Nothing CMF Phone 1 vs Nothing Phone (3a)
Compare Nothing CMF Phone 1 vs Nothing Phone (3a) side by side: MediaTek Dimensity 7300 5G vs MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5500mAh vs…
Nothing
CMF Phone 1
$199
5categories won
Nothing
Phone (3a)
$349
7categories won
8 categories tied · 20 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Nothing Phone (3a) takes the overall win
The Nothing Phone (3a) 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 Phone (3a) is the clear choice for demanding 3D gaming and heavy multitasking. Choose the Phone (3a) 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.
Phone (3a) provides greater sustained gaming output with its MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro and 12GB RAM.
Phone (3a) takes photography with 50MP optics.
CMF Phone 1 provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $199 vs $349.
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 Phone (3a): specifications compared
Display
| Specification | CMF Phone 1 | Phone (3a) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1800 nits |
Performance
| Specification | CMF Phone 1 | Phone (3a) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro |
| Process node | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 670,000 | 2,400,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 2980 | 8900Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 8 GB | 12 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 256GB | 256GB |
Camera
| Specification | CMF Phone 1 | Phone (3a) |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 2 | 2 |
| Ultrawide | — | 12 MP |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP | 16 MP |
| Max video | 4K at 30fps, 1080p at 60fps | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | CMF Phone 1 | Phone (3a) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,500 mAhWinner | 5,200 mAh |
| Wired charging | 65 WWinner | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 25 WWinner | 15 W |
Design
| Specification | CMF Phone 1 | Phone (3a) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 197 g | 189 gWinner |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm | 8.4 mm |
| Water resistance | IP52 | IP54 |
| Build | Modular interchangeable back cover with exposed stainless steel screws, Accessory Point dial, polycarbonate chassis | 100% recycled aluminum midframe, translucent polycarbonate rear panel with Glyph LEDs |
Software and support
| Specification | CMF Phone 1 | Phone (3a) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14, Nothing OS 2.6 | Android 15 |
| OS updates | 2 years | 3 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 2 years | 3 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | CMF Phone 1 | Phone (3a) |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) |
| Storage expansion | microSD | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $199Winner | $349 |
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 (3a)
Nothing continues its mission to make smartphones fun again with the Phone (3a), pairing its translucent Glyph LED aesthetic with custom Dimensity 7350 Pro power and a bloatware-free Android 15 experience.
- Display
- 6.7"
- Chipset
- MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,200mAh