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News18
15-05-2025
- News18
Nothing Phone 3 Flagship Phone Confirmed, Will Be Priced Around Rs 80,000
Last Updated: Nothing Phone 3 is launching this year and the company has shared its details, expected price range and more this week. Nothing has started 2025 on a busy note with the Phone 3a series coming out first and recently the CMF Phone 2 version. But now it is time for the big guns to roll out and the Nothing Phone 3 launch teasers suggest we could see it happen soon. In fact, Nothing Co-Founder Carl Pei has shared some exciting updates about the latest Nothing premium phone which is going to feature in the flagship bracket, along with the likes of the OnePlus 13, Xiaomi 15 and even the iPhone 16 model. Pei even shared a blurred-out version of the upcoming Nothing Phone 3 model during the Android event this week. He even talked about what we can expect from the Phone 3 features, design and yes price as well. Nothing Phone 3 Details, Price And More The Nothing chief said the Phone 3 will be based on premium materials, major performance upgrades, and software that really levels things up. Going by these hints, we could see the Nothing Phone 3 powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite or the MediaTek Dimensity 9000 series chipset. Design-wise, Nothing has always focused on some unique forms and we expect the Phone 3 to include further upgrades. In addition to these hints, Pei also told us that the Phone 3 will be priced, somewhere around GBP 800 which comes close to Rs 90,000 in India. It is worth noting that the Phone 3 model was widely tipped to be announced in 2024 but the company decided to bide its time and probably add some AI functions into the device. Flagship Time? The biggest upgrade has to be in the camera department, and Nothing will have to go for the juggernaut, not only in terms of the feature but picking the best available hardware for the range. After all, the company is calling the Nothing Phone 3 its first true flagship, now we are eager to see how this premium model looks, feels and performs for the supposed price tag. We expect the Phone 3 to be announced in the next few months, most likely by July in the market.
India Today
04-05-2025
- Business
- India Today
CMF Phone 2 Pro goes on sale tomorrow: 5 key things to know, from India price to specs and more
Nothing has recently released its budget phone -- the CMF Phone 2 Pro -- in India. This is the second CMF Phone by the company and successor to the CMF Phone 1. While there is no information on the CMF Phone 2, the Pro model is set to hit the market. The sale will go live tomorrow, i.e. May 5, in India. At a starting price of Rs 18,999, the CMF Phone 2 Pro is equipped with a MediaTek's Dimensity 7300 Pro processor, a 5,000mAh battery and a triple camera setup. If you are looking for more experience-based information, here is our quick review of the CMF Phone 2 Pro. In this article, we will discuss the top 5 key things that you should know before rushing to buy the Phone 2 Pro sale tomorrow: 5 things you must know-- Price: The CMF Phone 2 Pro is Nothing's budget phone. The price starts at Rs 18,999, but the bank offers make it even better. The CMF Phone 2 Pro has launched in India with two storage options, both equipped with 8GB of RAM. The base variant with 128GB internal storage is priced at Rs 18,999, while the higher-end 256GB model is set at Rs 20,999. To sweeten the deal, Nothing is offering a limited-time bank discount of Rs 1,000, effectively bringing down the cost of the 128GB version to Rs 17,999 and the 256GB variant to Rs 19,999. This offer is applicable across major retail platforms, including Flipkart, Flipkart Minutes, Croma, and Vijay Sales, as well as through authorised offline retailers selling Nothing products.-- Design and display: The CMF Phone 2 Pro maintains a design language reminiscent of its predecessor, the CMF Phone 1, though it introduces several key refinements. Most notably, the new model upgrades to a triple rear camera setup—an improvement over the previous dual-camera arrangement. Interestingly, in the absence of a raised camera module, the third lens subtly blends into the back, giving it an appearance similar to a toggle aesthetic shift comes in the form of a dual-tone rear panel, lending the device a visual style somewhat akin to the Motorola Razr flip phones—albeit this model does not fold. This dual-finish look is exclusive to the orange and white variants, which feature contrasting textures on each half of the back. Meanwhile, the black and light green versions adopt a glittery finish for a more uniform phone is equipped with a 6.67-inch flexible AMOLED screen, framed by evenly proportioned bezels. It boasts a refresh rate of up to 120Hz and a peak brightness of 3,000 nits. At just 7.8mm thick, the CMF Phone 2 Pro is the slimmest model the brand has produced to date. Nothing describes the device as both 'ultra-slim' and 'ultra-light,' positioning it as a sleek and modern addition to its growing line-up.-- Processor: The CMF Phone 2 Pro is equipped with the latest MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro chipset. According to Nothing, the new processor delivers CPU speeds that are up to 10 per cent faster and offers up to a 5 per cent boost in graphics performance compared to the Dimensity 7300 5G chip found in the CMF Phone 1. The company also claims that the device can support 120fps gameplay in titles such as like the Nothing Phone 3a (review) series, the CMF Phone 2 Pro includes the Essential Space feature—a dedicated button providing quick access to functions like voice recordings, screenshots, photos, and more. Nothing has stated that additional AI functionalities will be introduced to the phone and Essential Space 'very soon'.The handset operates on NothingOS 3.0, built on Android 15. Users will receive three years of major Android updates and six years of security patches.-- Battery: Fuelling the device is a 5,000mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging. While we are still testing the device, here is what we have found out so far.-- Camera: The CMF Phone 2 Pro introduces several enhancements, with a particular emphasis on its camera system. Unlike the CMF Phone 1, which featured a single rear camera, the new model is equipped with a triple-lens setup. This includes a 50-megapixel main sensor—similar to the one used in the Nothing Phone 3a—a 50-megapixel telephoto lens offering 2x optical zoom and up to 20x digital zoom, and an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens with a 119.5-degree field of view. On the front, the device features a 16-megapixel camera for Watch
India Today
30-04-2025
- India Today
With style and substance, CMF Phone 2 Pro gives us something to talk about
For a brand that is less than five years old, Nothing has learnt the tricks of the trade, very quickly. It doesn't waste any time and works at breakneck speed, whether it be with products, announcements, or catching social media buzz early. Carl Pei's marketing genius needs little introduction. The team that he has built appears to be as good. It is important to understand and appreciate these things because the smartphone market, particularly in India, is super competitive. So much so that, unless you really pull a rabbit out of your hat, there are chances that you'll go unnoticed. The struggle doesn't end once you're spotted. You must continue to deliver on what you promised to stay but make it affordableWith CMF Phone 1, the maiden smartphone from sub-brand CMF, Nothing tried to do something different. The idea was to give power back to the customer by giving them the tools – it thought of and was able to make – to personalise their phone and make it look the way they liked through optional accessories. It made colourful back covers – not cases – that they could swap and feel like they bought a new phone without having to pay the big bucks. At the same time, accessories like stand, lanyard, and card case, brought extra conveniences. CMF Phone 2 Pro gets a tweaked design, though it is built around the same CMF Phone 1 template. Modularity when done right is possibly the best thing that could happen to a gadget. Having the choice to buy a phone once and style it later, is the sort of thing that dreams are made of. The problem is that modularity doesn't come cheap, and the CMF Phone 1 was dirt-cheap, with a sticker price of Rs 15,999 for the base variant with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. Nothing sold a lot of these phones – the claim was 1 lakh units in 3 hours on day 1 sale itself – but even if it sold them at a loss – which most probably it didn't – there was only so much hardware that it could assemble at these prices. The specs were the CMF Phone 2 Proadvertisement Not everyone is into Lego and those who want variety can always buy a case – multiple for the same price in fact – and be done with it. Nothing knew the next generation couldn't rely on novelty alone. The specs needed to be better. And that is precisely what it has done with the Gen 2 model. The upgrades, in fact, are so big, Nothing added the suffix 'pro' to it, which, I believe, is a great marketing move. It keeps the mystery around the CMF Phone 2 alive, leaving people with something to talk about even after the buzz around the CMF Phone 2 Pro fizzles. Not to mention, it makes it look like Nothing has taken a giant leap after the CMF Phone 1. Finally, the naming allows it to tweak a few things here and there while also increasing the price, ever so slightly. The Phone 2 Pro starts at Rs 18,999 for 8GB/128GB. A version with double the storage will set you back by Rs 20,999. (The Phone 1 was Rs 15,999 for 6GB/128GB.) The display is bigger and brighter compared to Phone 1's. The Phone 2 Pro has a slightly bigger 6.77-inch (versus 6.67-inch for Phone 1) 1080p AMOLED display which can get brighter by up to 3,000 nits (versus 2,000 nits in Phone 1). It can refresh at up to 120 times per second. The MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro inside it is advertised as giving 10 percent faster CPU performance and 5 percent better graphics, over the 'regular' Dimensity 7300 in the Phone 1. Default RAM is now 8GB (up from 6GB). The camera setup has received the biggest overhaul with the Phone 2 Pro toting three brand-new sensors – a 50-megapixel f/1.8 wide, 50-megapixel 2x telephoto, and 8-megapixel ultrawide. Running the show is Nothing OS 3.2 with longer software support: 3/6 years versus 2/3 years before. The battery is 5,000mAh, the same as the Phone 1. Charging is also still capped at 33W, but you get a charger in the box (a first for any Nothing phone).Accessories, lenses, and that signature twistadvertisementThe unique see-through aesthetic is understandably harder to pull off at these prices, so Nothing found a workaround and put actual screws on the surface to give you a deeper sense of connection with your phone. The CMF Phone 2 Pro keeps that look all the way down to the plug-in dial at the bottom for attaching last-gen accessories, even if much of the original modularity seems like it is on the verge of retirement. You don't get to swap many covers, new or old, any more, which was a big sale pitch for the Phone 1. Nothing has made a universal cover that you simply put on top of whatever colour phone you have bought, so, there is no need for complete disassembly. Nothing would have you believe that it is intentional. The IP-rating has been improved from IP52 to IP54, which has made keeping a close lid on things sort of mandatory in this generation (even if it takes away some of the fun of pulling apart your phone every once in a while without voiding the warranty). The camera setup has been massively overhauled. advertisementThe cover, which is once again sold separately, lets you magnetically attach another accessory, the wallet and stand combo, to it. Nothing will also sell you interchangeable lenses for the Phone 2 Pro to add fisheye and macro effects in photos, making its camera system even more versatile than it already is. Look, the Phone 1 did not have a gazillion accessories. Neither does the Phone 2 Pro. But that is not the point. What matters is, there is something new to talk about, and it's all been done very phones have their limitations. They always have, they always will, but every once in a while, a new smartphone rises from the dust to surprise and excite, keeping the spirit of thoughtful innovation alive in a market that, let's face it, can be fierce and daunting. It's still early days for Nothing. It is building a community. It is trying to earn their trust. And it is doing it the old-school way, letting its product choices do the CMF Phone 1 was a spectacle. CMF Phone 2 Pro is basically Nothing saying, 'hey, we're here to stay.' Watch out.
Forbes
28-04-2025
- Forbes
Why Nothing's CMF Phone Pro 2 Is A New Departure
Nothing, the London-based phone company, is on a roll. It has already launched two phones this year, with the prospect of a flagship handset still to come. Now, the company's budget sub-brand, CMF has released a new and highly affordable phone: CMF Phone Pro 2, but it's very different from the phone it succeeds. CMF Phone 2 Pro has just been unveiled. That was the CMF Phone 1 —though please note there's no CMF Phone 2, only this Pro version, which is the first element of departure for the company. The Pro element likely comes down to the three rear cameras, which are a 50-megapixel main camera, a 50-megapixel telephoto and 8-megapixel ultra-wide. New software for the cameras promises advanced algorithms and with intelligent processing to improve photos and video. Where last year's CMF Phone 1 had removable backplates for customization, that's not the case here — seemingly removing a unique element for the brand. However, there are still accessories, such as a card wallet and fish-eye lens kit, attached using a supplied special screwdriver. The new phone is slimmer, 7.8mm thick, excluding the camera bump, and weighs 185g. There's water-resistance, but IP54 means you can't dunk it in water. The battery life should be strong as there's a 5,000mAh battery. The 6.77-inch OLED display is 50% brighter at peak brightness than last year's model, and the previous absence of NFC has been remedied, so you can use it for contactless payments. Other differences of note: the fingerprint sensor sits in the display, there's a decent-but-not-exceptional MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro 5G chipset on board. The colors are white, black, light green and CMF's signature orange. The rear of the phone is plastic (Nothing describes it as 'glass-like', which may be one of the ways the phone reveals its bargain pricing. It comes with three years of Android updates and six years of security patches and is powered by Nothing OS 3.0, based on Android 15. The U.S. price is $279, with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage, available via Nothing's Beta Program. In the U.K., there's additionally a model with less storage, 128GB, which sells for £219, where the 256GB model costs £249. The addition of Pro features is a big departure for CMF. Where we must hope things haven't changed is value for money, a linchpin of the brand until now. Here I think there's reason to believe there's continuity and if it lives up to the newly released specs, it could be a popular budget phone. Pre-orders from are now open, with open sales beginning on May 6. Nothing also released three versions of earbuds, analyzed by Forbes contributor Mark Sparrow, here.
Hindustan Times
28-04-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
CMF Phone 2 Pro launching in India today: How to watch live stream and what to expect
Nothing is set to launch its second budget smartphone, the CMF Phone 2 Pro, in India today, April 28, at 6:30 PM IST. The launch event will be streamed live on the official CMF by Nothing social media channels and YouTube. Fans and tech enthusiasts can watch the event via the livestream link provided by the company. The CMF Phone 2 Pro follows the brand's first foray into budget smartphones, the CMF Phone 1, which was introduced in 2024. While the CMF Phone 1 made its mark with a unique design and affordable pricing, the new model promises significant upgrades. The 'Pro' label hints at improved features, although the full details remain mostly under wraps. Interestingly, some reports suggest that the CMF Phone 2 could also make an appearance at the event, though it is not confirmed yet. 15% OFF 17% OFF 20% OFF 18% OFF Leaks suggest that the CMF Phone 2 Pro will likely be priced around Rs. 20,000, similar to the CMF Phone 1, which debuted at Rs. 15,999 in India. The addition of the 'Pro' label may account for a slight price hike, but the phone is expected to remain under Rs. 20,000. If priced higher, it could overlap with the upcoming Nothing Phone 3a. Not sure which mobile to buy? CMF Phone 2 Pro: Key Features (Confirmed) The CMF Phone 2 Pro will come with several upgrades over its predecessor. Notably, the device will feature a triple-camera system, an improvement over the CMF Phone 1's dual-camera setup. There is also a new dual-tone back panel with distinct textures and two colour options: vibrant orange and classic grey. The phone will be powered by MediaTek's Dimensity 7300 Pro processor, which will offer better CPU and graphics performance compared to the earlier model. The device will also include a next-generation NPU capable of handling 4.8 trillion operations per second, paired with AI-based functionalities. For photography, the CMF Phone 2 Pro will feature a 50MP primary sensor, a 50MP telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom, and an 8MP ultra-wide lens with a 119.5-degree field of view. A new feature called the Essential Key, introduced with the Nothing Phone 3a earlier this year, will be also come with the new device. This key will allow quick access to voice notes, screenshots, photos, and other files, with AI to organise content into categories. The display is expected to be one of the key selling points, with Nothing claiming it to be the 'largest and brightest' in its segment. It will support 120fps gaming and offer a 1000Hz touch response rate for smoother interaction during gameplay. First Published Date: 28 Apr, 16:51 IST
