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Digital Trends
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Digital Trends
Does Nothing's new CMF phone bend or break in durability test?
Nothing's new CMF Phone 2 Pro has been very warmly received since its launch last month, with many loving it for its fun design and decent specs for a handset costing just $279. A new Android phone like this was always going to attract the attention of YouTuber Zack Nelson — he of JerryRigEverything — who's just dropped a new durability video featuring Nothing's latest budget device. His infamous test subjects phones to an unrealistic amount of scratching, scraping, burning, and bending, but offers viewers a good idea of just how robust a handset is in the face of extreme pressure. The display on the CMF Phone 2 Pro, it turns out, offers a decent amount of scratch resistance, with Nelson noting that it's made of Panda Glass, which is similar to Corning's Gorilla Glass in that it's designed to offer not only scratch resistance but also drop protection and decent touch sensitivity. Next, out comes the box cutter, which the tech YouTuber then happily drags down the side of the device. It's no surprise that the CMF Phone 2 Pro's frame doesn't come out well here, with the plastic frame unable to offer any real protection against the bladed onslaught. So, you know, keep your box cutter away from this device. Nelson, who now has more than nine million followers, then uses the blade to carve out a drawing of a carrot on the phone's plastic orange back, demonstrating that the back is also plastic, and that he can draw a carrot. The naked flame test does what it says on the tin, testing the phone's 6.77-inch AMOLED display against the heat of a naked flame, and it actually holds up surprisingly well in the face of prolonged burning. Finally, the bend test. It's not scientific — Nelson simply bends it with his bare hands — but it gives you some idea of a phone's structural integrity. There have been handsets that have broken clean in two, but the CMF Phone 2 Pro suffers nothing more than a little flexing, and continues to operate normally. It's all very impressive. Commenting on the handset at the end, Nelson says: 'I'm a big fan of the innovation, and an extra big fan of the price point, and I'm looking forward to seeing what CMF comes out with next.'
GSM Arena
08-05-2025
- GSM Arena
Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro review
The second CMF phone is here, and it is a Pro model to boot. Whether a vanilla model is on the way is beyond the scope of this review, but it's clear the new phone aims higher than its predecessor. Nothing keeps growing its portfolio, and we are here for it. The CMF Phone 2 Pro is very similar to the original CMF Phone 1 when it comes to design. The attachment point and exposed screws are the signature elements of the brand. It's a look that definitely stands out, which is definitely a good thing these days. The CMF Phone 2 Pro is also more durable than its predecessor, with things like Panda Glass on the front and an IP54 ingress protection rating, alongside a manufacturer's promise that the phone should last for up to 20 minutes in up to 25cm of fresh water. The back is still made of plastic, though, with the pros and cons that entails. Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro 5G specs at a glance: Body: 164.0x78.0x7.8mm, 185g; plastic body, Panda Glass front; User-replaceable back cover, IP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes), Manufacturer-rated water-resistant (up to 25cm for 20 min). 164.0x78.0x7.8mm, 185g; plastic body, Panda Glass front; User-replaceable back cover, IP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes), Manufacturer-rated water-resistant (up to 25cm for 20 min). Display: 6.77" AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 800 nits (typ), 1300 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak), 1080x2392px resolution, 19.93:9 aspect ratio, 388ppi; Always-on display, Ultra HDR image support. 6.77" AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 800 nits (typ), 1300 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak), 1080x2392px resolution, 19.93:9 aspect ratio, 388ppi; Always-on display, Ultra HDR image support. Chipset: Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Pro (4 nm): Octa-core (4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55); Mali-G615 MC2. Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Pro (4 nm): Octa-core (4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55); Mali-G615 MC2. Memory: 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM; microSDXC. 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM; microSDXC. OS/Software: Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 3.2. Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 3.2. Rear camera: Wide (main) : 50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm, 1/1.57", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF; Telephoto : 50 MP, f/1.9, 50mm, 1/2.88", PDAF, 2x optical zoom; Ultra wide angle : 8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, 120-degree, 1/4.0", 1.12µm. : 50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm, 1/1.57", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF; : 50 MP, f/1.9, 50mm, 1/2.88", PDAF, 2x optical zoom; : 8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, 120-degree, 1/4.0", 1.12µm. Front camera: 16 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (wide), 1/3.0". 16 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (wide), 1/3.0". Video capture: Rear camera : 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS; Front camera : 1080p@30fps. : 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS; : 1080p@30fps. Battery: 5000mAh; 33W wired, 5W reverse wired. 5000mAh; 33W wired, 5W reverse wired. Connectivity: 5G; Wi-Fi 6; BT 5.3; NFC. 5G; Wi-Fi 6; BT 5.3; NFC. Misc: Fingerprint reader (under display, optical). What about the internals, then? Well, the Pro mostly lives up to the moniker with quite a few upgrades over the CMF Phone 1. The display, for one, is bigger and brighter, with 10-bit color and HDR10+ support. The camera department has seen a lot of upgrades as well and is now much more versatile with a 50MP telephoto and an 8MP ultrawide added to the mix. On some markets, the CMF Phone 2 Pro also introduces NFC for payments. There are plenty of similarities between the CMF Phone 2 Pro and the original CMF Phone 1 on the inside too. The chipset hasn't changed much; it is now the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro instead of the regular 7300. The battery is the same 5,000 mAh pack with 33W wired charging support. Crucially, likely for many prospective buyers, the CMF Phone 2 Pro retains the microSD storage expansion slot. However with plenty of other hardware upgraded, it is understandable that the price of the CMF Phone 2 Pro has increased as well. At the time of writing, an 8GB/128GB unit will set you back around €250. Join us as we try to determine whether the Phone 2 Pro is a bargain at that price! Unboxing The CMF Phone 2 Pro ships in a rather thin sleeve-style cardboard box. There really isn't much material between the contents and any potential outside threat, which we don't appreciate. Even so, we are not too worried due to the internal arrangement, which has a box on top of the phone. Plus, the phone itself is nestled in a cradle for extra protection. Everything in the packaging, including said cradle, is made of recyclable materials, which is welcome. There is sadly no charger in the box, just a basic Type-C to Type-C cable. On the plus side, a clear plastic case is included, so you can start using your phone immediately. Page 2
