This $280 Android phone brings serious competition to Samsung and Motorola

Prakhar Khanna/ZDNET Nothing's affordable sub-brand, CMF, announced this week 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. Also: The best budget Android phone I've tested is not made by Samsung or Motorola It can be customized in several ways for more personalization, creativity, and functionality. A Universal Cover, for example, lets you add a set of diff ... Read full article.