Nothing’s CMF Phone 1 might be a budget king to beat other brands. Recently Nothing Phone launched a new subsidiary lineup of Phone series known as “CMF” It targets a budget-oriented audience and a new generation of people with Dazzling colors and various accessories. The CMF lineup of phones offers a different experience from the Nothing Phone lineup and doesn’t have much in common with their particular style and design. The quality and features are the main pillars of this Brand’s motto. CMF Phone 1 offers decent performance, a budget-friendly price, and only compromises where it doesn’t bother much. It gives a perfect balance between price and performance. But how does it retain its title as “Mid-Range Smartphone King” in the real world? Let’s dive in.
Featured Specification
Hardware and Design: 16.4×7.7×0.82cm, Glass front; User-changeable back cover, Dust/Splash resistant.
Screen: 6.67 inch AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate, 700 nits (typ), 2000 nits (peak), 1080x2400px resolution, 394ppi.
Processor and GPU: Mediatek Dimensity 7300 (4 nm), Mali-G615 MC2 GPU.
Storage: 128GB ROM and 6GB RAM, 128GB ROM 8GB RAM, 256GB ROM, and 8GB RAM, with a microSD card slot.
Software: Android 14.
Back camera: 50 MP, PDAF; and 2 MP.
Front camera: 16 MP with wide-angle sensor.
Video capture: Back camera: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps; Front camera: 1080p@30fps.
Battery: 5000mAh, 33W wired and 5W reverse wired charging.
Hardware and Design
The CMF Phone 1 comprises nice ergonomics with a glossy polycarbonate back that feels like glass. It weighs 175 grams and is easy to operate with one hand even though the screen size is large consisting 6.5-inch screen size. The device’s aesthetics is very detail-oriented with the matte finish on the corners to the curved back. The device feels solid to handle and has splash and dirt resistance.
Screen
The CMF Phone 1 has a 6.5-inch 1080x2400px AMOLED screen, It produces a vivid and wide range of colors. The 90Hz refresh rate screen makes the scrolling feel very smooth. The high contrast ratio offers deep blacks and whites, it makes an amazing screen for media playback. The peak brightness of this display is 1000 nits and is optimum for outdoor use.
Performance
The CMF Phone 1 is equipped with Mediatec Dimensity 7300 chipset. It is 25% more power efficient than Dimensity 7050, which has a 6 nm architecture. The CMF Phone 1 performs similarly to Nothing Phone 2a in processing regards. The GPU performance is also similar to Nothing Phone 2a. It runs games without any issue and there is no issue of thermal throttling. The liquid cooling system with heat pipe and graphite sheet on the front and back handles heat properly. On an average games run without any hiccups, only the graphics and processing-intensive “Genshin Impact” struggle at higher settings.
OS and Software
The CMF Phone 1 runs Nothing OS 2.6 on top of Android 14. Nothing has promised 2 major Android upgrades, which makes this device future-proof. The CMF Phone 1 is simple and offers a clutter-free experience with minimal bloatware. The Nothing OS customizations are not infinite like MiUI but the clean interface is much more straightforward. Nothing’s signature dot matrix font and pleasing aesthetics give a fresh feel to stock Android. The Monochrome look of Nothing OS icons and theme makes the phone more appealing and versatile. The AMOLED screen in this phone gives an amazing look and feel.
Camera Performance
The CMF Phone 1 consists of a triple-camera setup with a 64MP main lens, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP macro lens. In daylight, the main lens camera captures sharp, vivid colored images with good dynamic range. The ultra-wide lens performs sufficiently, with some softness around the edges. Night-light photography is decent with good contrast, colors, and proper details. The camera struggles to show details in dark zones. The 16MP front-facing camera takes vibrant selfies, with natural skin tones, but hits and misses the sharpness and details of facial tones.
The CMF Phone 1 captures decent videos with natural colors and a wide dynamic range. There is some noise and less detail, it would be better if less noise is present. Lack of OIS was felt in videos, there was some stabilization in the camera due to EIS but didn’t work out that much.
Night videos captured from the main camera looked decent. There was some noise, and the light source was flaring. However, there is also plenty of detail, even in darker areas of the frame.
Battery Life
The CMF Phone 1 lasts a full day on normal use thanks to its 5000 mAh battery. The 33W fast charging goes 0 to 50% in around 30 minutes, though 100% charge is done nearly an hour. The phone provides all-day battery life, making it ideal for users seeking a device with robust battery performance.
Additional Features
The CMF Phone 1 is equipped with a 3.5mm headphone jack which is rare in mobile phones. So for audiophiles, it is a bonus. The interchangeable back cover and associated accessories give a personalized experience.
Pros and Cons
| Pros | Cons |
| Great performance with a budget-friendly price. | Lack of NFC. |
| Amazing vivid AMOLED Display. | Mediocre Camera performance in low light and videography. |
| Solid battery life with all-day backup. | Mono speaker. |
| Interchangeable cases and accessories for personalized looks. | No charger in the box. |
Conclusion
The CMF Phone 1 price starts from 14,999, making it a sweet deal. It competes directly with other budget phones like the Poco X4 Pro and Redmi Note 12. It lacks a few premium features of higher-end models, but its solid design, good battery life, and clean software experience make it a compelling option for budget-conscious users. The CMF Phone 1 strikes a fine balance between affordability and performance.
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