2 Professional battery and charging
There’s been no change on the battery and charging entrance, which is honest sufficient.
In spite of everything, a 5000mAh battery measurement stays a stable spec for such an inexpensive telephone, as does 33W wired charging assist.
We additionally get the welcome return of 5W reverse wired charging, which suggests you need to use your CMF Cellphone 2 Professional to juice up your earphones utilizing a USB-C cable.
CMF Cellphone 2 Professional pricing and availability
The CMF Cellphone 2 Professional goes on sale from Tuesday 6 Might however you may pre-order it now on Nothing’s web site and third celebration retailers, together with Amazon.
Pricing will begin from £219 for the mannequin with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, which is simply £10 greater than the CMF Cellphone 1’s launch worth. You may double the storage to 256GB for £249.
All of which sounds extraordinarily cheap to us, given the enhancements Nothing seems to have made. To seek out out extra, take a look at our CMF Cellphone 2 Professional evaluate.
If you would like equipment, that’ll additionally deliver up the price. There could also be restricted availability and costs begin at £25 for a lanyard and go as much as £65 for an equipment bundle, which’ll get you a canopy, kickstand, and lenses.
In case you’re within the US, you may be part of the Beta Program, the place it’s $279 for the 256GB mannequin. Keep in mind, although, that you simply gained’t be capable to purchase the telephone’s equipment and there may very well be points with carriers and an absence of post-purchase assist, so it’s a a lot much less enticing choice.