Nothing Confirms CMF Phone 2 Pro Launch On 28th April With Flagship-Meets-Budget Design

I’m going to totally plead ignorance here but doesn’t it seem like Nothing’s really spreading themselves thin? They have a flagship range, a mid range, and now a budget range within their smartphone series – but each range has its own Pro variant. They debuted two phones just last month, with the Phone (3a) and (3a) Pro, and just as sales began picking up, Nothing’s teased its upcoming budget device – the new CMF Phone 2, but here’s the kicker. The CMF Phone 2 gets its own Pro variant with a 3-lens camera setup.

Reddit user PanickCat leaked a photo of the upcoming CMF Phone 2 last month, giving us a taste of what to expect with the phone’s exterior. While the image only showed the reverse side (and not the screen or any of the specs), it revealed one big detail and one small detail. The big detail was the inclusion of the third camera, giving the CMF Phone 2 a triple-lens shooter. The second detail was the carrying-forward of the modular design that the CMF Phone 1 first highlighted, thanks to the removable backplate and the knob on the bottom corner for attaching accessories and modules.

Designer: CMF by Nothing

However, Nothing seems to have tacitly confirmed the presence of this third lens in the form of a product announcement graphic on their website. The graphic shows four circles, presumably 3 lenses and 1 flash not too dissimilar from the layout seen in the Reddit leak (below). While we still wait for any official specs or details, it’s safe to say that this phone will probably be in the sub-$300 category (or maybe slightly higher because of the new US tariffs announced just last week).

The most notable change is the updated camera setup. Where the original model offered a straightforward 50MP main shooter paired with a basic depth sensor, the CMF Phone 2 adds a third lens to the mix. Judging by its position and shape, there’s a good chance we’re looking at the inclusion of an ultrawide camera—a decision that would align with the growing expectations in the sub-$300 segment. For a phone targeting value-conscious users, that extra versatility in the camera department can make a daily difference.

Aside from the tweak in hardware, the overall build and identity of the phone appear to remain intact. The matte plastic back, exposed screws, and signature CMF dial all carry over, suggesting that Nothing’s modular ecosystem of accessories will likely stay compatible with this version too. The plastic rear obviously hints at the lack of wireless charging, although maybe Nothing will surprise with the release of new modules/accessories that are backward-compatible with the Phone 1. We’re also yet to see what color options launch with the Phone 2 Pro.

While the leaked image doesn’t shed light on the internal specs, previous rumors hinted at a Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chip possibly making its way into the CMF Phone 2. It’s worth noting that Nothing’s recently launched Phone 3a and 3a Pro models already use this processor. So while a step up from the Dimensity 7300 used in the original CMF Phone 1 is possible, it’s not yet confirmed. Historically, Nothing has treated its CMF line as the entry-level offering, keeping it a notch below the mainline Phone series in terms of raw performance.

April 28th isn’t too far away, and it’s entirely possible that the Phone 2 Pro will be fairly reasonable, since it’s targeted more at the Indian market than US or other western markets. Nothing’s carved its niche out in India, relying on actors to be their brand ambassadors. The CMF Phone 2 Pro marks the second set product releases from Nothing this year, with many more in the pipeline. Nothing’s Phone 3 (their flagship series) is still in the works, with a tentative July or August launch date, coinciding with the launch of other flagship phones from Google and Apple.

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