Nothing CMF Phone 1 vs Nothing Phone (2a)
The Nothing CMF Phone 1 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Nothing Phone (2a) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (2a) leads — 59/100 vs 51/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (2a) is faster in AnTuTu (985,261 vs 879,714); the Nothing Phone (2a) has NFC for contactless payments, the Nothing CMF Phone 1 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing CMF Phone 1
Nothing Phone (2a)
What makes Nothing CMF Phone 1 better?
- Overall rating 51/100
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 985261 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 1100 vs 1001
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3000 vs 2918
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Lighter: 190g vs 197g
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (57/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing CMF Phone 1 vs the Nothing Phone (2a), the Nothing Phone (2a) scores 8 points higher (59/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) leads (57/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Nothing CMF Phone 1 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Nothing CMF Phone 1 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) notably outperforms the Nothing CMF Phone 1 (57/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Nothing CMF Phone 1 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Nothing CMF Phone 1 are nearly equal (59/100 vs 58/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing CMF Phone 1 | Nothing Phone (2a) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 985261 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1001 | 1100 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2918 | 3000 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2412x1084 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 2.6 | Android 14 / Nothing OS 2.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.2 mm | 161.7×76.3×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $349 |
Camera comparison
Nothing CMF Phone 1
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (2a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nothing CMF Phone 1
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1084
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing CMF Phone 1
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing CMF Phone 1 and Nothing Phone (2a), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (2a) leads Nothing CMF Phone 1 by 10.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nothing CMF Phone 1
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Nothing CMF Phone 1 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Nothing CMF Phone 1 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) notably outperforms the Nothing CMF Phone 1 (57/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Nothing CMF Phone 1 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Nothing CMF Phone 1 are nearly equal (59/100 vs 58/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing CMF Phone 1 or the Nothing Phone (2a)?
The Nothing Phone (2a) edges out the Nothing CMF Phone 1 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing CMF Phone 1 and the Nothing Phone (2a)?
The Nothing CMF Phone 1 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Nothing Phone (2a) — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing CMF Phone 1 or the Nothing Phone (2a)?
The Nothing Phone (2a) leads on camera score (57/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Nothing CMF Phone 1 over the Nothing Phone (2a)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Nothing Phone (2a) (57/100 vs 32/100).