
The physical dial on the CMF Phone 1 is speculated to have a locking mechanism and could be a lanyard dial1. Some rumors suggest that it might not be a functional dial like the Neckband Pro, but rather serve as a lanyard attachment like the Nothing Buds1. However, it would be interesting if Nothing somehow managed to integrate it with the smartphone to offer certain functionality.

Nothing describes the overall design and aesthetic of the CMF Phone 1 as "wonderful by design." The company emphasizes its focus on design for the CMF Phone 1, which is said to be an entry point to Nothing's product ecosystem. The teaser image shows a faux leather design, CMF's signature bright orange color, and a physical dial of some sort, though its function is not yet revealed.

The teaser image of the CMF Phone 1 highlights several design elements of the device. Firstly, the phone features a bright orange colorway, which is CMF's signature color. Secondly, the image showcases a circular knob located on the right side of the device, which is believed to be a lanyard dial4. This unique design element could allow users to attach proprietary accessories like support brackets and lanyards to the phone. Lastly, the teaser image also reveals that the CMF Phone 1 could feature a plastic back, albeit a replaceable one, as there was a tiny screw visible on the lower side of the device. Some reports even suggest that there might be vegan leather back panels available for some variants of the device. Overall, the teaser image emphasizes the phone's customizable nature, focusing on personalization and a distinct design language.