• The primary smartphone from the CMF model attracts with a low value and several other attention-grabbing options
• They’re, for instance, a replaceable again or assist for modular equipment
• A visual downside is the absence of NFC for cell funds
• Along with the cellphone, the CMF model additionally offered new watches and headphones

The CMF model, behind the British firm Nothing, offered its first smartphone at the moment. It was already clear from the primary trailers that will probably be an authentic piece of {hardware}, and at the moment’s premiere solely proves it. The CMF Cellphone 1 has a number of points of interest up its sleeve, certainly one of which is undoubtedly the value.

CMF Cellphone 1 by Nothing permits you to change your again

The CMF Cellphone 1 is likable as a result of it is low-cost and would not attempt to camouflage it in any means – the producer might simply make a faux glass again, a faux metallic body and embellish the again with a ridiculous variety of pointless cameras. As a substitute, CMF determined to confess a plastic physique, and made it a precedence.

CMF Cellphone 1 in 4 colour variants

The again of the cellphone accommodates a number of seen screws that permit the again cowl to be eliminated and changed simply – if the colour variant you acquire seems unhealthy otherwise you scratch the unique cowl, nothing is less complicated than shopping for a brand new one. Will probably be out there in black, blue, inexperienced and orange, with the primary three made from plastic, the final of silicone polymer that imitates leather-based.

CMF Cellphone 1: replaceable again

As well as, the screws will not be the one distinguishing aspect of the again. Of their decrease proper nook is a wheel, which we initially thought could be used to manage the cellphone (for instance, to alter the quantity), however in reality it’s an anchor level for varied equipment. For instance, a case for fee (and different) playing cards, a loop for a lanyard or a sensible stand may be connected to it.

The cellphone itself has dimensions of 164 x 77 x 8 mm and weighs 197 grams, the producer additionally boasts of IPX2 resistance, which signifies that it will possibly stand up to dripping water. In line with Nothing, nonetheless, it lasted 3 seconds at a depth of 25 cm throughout inside assessments.

AMOLED show and just one fundamental digicam

The entrance of the cellphone is stuffed with a 6.67″ AMOLED show with Full HD+ decision, a refresh charge of 120 Hz (as much as 240 Hz for contact) and a most brightness of 2000 nits. The show features a built-in fingerprint reader and a round gap for a 16MP selfie digicam.

Within the higher left nook of the again is the primary digicam consisting of a 50 Mpx sensor from Sony and a 2 Mpx depth sensor for a extra pure bokeh impact in portrait pictures. The digicam is able to recording 4K video at 30 frames per second, or Full HD movies at 60 fps.

The place has NFC gone?

The CMF Cellphone 1 is powered by the 4nm MediaTek Dimensity 7300 chipset, which Nothing co-developed. The chipset may be supplemented with both 6 or 8 GB of RAM (with the potential of a digital improve of 8 GB), storage will then be provided in capacities of 128 or 256 GB. As well as, the storage may be expanded with a reminiscence card as much as a capability of two TB.

Wi-fi connectivity is supported by 5G, Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3, however the producer has reprehensibly omitted NFC – so we have now to neglect about cell funds with this cellphone. Within the case of the CMF Cellphone 1, the storage vitality is a battery with a capability of 5000 mAh and assist for 33W charging, however the charger just isn’t included within the bundle. The working system is Nothing OS 2.6 primarily based on Android 14, with the producer promising 2 main system updates and three years of safety patches.

CMF Watch Professional 2: a trendy watch with a replaceable bezel

Along with the brand new cellphone, the CMF model additionally launched new sensible watches and wi-fi headphones. The CMF Watch Professional 2 is happy with its easy design, which may be made much more particular with an exchangeable body – you may select from each a curved and a flat form. The strap can be modified, the standard 22 mm axis ensures the attachment.

The CMF Watch Professional 2 represents a 1.32″ AMOLED show with a decision of 466 × 466 pixels and a most brightness of 620 nits. It’s attainable to decide on certainly one of greater than 100 dials on the display, and within the system setting you may monitor the standard information from sports activities actions and well being. The watch can file coronary heart charge, blood oxygen saturation, stress, sleep high quality or information from greater than 120 sports activities actions. There may be additionally a monitor file, because the watch has a built-in GPS. Because of IP68 safety, they don’t seem to be afraid of water actions both.

The watch can be used to make calls, obtain notifications or play media saved on the cellphone. The built-in battery with a capability of 305 mAh can preserve the watch alive for as much as 11 days, or 9 days with intensive use.

CMF Buds Professional 2: low-cost headphones with ANC

The final product launched is the CMF Buds Professional 2 headphones. The design has not modified in comparison with the earlier era, however numerous adjustments have taken place inside. Considered one of them is the usage of new 11mm dynamic drivers that accompany 6mm tweeters for a richer sound. The headphones additionally newly assist the LDAC codec for high-resolution audio streaming. There may be additionally assist for energetic noise cancellation (ANC), as much as 50 dB. The icing on the cake is the assist for encompass sound results.

CMF Buds Professional 2 are supposed to last as long as 43 hours on a single cost with steady charging and with ANC turned off, or 30 hours with ANC on. The field and headphones can be provided in black, white, blue and purple colours, and on the field there’s a round controller used to alter the quantity, obtain and dangle up calls or to show ANC on and off.

Costs and availability

The CMF Watch Professional 2 may be ordered at the moment, its availability is about for Friday, July 12, and will probably be offered for 1,699 crowns.

The CMF Buds Professional 2 headphones may be ordered at the moment, their availability is about for Friday, July 12, and they are going to be offered for 1,499 crowns.

Sadly, the CMF Cellphone 1 smartphone won’t formally hit the Czech market, however will probably be out there from the producer’s web site:

• The 8/128 GB variant will value 4,369 crowns together with VAT.
• The 8/256 GB variant will value 5,999 crowns together with VAT.

Spare covers value 759 crowns, modular equipment 549 crowns. With the acquisition of the cellphone, you get a reduction of 15 or 40 % on these equipment.

Writer of the article

Jakub Karásek

A fan of cell know-how, convertibles and wi-fi charging, a fan of onerous music and a lover of quick driving in go-karts, bikes and skis. Opponent of FUP, sluggish web and overgrown smartphones.