Nothing is spreading its legs in the affordable segment by launching the CMF Phone 1, the company’s affordable budget smartphone. Nothing already has a cheaper phone, the Nothing Phone 2A. So, let’s compare both of these: CMF Phone 1 and Nothing Phone 2a, and find which one is best for you.
Highlights:
- No Glyph light in CMF phone 1.
- Unique design of CMF Phone 1.
- Nothing phone 2a has better processor.
Nothing Phone 2a comes with glyph lights, which are missing in CMF Phone 1. Instead, CMF has a modular design; the back case can be easily removed, and you can also add accessories by changing the dial at the right bottom of the smartphone.
You can also change the back panel; various colors are available, like blue, orange, light green, and black. It has a plastic back or a polymer back. The one thing that impresses is you can change the back panel on our own you just need to remove screws. Tool to remove is provided by Nothing.
CMF Phone 1 vs Nothing Phone 2a:
1.Camera
Regarding the camera, a crisp 50-megapixel rear sensor powers both phones. But only the Nothing Phone (2a) has a second ultra-wide angle, 50-megapixel camera.
Nothing does take good photos and has better dynamic range and detail compared to CMF 1. On the other hand, CMF also takes decent photos that can be published on social media. Though photo photos do not have great detail, they are still ok for this price range.
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2.Display
There’s no doubt that Nothing Phone 2a specs are better than CMF 1 but CMF [hone 1 does stand out in display, The 6.67-inch AMOLED display on the CMF Phone 1 has a refresh rate of 120 Hz and a maximum brightness of 2000 nits. The Phone (2a) has a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a refresh rate of 120 Hz as well. However, its maximum brightness is 1300 nits, which puts it 700 nits less bright than the CMF phone. Both of the display is great and the only difference is brightness, by the way Nothing phone 2a screen is bright.
3. CMF Phone 1 vs Nothing Phone 2a :Performance
It’s strange how chip brands name their own chipsets; from their names, people will think the 7300 has better performance than the 7200, but that’s not the case. Nothing Phone 2a is powered by Dimensity 7200 Pro, which is more powerful than Dimensity 7300, which is used in CMF Phone 1. But users don’t need to worry about performance; you will get all the features that you see in a phone, and the UI is also lag-free, and you can play casual games. Don’t expect a higher FPS.
4. CMF Phone 1 vs Nothing Phone 2a-Battery
Both smartphones come with a 5000mAh battery. The only difference is the charger, but let me tell you, the phone does not come with a charger. Nothing Phone 2a supports 45W fast charging, which charges 50% in 23 minutes (claimed by brand), and CMF Phone 1 supports 33W fast charging, which charges 50% in 20 minutes (claimed by brand). At first, all Android smartphones have great battery life but show true colors after 6 months or a year.
5.Network & Connectivity
CMF Phone only supports 10 5G bands while Nothing phone 2a supports 13 5G bands so Nothing Phone 2a has edge over CMF. Users wont feel any difference but in reality Nothing Phone 2a will better signal reception than CMF.
Verdict:
Depending on your budget, either of the smartphones is excellent. The Nothing Phone 2a is the better option if you want somewhat better performance and a camera, but the CMF Phone 1 is still a good choice if you have a smaller budget.
Query:
Q-Is nothing 2a better than 1?
A- The Nothing Phone (2a) packs with a MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro chipset, which is more powerful than the Qualcomm Snapdragon 768G chip that powers the Nothing Phone (1).
Q-CMF Phone 1 vs Nothing Phone 2a- who the winner
A- Nothing Phone 2a but it cost more than CMF Phone 1.
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