TL;DR / At a Glance
What are the leaked specs for the CMF Phone 3 Pro? Leaks suggest the CMF Phone 3 Pro will feature the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chipset, a metal frame, and a larger 5,500mAh battery with 45W fast charging. It is expected to sport an AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a revised triple-camera layout. The device will likely run Nothing OS 4.1 based on Android 16.
Technical Specification At A Glance
| Feature | CMF Phone 2 Pro | CMF Phone 3 Pro (Leaked) |
| Chipset | Dimensity 7300 Pro | Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 |
| Build Material | Plastic / Vegan Leather | Aluminum Metal Frame |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,500 mAh |
| Charging | 33W Wired | 45W Wired |
| OS | Nothing OS 3.0 | Nothing OS 4.1 (Android 16) |
The Move Away from MediaTek
The most significant “Buy Smart” signal from the recent leaks (via Android Headlines) is Nothing’s decision to pivot the CMF line away from MediaTek. While the CMF Phone 2 Pro relied on the Dimensity 7300 Pro, the CMF Phone 3 Pro is reportedly switching to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4.
This is a strategic move. The 7s Gen 4 is the same chipset found in the recently launched Nothing Phone (4a), suggesting that Nothing is consolidating its supply chain to offer higher-tier performance at CMF price points. For the budget Malaysian user, this means better driver support for games and more efficient AI processing for Nothing OS 4.1.
Technical Upgrades: Build and Battery
Nothing is clearly trying to bridge the gap between “lifestyle tech” and “flagship feel.” The leaks point to three major physical upgrades:
- Metal Chassis: In a segment dominated by plastic (including the Nothing Phone 4a itself), the CMF Phone 3 Pro is rumoured to sport a metal frame. This would make it one of the most premium-feeling devices in the sub-RM1,500 bracket.
- The 5,500mAh Bump: Battery capacity is reportedly increasing to 5,500mAh (up from 5,000mAh). Combined with the efficiency of the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, this could easily be a 2-day phone for light users.
- 45W Fast Charging: Charging speeds are getting a boost from 33W to 45W, finally bringing CMF in line with the main Nothing lineup.
Design Tweaks: The Camera Layout
While Nothing is keeping the signature CMF design language, the rear camera module is getting a “Pro” reorganisation. The LED flash is reportedly being repositioned, and the third lens is being spaced further apart from the main vertical stack. This suggests a larger sensor size for the primary camera—likely the 50MP Sony LYTIA sensor—and a dedicated telephoto or improved ultra-wide lens.
With 4K 60fps recording rumoured for the 3 Pro, keep in mind that SD card prices are spiking if you’re planning to use external storage.
Market Impact in Malaysia
Expected to launch in late Q2 2026 (May or June), the CMF Phone 3 Pro is targeting an estimated price of RM1,299 – RM1,499.
- The Competition: It directly challenges the vivo V70 FE and the realme 16 Pro+.
- The Advantage: While vivo wins on battery size (7,000mAh), the CMF Phone 3 Pro wins on Software Purity and Build Quality. For the user who hates bloatware and wants a phone that feels like a RM3,000 flagship, CMF is becoming the smarter choice.
