Nothing CMF Phone 1 vs Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Compare Nothing CMF Phone 1 vs Nothing Phone (2a) Plus side by side: MediaTek Dimensity 7300 5G vs MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5500mAh…
Nothing
CMF Phone 1
$199
6categories won
Nothing
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
$399
8categories won
6 categories tied · 20 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus takes the overall win
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus proves superior overall against the Nothing CMF Phone 1, outperforming on gaming and photography. For battery longevity and charging speed, the CMF Phone 1 takes the lead, while the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is the clear choice for demanding 3D gaming and heavy multitasking. Choose the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the CMF Phone 1 if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
CMF Phone 1 wins on endurance with 5,500 mAh and 65W fast charging.
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus provides greater sustained gaming output with its MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro and 12GB RAM.
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus takes photography with 50MP optics.
CMF Phone 1 provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $199 vs $399.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
CMF Phone 1 vs Nothing Phone (2a) Plus: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | CMF Phone 1 | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67" | 6.7" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 | 1084 x 2412Winner |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 395 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2000 nitsWinner | 1300 nits |
Performance
| Specification | CMF Phone 1 | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro |
| Process node | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 670,000 | 790,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 2980 | 3480Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 8 GB | 12 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 256GB | 256GB |
Camera
| Specification | CMF Phone 1 | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 2 | 2 |
| Ultrawide | — | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Max video | 4K at 30fps, 1080p at 60fps | 4K@30fps (Front & Rear), 1080p@120fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | CMF Phone 1 | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,500 mAhWinner | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 65 WWinner | 50 W |
| Wireless charging | 25 WWinner | No |
Design
| Specification | CMF Phone 1 | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 197 g | 190 gWinner |
| Thickness | 8.2 mmWinner | 8.5 mm |
| Water resistance | IP52 | IP54 |
| Build | Modular interchangeable back cover with exposed stainless steel screws, Accessory Point dial, polycarbonate chassis | Transparent metallic-tinted back panel, Glyph Interface LEDs, Gorilla Glass 5 front |
Software and support
| Specification | CMF Phone 1 | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14, Nothing OS 2.6 | Android 14 |
| OS updates | 2 years | 3 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 2 years | 4 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | CMF Phone 1 | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Storage expansion | microSD | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $199Winner | $399 |
Nothing CMF Phone 1
The CMF Phone 1 breaks smartphone monotony with an ingenious modular backplate system, physical Accessory Point, vibrant Super AMOLED 120Hz display, and bloatware-free Nothing OS 2.6.
- Display
- 6.67"
- Chipset
- MediaTek Dimensity 7300 5G
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,500mAh
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus elevates Nothing's iconic transparent design with a sophisticated metallic sheen, upgraded 50MP selfie shooter with 4K recording, dual 50MP rear cameras with OIS, custom 4nm Dimensity 7350 Pro processor clocked at 3.0GHz, and faster 50W wired charging.
- Display
- 6.7"
- Chipset
- MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,000mAh
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