- No new CMF Phone will launch this year, as confirmed by Nothing, citing rising memory prices as the primary reason.
- Nothing co-founder Akis Evangelidis stated that the decision was driven by rising memory and storage costs.
- Evangelidis emphasized that with current memory prices, they cannot build a phone that feels like a genuine step forward at a price that makes sense for CMF.
- CMF has officially confirmed that it will not launch a successor to the CMF Phone 2 Pro this year.
- The CMF Phone 2 Pro was previously launched in April 2025 at a price of ₹18,999.
- Rising memory component prices are affecting the entire smartphone industry, leading brands like Samsung and OnePlus to hike prices.
- The shortage of memory chips is expected to continue until 2027, impacting the ability of brands to offer upgrades without raising prices.
- Evangelidis noted that shipping a product just to meet a yearly cadence would damage CMF's reputation more than skipping a year.
Nothing co-founder Akis Evangelidis confirmed that the company will not launch a successor to the CMF Phone 2 Pro this year due to rising memory prices. He stated, “We were working on a successor but with memory prices where they are right now, we can't build a phone that feels like a genuine step forward at a price that makes sense for CMF.”123456789
The decision comes as a surprise, especially since the CMF Phone 2 Pro was well-received for its value at Rs 18,999. Evangelidis emphasized the importance of transparency, stating, “We’d rather be upfront about that than ship something we’re not proud of.”
Rising costs of RAM and storage have affected not just CMF but the entire smartphone industry, with brands like Samsung and OnePlus also increasing prices. “Memory component prices have been rising across the industry,” which puts pressure on brands competing in the value and mid-range segments.
The current market conditions make it challenging for CMF to deliver an upgrade without significantly raising prices, risking the brand's reputation for strong specifications at competitive prices. “If memory costs keep climbing the way they have, expect one of three things to happen across the board,” including potential price hikes or reduced features to maintain margins.
Despite the setback, Evangelidis hinted at future plans, stating, “The smartphone launch season at Nothing isn't over yet. More to come. Soon.”
“Nothing has officially confirmed that it will not launch a successor to the CMF Phone 2 Pro this year. The decision is attributed to rising memory prices, which have made it difficult to deliver a meaningful upgrade without increasing costs.”
