CMF Phone 1 launch confirmed; back panel teased ahead of debut
CMF Phone 1 is set to launch soon as the first smartphone from the Nothing sub-brand. CMF by Nothing has officially announced the name and confirmed the imminent launch of the handset. It has also teased a key design element of the upcoming smartphone. CMF is a sub-brand of the UK-based startup led by OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei and focuses on innovative designs. Previous reports had claimed that the CMF Phone 1 could be a rebranded Nothing Phone 2a that was launched in March this year, but with a noticeably different design.
CMF Phone 1 will be launched soon
CMF by Nothing has officially confirmed that the CMF Phone 1 will be available “soon” in a after on X. The report also suggests that the upcoming phone will debut as an entry-level smartphone.
Notably, an earlier leak regarding the CMF Phone 1 also suggested that it could be an entry-level model priced around Rs. 12,000 in the country. The smartphone maker is yet to officially announce plans to launch the handset in India.
CMF Phone 1 Design Teased
While no other details about the handset have been confirmed, the company has shared a teaser image of the CMF Phone 1 in the aforementioned post. It shows an orange faux leather panel with what appears to be a circular dial at one corner, similar to the one on the CMF Buds charging case. The dial on the TWS earphone case served as a lanyard holder. It is not yet known if the dial will serve another purpose on the handset.
Meet the CMF Phone 1. Beautifully designed.
The use of @Nothing‘s innovation and meticulous attention to design, it provides a beautiful entry point into our full product ecosystem.
Because others overlook this category, we give it our full attention.
Available soon. photo.twitter.com/gaeRCjuTC9
— CMF by Nothing (@cmfbynothing) June 6, 2024
Notably, the Glyph interface found on all Nothing smartphones, including the Phone 2a, is missing from all teasers and leaks of the CMF Phone 1.
CMF Phone 1 Specifications, Features (Leaked)
The CMF Phone 1 was previously rumored to feature a 6.7-inch 120Hz OLED display with thick bezels. The device is expected to be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7200 SoC, paired with 6GB of RAM. The phone is also likely to come with support for 128GB and 256GB of UFS 2.2 onboard storage. It is also expected to ship with NothingOS 2.6. 0, which is yet to be publicly available.
For optics, the CMF Phone 1 is likely to pack a 50-megapixel primary rear sensor alongside another 50-megapixel wide-angle camera. The front-facing camera on the handset is expected to pack a 16-megapixel sensor. It is also likely to pack a 5,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging support.
