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ToggleThe latest addition to Nothing’s lineup, the CMF Phone 2 Pro, significantly expands the CMF range. As a mid-range smartphone, it introduces several design upgrades, enhanced performance, a new telephoto camera, and a slightly larger screen—all while retaining the brand’s signature aesthetics. Released shortly after the Phone 3a, the Phone 2 Pro invites a comparison between the two models.
If you’re looking to understand how these two devices differ in terms of camera quality, battery life, design elements, performance metrics, and pricing, you’ll find this comprehensive comparison useful in making an informed choice.
The CMF Phone 2 Pro and the Nothing Phone 3a both feature a 6.77-inch AMOLED display, offering a maximum brightness of 3000 nits and a fluid 120Hz refresh rate. They both utilize 2160Hz PWM dimming for eye comfort and support HDR10+. However, the CMF Phone 2 Pro is notably lighter at just 185g and slimmer at 7.8mm, sporting an IP54 rating. In contrast, the Phone 3a is a bit heftier at 201g and boasts an IP64 rating, which provides better protection against dust and water.
Under the hood, the Nothing Phone 3a is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chipset in the Indian market, complemented by 8GB RAM. On the other hand, the CMF Phone 2 Pro runs on MediaTek’s Dimensity 7300 Pro 5G processor, also equipped with 8GB RAM, providing smooth performance for most tasks.
When it comes to photography, the Phone 3a houses a 50MP telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom and an impressive 30x digital zoom, accompanied by an 8MP ultrawide lens and a primary 50MP sensor featuring OIS and EIS. The device also boasts a high-resolution 32MP selfie camera.
In contrast, the CMF Phone 2 Pro comes with a slightly wider 8MP ultrawide camera and a 16MP front camera, while still utilizing a 50MP main sensor and a telephoto lens with 20x digital zoom. While both devices can record 4K video at 30 frames per second and support slow motion at 120 fps, the Phone 3a excels in both zoom capability and selfie quality.
Both models are equipped with a 5000mAh battery. However, the Phone 3a shines with its support for 50W fast charging, allowing it to reach a full charge in just 56 minutes. In comparison, the CMF Phone 2 Pro supports 33W charging and offers 5W reverse wired charging, which is beneficial for charging accessories. In terms of software, both devices operate on Android 15-based Nothing OS, with v3.1 for the Phone 3a and v3.2 for the CMF 2 Pro. Each device promises three years of Android updates; however, the CMF Phone 2 Pro boasts a more extensive six-year support plan for security updates, compared to the Phone 3a’s four years.
The Nothing Phone 3a is priced at Rs 24,999 for the 8GB+128GB model, while the 8GB + 256GB variant costs Rs 26,999. In contrast, the CMF Phone 2 Pro starts at a more budget-friendly price of Rs 18,999 for the 8GB + 128GB variant, with the 8GB + 256GB version retailing at Rs 20,999.