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No New CMF Phone This Year, Exec Cites RAM Crisis
19 Jun
Summary
- CMF Phone 3 successor development halted by rising RAM costs.
- Lack of affordable component options prevents a meaningful upgrade.
- Other CMF products and standard Nothing phones will still launch.
A planned successor to the CMF Phone 2 Pro has been cancelled for this year, according to Nothing's co-founder. The decision stems from significantly increased RAM prices, which the company states prevent the creation of a device that would represent a meaningful upgrade at a price point suitable for the CMF brand.
While new CMF phones are on indefinite hold due to component cost challenges, Nothing confirmed that other CMF-branded products are still in development. Additionally, the company will proceed with launching new standard-tier Nothing phones, which are expected to be pricier alternatives. This development aligns with industry predictions of potential product line adjustments in the low-end smartphone market. The ongoing demand for RAM from AI data centers is driving up costs, impacting the viability of budget-friendly devices.
