Nothing CMF Phone 1 vs Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Compare Nothing CMF Phone 1 vs Nothing Phone (3a) Pro side by side: MediaTek Dimensity 7300 5G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5500mAh vs…
Nothing
CMF Phone 1
$199
1categories won
Nothing
Phone (3a) Pro
$429
7categories won
9 categories tied · 17 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro takes the overall win
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro proves superior overall against the Nothing CMF Phone 1, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Phone (3a) Pro leads with superior optics, while battery life remains closely matched. Choose the Phone (3a) Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the CMF Phone 1 if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
Both phones deliver comparable battery performance with 5,500 mAh.
Phone (3a) Pro provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 and 16GB RAM.
Phone (3a) Pro takes photography with 50MP optics and 2x optical telephoto capabilities.
CMF Phone 1 provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $199 vs $429.
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) Pro: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | CMF Phone 1 | Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67" | 6.72" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 | 1080 x 2412Winner |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | — |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2000 nits | 2000 nits |
Performance
| Specification | CMF Phone 1 | Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 |
| Process node | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 670,000 | — |
| Geekbench multi | 2980 | — |
| Maximum RAM | 8 GB | 16 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 256GB | 512GBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | CMF Phone 1 | Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 2 | 3Winner |
| Optical zoom | — | 2x |
| Ultrawide | — | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP | 32 MPWinner |
| Max video | 4K at 30fps, 1080p at 60fps | — |
Battery and charging
| Specification | CMF Phone 1 | Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,500 mAh | 5,400 mAh |
| Wired charging | 65 W | 65 W |
| Wireless charging | 25 W | 25 W |
Design
| Specification | CMF Phone 1 | Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 197 g | 194 g |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm | 8.4 mm |
| Water resistance | IP52 | IP68 |
| Build | Modular interchangeable back cover with exposed stainless steel screws, Accessory Point dial, polycarbonate chassis | — |
Software and support
| Specification | CMF Phone 1 | Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14, Nothing OS 2.6 | Android 16 |
| OS updates | 2 years | 4 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 2 years | 5 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | CMF Phone 1 | Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Storage expansion | microSD | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $199Winner | $429 |
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) Pro
Nothing refines its distinctive transparent vision by introducing 25W wireless charging, dedicated 2x portrait optics, and Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 processing to the popular sub-flagship line.
- Display
- 6.72"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,400mAh