Nothing CMF Phone 1 vs Nothing Phone (4b)
The Nothing CMF Phone 1 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Nothing Phone (4b) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (4b) leads — 55/100 vs 51/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4b) has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the Nothing Phone (4b) is faster in AnTuTu (975,254 vs 879,714); the Nothing Phone (4b) has NFC for contactless payments, the Nothing CMF Phone 1 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing CMF Phone 1
Nothing Phone (4b)
What makes Nothing CMF Phone 1 better?
- Lighter: 197g vs 210g
- Better portability (58/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (4b) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 975254 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 1087 vs 1001
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3148 vs 2918
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (59/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing CMF Phone 1 vs the Nothing Phone (4b), the Nothing Phone (4b) scores 4 points higher (55/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) leads (59/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) and the Nothing CMF Phone 1 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) and the Nothing CMF Phone 1 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) is a bit better (59/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing CMF Phone 1 is a bit better (58/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing CMF Phone 1 | Nothing Phone (4b) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 975254 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1001 | 1087 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2918 | 3148 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2344 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 2.6 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.2 mm | 164.4×78.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | — | $355 |
Camera comparison
Nothing CMF Phone 1
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (4b)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nothing CMF Phone 1
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (4b)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing CMF Phone 1
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Nothing Phone (4b)
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing CMF Phone 1 and Nothing Phone (4b), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (4b) leads Nothing CMF Phone 1 by 9.8% 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 (4b) and the Nothing CMF Phone 1 are nearly equal (58/100 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 (4b) and the Nothing CMF Phone 1 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) is a bit better (59/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing CMF Phone 1 is a bit better (58/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing CMF Phone 1 or the Nothing Phone (4b)?
The Nothing Phone (4b) edges out the Nothing CMF Phone 1 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing CMF Phone 1 and the Nothing Phone (4b)?
The Nothing CMF Phone 1 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Nothing Phone (4b) — 55/100.
Should you choose the Nothing CMF Phone 1 over the Nothing Phone (4b)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Nothing Phone (4b) (59/100 vs 46/100).