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CMF Phone 2 Pro

Name: CMF Phone 2 Pro
Brand: CMF

Highly rated

Average of 7 professional reviews

7 of 7 recommend it · broad agreement

Where the 7 reviews landedRange 80–95

5060708010088 avg

Score printed by the outlet Estimated from the verdict

Exact average 87.6 · 5 printed, 2 estimated · printed scores only: 89

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7 professional reviewers tested the CMF Phone 2 Pro, and 7 recommend it. Most praised: picture quality and value for money.

Reviewed by Expert Reviews, WIRED, Trusted Reviews and 4 more

The catch: The speaker is poor, and gaming performance is modest.

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What 7 critics said

Highest score first · all converted to 0–100

95
Expert ReviewsThe outlet's top rating, counted as 95 · Hands-on review · 2025
Arguably the best budget phone right now, with a distinctive design, good display, solid stamina and slick software, despite a poor speaker and no OIS.
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90
WIREDHands-on review
Declared the best budget phone, excelling in performance, cameras and software, with caveats around US 5G bands and unavailable accessories.
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90
Trusted ReviewsHands-on review · 2025
An unbeatable value package with solid cameras, lovely screen and excellent software; gamers may want more power.
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90
Android CentralHands-on review · 2025
A standout budget phone with great cameras, bright AMOLED, clean software and good battery, held back only by a non-detachable back and less power than the Phone 3a.
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80
Tom's GuideHands-on review · 2025
Fantastic value for a cheap phone, though underwhelming performance and camera gains make the Pro label feel unearned.
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85est.
MrwhosethebossNo printed score · Video review · 2025
The CMF Phone 2 Pro is a significant upgrade over its predecessor, offering a much better camera system and a more refined design.
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83est.
The IndependentNo printed score · Buying guide
Named the best budget camera phone, offering a rare 2x telephoto and natural colors from its main sensor at a very low price.
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"Est." means the outlet printed no score, so we estimated one from its verdict and checked our estimates against ratings outlets print. How we check estimates

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Mrwhosetheboss on YouTube ↗Counted in the score: 85

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What critics praise most

Picture quality4 of 7

Value for money4 of 7

Design4 of 7

What critics dislike most

No clear pattern.

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Common questions

Is the CMF Phone 2 Pro worth it?

Most critics think so: 7 of 7 recommend it. The speaker is poor, and gaming performance is modest.

Do critics agree about the CMF Phone 2 Pro?

Broad agreement: scores range from 80 (Tom's Guide) to 95 (Expert Reviews), a spread of 15 points across 7 reviews. Most reviewers land fairly close together.

What is the best alternative to the CMF Phone 2 Pro?

The Oppo Find X9 Ultra (critic score 94), best overall.