This $280 Android phone just set a new standard for budget handsets - and it looks great

Nothing's affordable sub-brand, CMF, has announced a new phone alongside a trio of earbuds. The CMF Phone 2 Pro, which succeeds last year's CMF Phone 1, is a budget smartphone that takes on the likes of the Moto G series, Samsung Galaxy A lineup, and even the more expensive Google Pixel 9a -- all for under $300.  

A bold design that isn't afraid to experiment

The CMF Phone 2 Pro carries Nothing's signature bold look and nomenclature. The biggest upgrade is in the optics department. Like the Nothing Phone 3a Pro, the new Pro phone adds a telephoto camera to the main and ultrawide-angle lenses. And like its predecessor, it retains the modular design, so you can add various screw-in accessories to have more fun with the design. 

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