Nothing CMF Phone 1, 8GB/256GB

Description

Here’s a detailed look at the Nothing CMF Phone 1 (8GB/256GB), the most affordable smartphone from Nothing’s sub-brand, and how it compares to competitors:

Nothing CMF Phone 1 (8GB/256GB) Key Specs:

• Display: 6.67″ FHD+ Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 2000 nits peak

• Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 7300 (4nm, 25% faster than Dimensity 7050)

• RAM/Storage: 8GB LPDDR4X / 256GB UFS 2.2 (non-expandable)

• Cameras:

  • 50MP Sony IMX882 main (OIS)

  • Depth sensor

  • 32MP front

• Battery: 5,000mAh + 33W wired charging

• Unique Features:

  • Swappable back covers (Orange, Black, Blue)

  • Customizable screw-on accessories (lanyard, kickstand)

  • Glyph-less Nothing design

• Build: Plastic frame, removable polycarbonate back, IP52 rating

• OS: Nothing OS 2.6 (Android 14, bloat-free)

Key Advantages:

 Superior AMOLED Display – 2000 nits brightness beats most ₹20K phones
 Clean Software Experience – Nothing OS is bloat-free with 3 years of updates
 Unique Customization – Interchangeable backs & accessories
 Better Main Camera – 50MP with OIS outperforms rivals
 Premium Haptics – Better vibration motor than competitors

Tradeoffs:

 No Ultrawide Camera – Only main + depth sensors
 Plastic Build – Though removable back is innovative
 33W Charging – Slower than some competitors
 No Stereo Speakers – Single bottom-firing speaker

Performance Benchmarks (vs Competitors)