Nothing CMF Phone 1 vs Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
The Nothing CMF Phone 1 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads — 68/100 vs 51/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,355,225 vs 879,714); the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Nothing CMF Phone 1 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing CMF Phone 1
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
What makes Nothing CMF Phone 1 better?
- Overall rating 51/100
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1355225 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 1270 vs 1001
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4106 vs 2918
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Lighter: 195g vs 197g
- Higher performance (66/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing CMF Phone 1 vs the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro scores 17 points higher (68/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads (66/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the Nothing CMF Phone 1 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing CMF Phone 1 (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (53/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the Nothing CMF Phone 1 are nearly equal (62/100 vs 58/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing CMF Phone 1 | Nothing Phone (4a) Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 1355225 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1001 | 1270 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2918 | 4106 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2412x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 2.6 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.2 mm | 163.7×76.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | — | $449 |
Camera comparison
Nothing CMF Phone 1
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nothing CMF Phone 1
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing CMF Phone 1
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing CMF Phone 1 and Nothing Phone (4a) Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads Nothing CMF Phone 1 by 35.1% 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 (4a) Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the Nothing CMF Phone 1 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing CMF Phone 1 (78/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (53/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the Nothing CMF Phone 1 are nearly equal (62/100 vs 58/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing CMF Phone 1 or the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is noticeably better than the Nothing CMF Phone 1 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing CMF Phone 1 and the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro?
The Nothing CMF Phone 1 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing CMF Phone 1 or the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing CMF Phone 1 or the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads on performance (66/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nothing CMF Phone 1 over the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a better fit for active users.