If I only had $300 to spend on a budget smartphone, I would need to get something fairly disappointing. It would likely look (and feel) dated, have abysmal specs, and have few options for accessories — if any at all. That’s why last year’s CMF Phone 1 — a sub-$250 budget phone from Nothing — was such a sensation. It was a phone that pretty much anyone could afford, but it didn’t come with the usual trappings of a budget device.
Now, Nothing is back with the 2025 CMF Phone 2 Pro. It’s got multiple spec upgrades, a new “Pro” name, and some cool accessories for its unique modular system. It also has a slightly higher price, but I think most people will be OK with that once they see what they’re getting. At least, most people outside the United States, anyway.