Nothing’s sub-brand CMF simply introduced its first smartphone below the guise of the Cellphone 1. Whereas the identify is a derivative from Nothing’s lineup, it does are available a distinctive semi-modular design. What makes it extra distinguishable is its funds price ticket. The handset will hit the cabinets alongside the Buds Professional 2 and Watch Professional 2.
The CMF Cellphone 1 has a semi-modular design
Not like Nothing’s clear and glyph lighting configuration, the CMF Cellphone 1 comes with an interchangeable again cowl you’ll be able to swap out for different finishes. You may as well set up equipment through the quilt reminiscent of attaching a lanyard or a flip stand. CMF sells these equipment alongside the case for €35 (~$38) and the stand and cardholder priced at €25 (~$27) apiece.
Aside from making it modular, CMF talked about the Cellphone 1’s design permits faster entry to inner parts throughout restore. Regardless of the interchangeable cowl, the 5,000 mAh battery pack shouldn’t be simply detachable. It boasts wired charging that tops out at 33 watts, which is somewhat respectable for a tool in its class.
The CMF Cellphone 1 is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7300 SoC, which is a mid-range 4 nm chipset. This affords a barely muted processing energy in comparison with the Nothing Cellphone (2a)’s Dimensity 7200 chip or Galaxy A55’s (evaluate) Exynos 1480 chip, however ought to be speedy sufficient for multitasking and informal gaming.
The entrance contains a 6.7-inch AMOLED show in Full HD+ decision with a 120 Hz refresh price and a pair of,000 nits of peak brightness. There’s an built-in optical fingerprint scanner beneath the show as nicely.
The again boasts a twin digicam configuration spearheaded by a 50 MP essential sensor and a pair of MP depth sensor. This shoots 4K video and helps AI vivid mode and Android’s Extremely HDR whereas booting on Nothing OS 2.6, an Android 14 pores and skin. The front-facing digicam is represented by a 16 MP shooter that information as much as 1080p video.
The CMF Watch Professional 2 will get an interchangeable bezel
The brand new CMF Watch Professional 2 ditches the squarish form of its predecessor in favor of a spherical smartwatch kind issue. Nonetheless, it now makes provision for an interchangeable bezel. In the meanwhile, it’s only provided with a flat or curved bezel you’ll be able to swap.
Moreover, the Watch Professional 2 is available in an aluminum alloy chassis and has a devoted button on the highest proper. As well as, the smartwatch itself is IP68 licensed with its 1.32-inch AMOLED show sporting a decision depend of 353 pixels per inch. This helps an At all times-On Show with greater than 100 watch faces to select from.
Beneath the show lies a biometric sensor utilized in measuring coronary heart price and SpO2 (blood oxygen), though the smartwatch additionally options sleep and stress monitoring and menstrual cycle prediction for ladies. As for health, a complete of 120 actions are supported in addition to computerized detection for five sports activities.
The CMF Watch Professional 2 is able to Bluetooth calls whereas rated for 11 days of battery life between prices. It’s appropriate with iPhone and Android smartphones.
CMF Buds Professional 2
The design of the CMF Cellphone 1 extends to the corporate’s Buds Professional 2. Specifically, the case of the brand new wi-fi ANC earbuds boast a mechanical dial that you should utilize for playback and quantity management or to change between totally different listening modes. The buds themselves characteristic a stemmed design and are IP55 water resistant.
CMF’s Buds Professional 2 options upgrades on the audio entrance as nicely. The model claimed it would sport deeper bass, richer particulars, and extra correct sound output in comparison with the first-generation Buds Professional. There’s help for high-res LDAC codec, too, augmenting the prevailing AAC and SBC Bluetooth codecs.
By way of Lively Noise Cancellation, the set nonetheless depends on hybrid ANC coupled with transparency mode. A brand new spatial audio impact can also be launched, delivering a theater-like listening expertise.
CMF Cellphone 1, Watch Professional 2, and Buds Professional 2 costs
CMF’s Cellphone 1 retails for €239 (~$259) with a 6/128 GB setup and €269 (~$290) with an 8/256 GB configuration. This gorgeous a lot undercuts Nothing’s Cellphone (2a) our colleague reviewed. Nonetheless, it is unclear if CMF has plans to launch the Cellphone 1 within the USA.
As for the CMF Watch Professional 2, it instructions a €69 (~$74) price ticket whilst you can bundle the bezel with an additional band for €19 (!$21). Then again, the CMF Buds Professional 2 prices €59 (~$64) a pair.