How do the scores compare?

Minimal Phone 2 scores 43.8/100 overall; CMF Phone 2 Pro scores 43.8/100. Minimal Phone 2 wins 5 individual spec rows, CMF Phone 2 Pro wins 5.

What are the main differences between the Minimal Phone 2 and the CMF Phone 2 Pro?

Minimal Phone 2 advantages: Stronger performance score: 47 vs 32; Stronger features score: 73 vs 49; 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB; 25% higher Front camera: 20 MP vs 16 MP; Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't. CMF Phone 2 Pro advantages: Stronger display score: 59 vs 47; Stronger camera score: 39 vs 32; Stronger battery score: 48 vs 32; 73% higher Screen size: 6.77 ″ vs 3.92 ″; 47% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 3,400 mAh; Lower launch price: $279 vs $599.

Which is cheaper: Minimal Phone 2 or CMF Phone 2 Pro?

CMF Phone 2 Pro launched cheaper at $279, versus $599 for the Minimal Phone 2.

Minimal Phone 2 vs CMF Phone 2 Pro

Minimal

Minimal Phone 2

$599

Nothing

CMF Phone 2 Pro

$279

47.4chipPerformance32.4

47.4Display58.6

31.6Camera39.4

32.4Battery47.8

73.3Features49.3

5 spec wins — Minimal Phone 25 spec wins — CMF Phone 2 Pro

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: Minimal Phone 2 scores 43.8 against 43.8 for CMF Phone 2 Pro. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Minimal Phone 2 edges ahead in features and performance, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Minimal Phone 2

Stronger performance score: 47 vs 32
Stronger features score: 73 vs 49
50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
25% higher Front camera: 20 MP vs 16 MP
Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't

Reasons to pick the CMF Phone 2 Pro

Stronger display score: 59 vs 47
Stronger camera score: 39 vs 32
Stronger battery score: 48 vs 32
73% higher Screen size: 6.77 ″ vs 3.92 ″
47% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 3,400 mAh
Lower launch price: $279 vs $599

Display

Display comparison: Minimal Phone 2 versus CMF Phone 2 Pro
Spec	Minimal Phone 2	CMF Phone 2 Pro
Screen size	3.92 ″	6.77 ″+73%
Panel type	AMOLED	AMOLED
Resolution	1080x1240	1084x2392
Pixel density	419 ppi+8%	387 ppi
Refresh rate	90 Hz	120 Hz+33%
Peak brightness	—	3,000 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Minimal Phone 2 versus CMF Phone 2 Pro
Spec	Minimal Phone 2	CMF Phone 2 Pro
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 8300	MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro 5G
Geekbench 6 (single)	—	1,016Bottom 35%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	—	2,961Bottom 38%
RAM (max)	12 GB+50%	8 GB
Storage options	256GB / 512GB	128GB/256GB

Camera

Camera comparison: Minimal Phone 2 versus CMF Phone 2 Pro
Spec	Minimal Phone 2	CMF Phone 2 Pro
Main camera	50 MP	50 MP
Main aperture	f/1.8	f/1.88
Ultra-wide	—	8 MP
Telephoto	—	50 MP
Optical zoom	—	2 x
Max video	—	4K@30fps
Front camera	20 MP+25%	16 MP
OIS	—	No

Battery

Battery comparison: Minimal Phone 2 versus CMF Phone 2 Pro
Spec	Minimal Phone 2	CMF Phone 2 Pro
Capacity	3,400 mAh	5,000 mAh+47%
Wired charging	27 W	33 W+22%
Wireless charging	15 W	0 W

Design

Design comparison: Minimal Phone 2 versus CMF Phone 2 Pro
Spec	Minimal Phone 2	CMF Phone 2 Pro
Weight	—	185 g
Thickness	9.5 mm	7.8 mm+18%
IP rating	—	IP54

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Minimal Phone 2 versus CMF Phone 2 Pro
Spec	Minimal Phone 2	CMF Phone 2 Pro
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6E	Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth	5.4	5.4
NFC	Yes	Yes
USB	Type-C	USB-C
eSIM	Yes	—

Software

Software comparison: Minimal Phone 2 versus CMF Phone 2 Pro
Spec	Minimal Phone 2	CMF Phone 2 Pro
OS at launch	Android	Android 15 (Nothing OS 3.2)
OS update pledge	—	3 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Minimal Phone 2 versus CMF Phone 2 Pro
Spec	Minimal Phone 2	CMF Phone 2 Pro
Stereo speakers	—	No
3.5mm jack	Yes	No

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