Hasta La Ideas

The CMF Phone 1, by upstart brand Nothing, features two unusual (for a smartphone) physical design characteristics.

First off, it actually comes with a little screwdriver. That’s because the back is held on with honest-to-god screws you can undo. I’d thought this might be for maintenance or repair, but they appear to have added this feature for aesthetic reasons: “With a detachable back cover, you can change the look of your device to reflect how you’re feeling or where you’re going.”

Secondly, that odd-looking circle in the corner can be popped off, and replaced with one of two accessories: A fold-away kickstand for the phone, or a lanyard.

They also offer an optional card case, which attaches magnetically. (At first I’d thought it, too, screws on, but those bosses in the corner are apparently just feet, for when the phone is on its back.)

The $200 phone is currently up for pre-order, and expected to ship later this week.