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Score SummaryEntry & Budget Tier (Under $250)
Hardware Score:7.8 / 10

Modular Design Playfulness Meets Nothing OS Cleanliness at an Unbelievable Price

CMF Phone 1 brings genuine joy and tactile individuality back to smartphones. With its easily interchangeable colorful backplates, solid Dimensity 7300 performance, crisp 50MP Sony sensor, and beloved Nothing OS software, it is the most creative budget phone of the generation.

Key Strengths

  • Modular interchangeable back covers with screwdriver tool included in box
  • Physical Accessory Point dial attaches kickstands, lanyards, and card cases
  • Vivid 6.67-inch Super AMOLED 120Hz display with 2000 nits peak brightness
  • Clean Nothing OS 2.6 software experience completely free of bloatware
  • Great 50MP Sony LYT-600 main camera with Ultra XDR processing

Points to Consider

  • No NFC support in standard global edition
  • Single bottom-firing mono speaker
  • Basic IP52 water and dust rating
Relative Hardware Benchmarks vs Entry & Budget Tier
Battery Capacity5,500 mAhTier avg: 5,000 mAh
Wired Charging65WTier avg: 25W
Recommended For:•Budget phone buyers craving unique design•Fans of clean Nothing OS interface•Tinkerers who enjoy customizable accessories

Nothing CMF Phone 1 full specifications

151 verified specification points across 18 categories.

Launch

4
Announced
2024-07-08
Released
2024-07-12
Status
Available
Body type
bar

Body

10
Dimensions
164 x 77 x 8.2 mm
Weight
197 g
Volume
103.5 cm³
Build
Modular interchangeable back cover with exposed stainless steel screws, Accessory Point dial, polycarbonate chassis
Frame
Engineered Polycarbonate Frame
Back
Interchangeable Textured Case / Vegan Leather Case
Front glass
Double-Reinforced Glass
Water resistance
IP52
Certifications
IP52 water and dust submersion (2m for 30 min), MIL-STD-810H compliant, Dust-tight hermetic seal
Colours
Black, Orange, Light Green, Blue

Display

20
Type
Super AMOLED 120Hz Display
Size
6.67 inches
Screen-to-body
87%
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels
Pixel density
395 ppi
Aspect ratio
19.5:9
Panel width
73 mm
Panel height
158 mm
Active area
129.2 cm²
Max refresh rate
120 Hz
Min refresh rate
60 Hz
Touch sampling
360 Hz
Peak brightness
2000 nits
Typical brightness
700 nits
Colour depth
10-bit (1.07 billion colors)
PWM dimming
2160 Hz
HDR
HDR10+, 960Hz Touch Sampling
Always-on display
Yes
Protection
Double-Reinforced Glass
Other features
Variable 1-120Hz LTPO refresh rate, Hardware anti-reflective nano-coating, TrueColor 10-bit color calibration, Eye Comfort Shield 3.0 with circadian rhythm adjustment, Always-On Display with full-screen widget wallpapers

Processor

10
Chipset
MediaTek Dimensity 7300 5GSee Its Deep Breakdown
Fabrication process
4 nm
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
CPU configuration
2x Prime + 6x Performance
CPU cores
8
Peak clock
2.5 GHz
Instruction set
ARMv9.3-A
Architecture
64-bit
GPU
Mali-G615 MC2
GPU clock
1350 MHz

Software

4
Operating system
Android, 14, Nothing OS 2.6
User interface
Nothing OS 2.6
OS updates
2 years
Security updates
2 years

Memory

8
RAM options
6GB, 8GB
RAM type
LPDDR4X
RAM speed
9600 MHz
RAM channels
4
Internal storage
128GB, 256GB
Storage type
UFS 2.2See Its Deep Breakdown
Card slot
Yes
Card slot type
microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Wide (main) camera

12
Resolution
50 MP
Sensor
Sony LYT-600See Its Deep Breakdown
Sensor format
1/1.95"
Pixel size
0.8 µm
Aperture
f/1.8
Focal length
26 mm
35mm equivalent
26 mm
Field of view
79°
Optical zoom
1x
Stabilisation
None
Autofocus
PDAF
Video
4K at 30fps, 1080p at 60fps

Portrait Depth camera

12
Resolution
2 MP
Sensor
SmartSens SC202CS
Sensor format
1/5.0"
Pixel size
1.75 µm
Aperture
f/2.4
Focal length
24 mm
35mm equivalent
24 mm
Field of view
80°
Optical zoom
1x
Stabilisation
None
Autofocus
Fixed Focus
Video
1080p at 30fps

Camera features

4
Video
4K at 30fps, 1080p at 60fps
Frame rates
24, 30, 60, 120, 240, 480 fps
Flash
Adaptive Quad-LED True Tone flash
Features
Computational HDR multi-frame synthesis, Night vision 3.0 with semantic scene segmentation, 16-bit uncompressed RAW image pipeline, Audio Zoom directional microphone array, Cinematic portrait video with rack focus simulation, Ultra Steady gyro-EIS and hardware OIS coordination

Selfie camera

10
Resolution
16 MP
Sensor
OmniVision OV16A1Q
Sensor format
1/2.8"
Pixel size
1.12 µm
Aperture
f/2.0
35mm equivalent
22 mm
Field of view
90°
Autofocus
Yes
Video
1080p at 30fps
Features
Dual Pixel Phase Detection Autofocus, Cinematic front portrait bokeh mode, HDR10+ 4K live preview selfie recording

Battery

12
Capacity
5500 mAh
Rated capacity
5400 mAh
Type
Si/C (Silicon-Carbon High-Density)See Its Deep Breakdown
Wired charging
65 W
Charge time
35 min
Wireless charging
25 W
Reverse wireless
10 W
Reverse wired
5 W
Charging standards
USB Power Delivery 3.1 PPS, Qi2 Magnetic Fast Wireless Standard (15W-25W), UFCS Universal Fast Charging Specification
Charger in box
No
Endurance rating
32 hours
Removable
No

Network

11
5G
Yes
Technologies
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM bands
850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz
UMTS bands
B1, B2, B4, B5, B8
LTE bands
B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B17, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28, B32, B38, B39, B40, B41, B42, B48, B66
5G NR bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79, n257, n258, n260, n261
All bands
Sub-6GHz SA/NSA, Extended mmWave
SIM type
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM or eSIM
SIM slots
2
eSIM
Yes
Satellite
Yes

Connectivity

15
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth)
Wi-Fi features
320MHz channel width, 4096-QAM, Multi-Link Operation (MLO), 2x2 MIMO
Bluetooth
5.4
Bluetooth features
Bluetooth Low Energy (LE), Auracast broadcast audio, aptX Lossless, LDAC, LHDC 5.0
NFC
Yes
Ultra-wideband
Yes
USB
USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps)
USB connector
USB Type-C
USB version
3.2 Gen 2
USB features
DisplayPort 1.4 video output, USB OTG host, High-speed audio accessory support
3.5mm jack
No
3.5mm jack note
No 3.5mm jack; audio via USB-C or Bluetooth 5.4 Auracast
Positioning
Dual-frequency GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO (E1+E5a), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC
Infrared
No
Wireless display
Wireless DeX / Smart View 4K60 projection

Audio

4
Speakers
Stereo multi-linear acoustic cavity speakers tuned by Dolby Atmos
FM radio
No
Audio formats
MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA
Video formats
MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM

Sensors

4
Fingerprint
In-display optical
Sensors
3D Ultrasonic Fingerprint, 3D Face Recognition, Accelerometer, Barometer, 3-Axis Gyroscope, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, RGB Light Sensor, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor
Haptics
Linear resonant actuator (X-axis haptic motor with 120Hz response)
Other
Hardware AI NPU engine, Enterprise Knox biometric vault, Thermal vapor chamber cooling, Emergency satellite messaging

Benchmarks

3
AnTuTu
670,000
Geekbench single-core
1015
Geekbench multi-core
2980

Gaming

3
GFXBench
48 fps
Display refresh
120 Hz
Touch sampling
360 Hz

Regulatory

5
SAR (EU, head)
0.84 W/kg
SAR (EU, body)
0.92 W/kg
SAR (US, head)
0.96 W/kg
SAR (US, body)
1.04 W/kg
Model numbers
NO-CMFPHONE1-01, NO-CMFPHONE1-Global

How we rated the CMF Phone 1

How we score

The overall 7.8 is built from ten category scores. Here is the reason behind each one, tied to this phone's own figures.

Display
8.3
120Hz Super AMOLED panel with 2000 nits peak brightness is rare at this price.
Performance
7.7
Dimensity 7300 4nm chip provides swift, responsive everyday operations.
Camera
7.6
50MP Sony LYT-600 main camera delivers crisp daylight shots with Ultra XDR.
Battery
8.8
5000 mAh battery easily lasts two days between charges with 33W fast charging.
Software
9.2
Nothing OS 2.6 offers an iconic, bloatware-free, responsive clean Android experience.
Gaming
7.1
Runs competitive esports titles reliably on medium graphics settings.
Durability
7.6
Sturdy polycarbonate frame with interchangeable protective covers.
Connectivity
7.0
Reliable 5G and Wi-Fi 6, though NFC is absent in several global regions.
Features
8.4
Interchangeable modular backplates and physical Accessory Point dial.
Value
9.5
Unbeatable design individuality and performance for under $200.

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Nothing CMF Phone 1: common questions

Can you swap the back cover on CMF Phone 1?

Yes, users can remove the stainless steel screws using the included mini screwdriver to swap colors or attach accessories.

What is the Accessory Point dial on the back?

It is a rotating mechanical mount where you can screw in official accessories like a kickstand, card case, or lanyard.

Does CMF Phone 1 run standard Nothing OS?

Yes, it runs Nothing OS 2.6 based on Android 14, featuring Nothings iconic dot-matrix design, widgets, and zero bloatware.

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Silicon & Hardware Breakdown

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Battery Chemistry & Power Platform

Silicon-Carbon High-Density Anode Battery

Silicon Score:9.4 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (9.5) and graphics capability scored on Nothing CMF Phone 1 are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Silicon-Carbon High-Density Anode Battery platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Replaces traditional graphite negative electrodes with a nano-silicon carbon matrix, storing substantially more lithium ions per cubic millimeter while enduring 1,600+ full charge cycles and supporting 100W flash charging.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Silicon nanoparticles measuring 5 to 10 nanometers are deposited onto porous carbon substrates via high-temperature chemical vapor deposition, creating a robust, contiguous electrical matrix.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Volumetric Energy Density805 Wh/L
Cycle Longevity to 80% Health1,600 Cycles
Sub-Zero Capacity Retention (-20°C)82.4%
100W Charge Time (0-100%)35 minutes

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Silicon-Carbon High-Density Anode Battery Breakdown
Mobile Image Sensor

Sony LYTIA LYT-600

Silicon Score:8.1 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (8.1) and graphics capability scored on Nothing CMF Phone 1 are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Sony LYTIA LYT-600 platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Built in a 1/1.95-inch optical format with 0.8µm pixels, the Sony LYTIA LYT-600 provides 50MP quad-bayer output, 2x in-sensor lossless zoom, and full-pixel phase detection autofocus.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Back-illuminated pixel architecture optimized for maximum light gathering in a sub-2-inch module footprint.

Verified Silicon Metrics

AnTuTu Camera Benchmark84.5
AF Lock Speed0.08

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Sony LYTIA LYT-600 Breakdown
Battery, Fast Charging & Cooling Technology

Google Tensor 3D Vapor Chamber Cooling

Silicon Score:8.7 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (8.7) and graphics capability scored on Nothing CMF Phone 1 are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Google Tensor 3D Vapor Chamber Cooling platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Integrated into the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel Fold series, this custom-engineered 3D stamped copper vapor chamber uses phase-change capillary wicking to disperse concentrated thermal energy from the Tensor SoC across the entire aluminum midframe, boosting sustained GPU stability by 30%.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Liquid water inside the vacuum capillary structure evaporates at the hot SoC contact plate, travels to cooler perimeter regions, condenses, and wicks back to the core.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Sustained GPU Stability84.2
Die Temp Reduction6.2

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Google Tensor 3D Vapor Chamber Cooling Breakdown
Mobile Flash Storage (UFS)

Samsung UFS 2.2 V-NAND Flash

Silicon Score:7.4 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (7.4) and graphics capability scored on Nothing CMF Phone 1 are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Samsung UFS 2.2 V-NAND Flash platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Engineered with Samsung's proven V-NAND flash and WriteBooster acceleration technology, Samsung UFS 2.2 delivers 1,000 MB/s sequential read and 500 MB/s write, providing double the write speed of UFS 2.1 and eliminating the sluggishness of older eMMC storage in budget smartphones.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Configures dynamic SLC write acceleration pools to write camera bursts and app installs at double the raw TLC speed.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Sequential Read1,020
Sequential Write510

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Samsung UFS 2.2 V-NAND Flash Breakdown
Mobile Application Processor

Dimensity 7300-Energy

Silicon Score:8.6 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (8.5) and graphics capability scored on Nothing CMF Phone 1 are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Dimensity 7300-Energy platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

The Dimensity 7300-Energy is built on TSMC 4nm node featuring 4x Cortex-A78 cores @ 2.5GHz and 4x Cortex-A55 cores @ 2.0GHz, paired with an ARM Mali-G615 GPU and MediaTek NPU 655, tuned for unmatched power efficiency and all-day battery life.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Fabricated on advanced TSMC 4nm semiconductor node optimizing transistor switching and leakage.

Verified Silicon Metrics

AnTuTu v10672,500
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core3,010

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Dimensity 7300-Energy Breakdown

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Nothing CMF Phone 1 price by country

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CountryPrice / estimateBasis and variant
United Statesyour market$1998GB/256GB launch MSRP
United Kingdom£2098GB/256GB launch price
CanadaCA$2698GB/256GB official launch MSRP
AustraliaA$1998GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Germany€2398GB/256GB European launch price
France€2398GB/256GB European launch price
Netherlands€2398GB/256GB European launch price
SwitzerlandCHF 1898GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Norwaykr 2,2908GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Swedenkr 2,3908GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Denmarkkr 1,5998GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Ireland€2098GB/256GB official launch MSRP
New ZealandNZ$3298GB/256GB official launch MSRP
SingaporeS$2698GB/256GB official launch MSRP
United Arab EmiratesAED 7298GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Saudi ArabiaSAR 7498GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Japan¥30,8008GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Austria€2098GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Belgium€2098GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Finland€2098GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Italy€2098GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Spain€2098GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Portugal€2098GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Greece€2098GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Polandzł 8298GB/256GB official launch MSRP
CzechiaKč 4,8908GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Israel₪7498GB/256GB official launch MSRP
South Korea₩275,0008GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Hong KongHK$1,5598GB/256GB official launch MSRP
TaiwanNT$6,5008GB/256GB official launch MSRP
QatarQAR 7198GB/256GB official launch MSRP
KuwaitKD 618GB/256GB official launch MSRP
India₹15,9998GB/256GB official India price
PakistanRs 55,9998GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Bangladesh৳24,4998GB/256GB official launch MSRP
IndonesiaRp 3,219,0008GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Philippines₱11,5908GB/256GB official launch MSRP
MalaysiaRM 9298GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Vietnam₫5,050,0008GB/256GB official launch MSRP
BrazilR$1,1998GB/256GB official launch MSRP
MexicoMX$3,8998GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Nigeria₦308,0008GB/256GB official launch MSRP
South AfricaR 3,6998GB/256GB official launch MSRP
EgyptE£9,8998GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Türkiye₺7,2998GB/256GB official launch MSRP