Nothing CMF Phone 1 vs Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
The Nothing CMF Phone 1 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads — 61/100 vs 51/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,063,109 vs 879,714); the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Nothing CMF Phone 1 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing CMF Phone 1
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
What makes Nothing CMF Phone 1 better?
- Lighter: 197g vs 201g
- Better portability (58/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1063109 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 1161 vs 1001
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3390 vs 2918
- Faster charging: 50W vs 33W
- Higher performance (60/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (64/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (49/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing CMF Phone 1 vs the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro scores 10 points higher (61/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads (64/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing CMF Phone 1 (64/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the Nothing CMF Phone 1 are nearly equal (49/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing CMF Phone 1 and the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro are nearly equal (58/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing CMF Phone 1 | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 1063109 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1001 | 1161 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2918 | 3390 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2392x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 2.6 | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.2 mm | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | — | $459 |
Camera comparison
Nothing CMF Phone 1
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nothing CMF Phone 1
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing CMF Phone 1
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing CMF Phone 1 and Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads Nothing CMF Phone 1 by 17.3% 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 (3a) Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing CMF Phone 1 (64/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the Nothing CMF Phone 1 are nearly equal (49/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing CMF Phone 1 and the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro are nearly equal (58/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing CMF Phone 1 or the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is noticeably better than the Nothing CMF Phone 1 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing CMF Phone 1 and the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?
The Nothing CMF Phone 1 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing CMF Phone 1 or the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads on camera score (64/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing CMF Phone 1 or the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads on performance (60/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nothing CMF Phone 1 over the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for active users.