CMF by Nothing Phone 1 Rumored to Be a Rebranded Nothing Phone 2a with Unique Design

CMF By Nothing Phone 1 is anticipated to launch soon as the first phone from Carl Pei-led Nothing’s sub-brand CMF. Although the brand has not confirmed this name, a tipster has leaked the alleged specifications and pricing of the handset, suggesting it would be a rebranded Nothing Phone 2a. The CMF By Nothing Phone 1 is said to feature a 6.67-inch OLED screen and a MediaTek Dimensity 7200 chipset.

Tipster @realMlgmXyysd has shared the price and specifications of CMF by Nothing Phone 1 on X (formerly Twitter). According to the tipster, the phone will be released in July, priced between $249 and $279 (approximately Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 23,000). The device is expected to have a replaceable plastic back cover and might lack the LED light Glyph interface. The leaked hardware details suggest it could be a rebranded version of the Nothing Phone 2a with a different design.

The CMF by Nothing Phone 1 is tipped to run on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 SoC, paired with 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM, the same chipset found in the Nothing Phone 2a. It is said to sport a 6.67-inch OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, whereas the Phone 2a features a slightly larger 6.7-inch AMOLED screen. The phone could ship with Android 14-based Nothing OS 2.6.

In terms of design, the CMF by Nothing Phone 1 is expected to come in black, blue, green, and orange shades. This color variety, along with the replaceable plastic back cover, suggests a focus on customization and personalization.

The pricing and specifications indicate that the CMF by Nothing Phone 1 aims to offer a competitive mid-range option with robust performance and a distinct design, differentiating itself from its sibling, the Nothing Phone 2a.

Overall, the upcoming CMF by Nothing Phone 1 looks poised to attract a diverse audience with its combination of solid hardware, unique design elements, and a price point that offers good value for money.

Like the Phone 2a, the CMF by Nothing Phone 1 is tipped to house a 5,000mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging. It could offer Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity options. The CMF by Nothing Phone 1 is said to carry the model number A015. As per the leak, it will come in black, blue, green, and orange shades. The orange colourway is said to be exclusive to the Indian market.