London-based tech company Nothing has teased a new product on its official X (formerly called Twitter) handle. The move comes after the recent announcement of the Nothing Phone (2a) Special Edition, which will be on sale from June 5 in limited quantities on Flipkart. The company posted an image of what appears to be a corner edge of the device with a screw on one side.
Nothing's Cofounder Akis Evangelidis reposted the image and said: "Phone", which could imply the handset could be the much-awaited Nothing Phone (3) or the CMF Phone (1).
Nothing Phone (3)?
The cryptic teaser post is accompanied by the text: "3,2,1." This could indicate the third iteration in Nothing's smartphone lineup. However, Nothing smartphones have offered a semi-transparent rear design in the past. The image hints at a non-transparent matte finish on the rear. Hence, it could be the rumoured handset of the CMF label, provided the Carl Pei-led firm does not change priorities in favour of a veiled back panel for its premium lineup.
Even if the teased handset is not the Phone (3), the third-generation Nothing Phone will likely launch in July 2024 with Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. It could offer an extra button below the power button (similar to a Capture button or Alert Slider). The smartphone may sit in the sub-Rs 45,000 price bracket.
Or CMF Phone (1)?
According to a leak on X, the CMF-branded smartphone is expected to get a replaceable plastic back panel and a Nothing Lock on the lower right corner of the back for exclusive add-ons. The hint of the screw in the picture could imply the teased device could be CMF By Nothing's first handset. It is rumoured to launch in July 2024 at a starting price of $249.
The device could sport a 6.67-inch OLED 120Hz screen, Dimensity 7200 series chipset, Nothing OS 2.6 based on Android 14, a 5,000mAh battery with 33W charging, and dual cameras on the rear. However, readers should note the company has not confirmed any details about these devices. Hence, you must read the details with a pinch of salt.