REVIEW – GADGETSNAP SPECIAL // CLASSIFIED BRIEFING

The CMF Phone 2 Pro measures 164 x 78 x 7.8mm and weighs 185g, making it notably lightweight and slim. Its precisely engineered curved edges ensure a comfortable and secure grip. The device’s construction is entirely from high-grade polycarbonate, yet it successfully conveys a premium feel due to its innovative dual-texture finish: a smooth, matte upper section seamlessly transitions into a lower portion with a metallic-like tactile quality. Distinctive CMF design elements, such as exposed, precision-machined screws and a refined, integrated control knob, contribute to its unique industrial aesthetic.

DURABILITY REPORT: The device holds an IP54 rating, providing certified protection against dust ingress and splashing water from any direction. Nothing further specifies its capability to withstand immersion in 25cm of water for up to 20 minutes. Real-world assessments, including a 28-day trial without a protective case, indicate commendable resilience against everyday wear and minor impacts. However, it is crucial to note that some direct competitors offer superior IP67 or IP68 ratings, providing more extensive water and dust resistance. The back cover is permanently fixed, reinforcing an integrated design approach.

TACTILE FEEDBACK: All physical buttons, including the power and volume rockers, exhibit precise actuation and satisfying tactile feedback, contributing to an optimal user interaction experience.

The device features a 6.77-inch flexible AMOLED display, a technology fundamental for achieving true blacks and exceptionally vibrant colors. The resolution of 1080 x 2392 pixels translates to a pixel density of approximately 387-388 PPI, ensuring sharp and clear visuals for all content. The display supports 10-bit color depth, enabling it to render over 1.07 billion colors with a high contrast ratio of 1,000,000:1, resulting in rich, dynamic visuals. HDR10+ certification further enhances the dynamic range for compatible media, providing a more immersive viewing experience.

• ●Adaptive Refresh Rate: Dynamically adjusts up to 120Hz for fluid scrolling and animations, optimizing both visual smoothness and power consumption.
• ●Touch Sampling Rate: A rapid 1000Hz ensures near-instantaneous response to touch inputs, critical for gaming and fluid UI navigation.
• ●PWM Dimming: Features a high 2160Hz Pulse Width Modulation frequency, significantly reducing screen flicker to enhance eye comfort during prolonged use.
• ●Protection & Features: Protected by Panda Glass. Includes Always-on display functionality and Ultra HDR image support for enhanced visual quality.

The display’s slim and uniform bezels contribute to an expansive and immersive visual experience, positioning it as a leading choice for media consumption in its price segment.

The CMF Phone 2 Pro is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro 5G chipset, manufactured using an efficient 4nm TSMC process. This octa-core CPU consists of four high-performance Cortex-A78 cores clocked at 2.5 GHz and four power-efficient Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz, ensuring a balanced approach to demanding tasks and everyday efficiency. Graphical processing is handled by the Mali-G615 MC2 GPU.

The device is configured with 8 GB of LPDDR4X RAM, which can be virtually expanded using a RAM Boost feature that allocates a portion of the internal storage. Storage options include 128 GB and 256 GB variants, utilizing UFS 2.2 technology, and can be further expanded up to 2 TB via a dedicated microSD card slot.

BENCHMARK DATA

OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY REPORT

For daily usage and multitasking, the phone delivers a very smooth and responsive experience. Applications load swiftly, and switching between multiple apps is seamless, supported by the 8GB RAM. The AnTuTu score of 683,318 confirms its capability for smooth general usage.

Gaming Performance: While capable of running titles like BGMI at 120fps and PUBG at 90fps, graphically intensive games may require a reduction in settings for optimal stability. Reports indicate that performance can experience a noticeable hit during prolonged heavy usage, and high-frame-rate gaming stability requires further optimization. Despite these limitations, the device maintains comfortable thermal levels even during extended gaming sessions, preventing significant throttling.

The Dimensity 7300 Pro is quantitatively faster than chipsets like the Exynos 1380 (found in Galaxy A26) and MediaTek 6300 (Moto G Power 2025), positioning it favorably against other budget competitors. However, the UFS 2.2 storage, while adequate for most users, is not the fastest available, which might slightly impact loading times for very large files or games compared to devices with UFS 3.1 or higher.

The CMF Phone 2 Pro is equipped with a substantial 5000 mAh battery, a capacity that positions it favorably for extended usage. In rigorous “Active use” tests, the device achieved an impressive score of 14 hours and 38 minutes. CMF’s internal estimates suggest up to 22 hours of continuous YouTube playback, 10 hours of BGMI gaming, 22 hours of Instagram usage, and 47 hours of voice calls, indicating robust endurance across various scenarios. User reports consistently confirm over seven hours of screen-on time and note that the phone comfortably lasts more than a full day with typical usage patterns, even under moderate to heavy load.

• ●Fast Charging: Supports 33W wired fast charging. While not the fastest in the market, it provides a practical charging solution.
• ●Charge Time: Achieves approximately 50% charge in 30 minutes and a full charge in just over an hour. This is efficient enough for daily top-ups.
• ●Reverse Charging: Capable of 5W reverse wired charging, allowing it to provide emergency power to other small devices.
• ●Long-Term Health: CMF guarantees that the battery capacity will remain above 90% after 1200 full charging cycles, indicating a focus on long-term durability and sustained performance.

While some competitors offer significantly faster charging speeds (e.g., 68W or 80W) or larger battery capacities (e.g., Oppo K13 5G with 7,000 mAh), the CMF Phone 2 Pro’s strategy prioritizes consistent, all-day battery life, which is a key practical advantage for the majority of users. The absence of wireless charging is a common trade-off in this price segment to maintain cost-effectiveness.