Nothing CMF Phone 1 vs Nothing Phone (3)
The Nothing CMF Phone 1 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3) leads — 77/100 vs 51/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3) has the bigger battery (5150 mAh vs 5000); the Nothing Phone (3) is faster in AnTuTu (2,371,693 vs 879,714); the Nothing Phone (3) has NFC for contactless payments, the Nothing CMF Phone 1 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing CMF Phone 1
Nothing Phone (3)
What makes Nothing CMF Phone 1 better?
- Lighter: 197g vs 198g
- Better portability (58/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (3) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2371693 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 2162 vs 1001
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6847 vs 2918
- Bigger battery: 5150 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 33W
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing CMF Phone 1 vs the Nothing Phone (3), the Nothing Phone (3) scores 26 points higher (77/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (63/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Nothing CMF Phone 1 (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Nothing CMF Phone 1 (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Nothing CMF Phone 1 (63/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing CMF Phone 1 is a bit better (58/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing CMF Phone 1 | Nothing Phone (3) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 2371693 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1001 | 2162 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2918 | 6847 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5150 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 2.6 | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.2 mm | 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Nothing CMF Phone 1
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (3)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nothing CMF Phone 1
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing CMF Phone 1
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Nothing Phone (3)
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing CMF Phone 1 and Nothing Phone (3), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (3) leads Nothing CMF Phone 1 by 62.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nothing CMF Phone 1
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Nothing CMF Phone 1 (82/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Nothing CMF Phone 1 (81/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Nothing CMF Phone 1 (63/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing CMF Phone 1 is a bit better (58/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing CMF Phone 1 or the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Nothing CMF Phone 1 by 26 points (77/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing CMF Phone 1 and the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Nothing CMF Phone 1 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Nothing Phone (3) — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing CMF Phone 1 or the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on camera score (81/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing CMF Phone 1 or the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on performance (82/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nothing CMF Phone 1 over the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.