CMF Phone 1: Fun Modular Budget Phone!

Removable Backs

The CMF Phone 1 stands out in the budget phone market with its unique design and customizable features. Marques Brownlee highlights the phone's removable plastic back, available in various colors like black, orange, and blue, which adds a personal touch to the device 1. Despite its budget-friendly price of $200, the phone's design is a major selling point, even though it sacrifices some features like NFC and water resistance 2.

It's been many years since we had removable backs on phones. And even though nothing else comes off and the battery isn't removable, and the back still feels super cheap and flexible because it is. But once it's on the phone, it feels pretty rigid and sturdy.

--- Marques Brownlee

This approach allows users to mix and match components, making the phone feel more personalized and unique.

   

Functional Knob

A standout feature of the CMF Phone 1 is its functional knob, which serves as a mounting point for various accessories. Marques Brownlee explains that this knob can be used to attach a kickstand, cardholder wallet, or lanyard, enhancing the phone's versatility 3. This feature distinguishes the phone from others in its price range, offering a practical yet innovative design element.

It's kind of nice that that's available for it, but in general, it's just the main point of it is it's one more useful thing to separate it from other phones.

--- Marques Brownlee

The knob's integration into the phone's design not only adds functionality but also prevents the device from rocking when placed on a flat surface, showcasing CMF's thoughtful design approach 1.