This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Nothing CMF Phone 1 (Image: Nothing) We’re big fans of the phones and earbuds from Nothing, a young tech start up from the UK that made waves with its Nothing Phone 1, Phone 2 and Phone 2a that have glowing LED lights in their transparent cases. Though its products are competitively priced, the firm also has a sub-brand called CMF that makes even cheaper gadgets, and it has just launched its first Android smartphone, the CMF Phone 1 - at a cost of just £209.
Related articles I tried this £69 Galaxy Watch rival and it’s seriously impressive Nothing Phone 2a review: Mid-range marvel CMF stands for ‘colour, material, finish’ in a nod to the design values the company holds, and the new phone certainly catches the eye. It has a bold industrial look with exposed screws on the rear that allow you to remove the back plate and replace it with other plastic or vegan leather coloured casings that cost £29. Each case has a distinctive circular part in the bottom right corner that unscrews and allows you to add any one of three accessories at a time, each of which costs £19.
There’s a flip stand for watching videos in landscape, a card case, and a lovely looking lanyard. It’s great to see thoughtful design touches at accessible prices for a phone that’s already very affordable. Express.
co.uk has had the phone in hand for a week, and it feels well built despite.