Nothing CMF Phone 1 vs Nothing Phone (4a)
The Nothing CMF Phone 1 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Nothing Phone (4a) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (4a) leads — 62/100 vs 51/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4a) has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the Nothing Phone (4a) is faster in AnTuTu (1,039,119 vs 879,714); the Nothing Phone (4a) has NFC for contactless payments, the Nothing CMF Phone 1 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing CMF Phone 1
Nothing Phone (4a)
What makes Nothing CMF Phone 1 better?
- Overall rating 51/100
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1039119 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 1223 vs 1001
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3168 vs 2918
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Lighter: 190g vs 197g
- Higher performance (60/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (61/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 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 (4a), the Nothing Phone (4a) scores 11 points higher (62/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) leads (61/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Nothing CMF Phone 1 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) notably outperforms the Nothing CMF Phone 1 (61/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (53/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Nothing CMF Phone 1 are nearly equal (59/100 vs 58/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing CMF Phone 1 | Nothing Phone (4a) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 1039119 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1001 | 1223 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2918 | 3168 | |
| 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 | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 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 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.2 mm | 164.0×77.6×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $349 |
Camera comparison
Nothing CMF Phone 1
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (4a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nothing CMF Phone 1
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (4a)
- 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)
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing CMF Phone 1 and Nothing Phone (4a), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (4a) leads Nothing CMF Phone 1 by 15.3% 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 (4a) is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Nothing CMF Phone 1 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) notably outperforms the Nothing CMF Phone 1 (61/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (53/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) 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 (4a)?
The Nothing Phone (4a) is noticeably better than the Nothing CMF Phone 1 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing CMF Phone 1 and the Nothing Phone (4a)?
The Nothing CMF Phone 1 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Nothing Phone (4a) — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing CMF Phone 1 or the Nothing Phone (4a)?
The Nothing Phone (4a) leads on camera score (61/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing CMF Phone 1 or the Nothing Phone (4a)?
The Nothing Phone (4a) leads on performance (60/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nothing CMF Phone 1 over the Nothing Phone (4a)?
The Nothing Phone (4a) is a better fit for active users.