Nothing CMF Phone 1

Key Selling Features of Nothing CMF Phone 1

• Unique Design: It boasts a distinctive look rarely found in its price range (under Kes 50,000). It features a removable back cover in various colors, including black, light green, and orange. Additionally, you can attach Nothing’s custom-designed lanyard, a small stand, or a cardholder to the device, which the company sells separately.
• Display: The phone sports a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate. It delivers up to 500 nits of typical brightness and 1,000 nits of peak brightness.
• Performance: Powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7300 chipset, the CMF Phone 1 offers fast performance in its segment.
• Camera Setup: It features a dual rear camera setup, including a 50-megapixel main sensor and a 16-megapixel selfie camera.
• Battery Life: The CMF Phone 1 promises extended usage with a 5,000mAh battery under the hood. Plus, it supports 33W fast charging for quick recharge, so you can continue working on tasks without much interruption due to low power issues.
• Customizability: Nothing allows you to personalize your CMF Phone 1 experience by offering accessories like a lanyard, stand, and cardholder, each sold separately.

Nothing CMF Phone 1 Price, Features, and Technical Specifications

Detailed Product Description

Build

Nothing CMF Phone 1 is large, elegant, and unique-looking. It measures 164.0 x 77.0 x 8.2 and weighs 197g. It is smaller but weightier than Nothing Phon1, which measures 159.2 x 75.8 x 8.3 mm and weighs 193.3 g. The handset is built using a Glass front, plastic back, or silicone polymer back (eco-leather). Notably, it is dual SIM, comes with a user-replaceable back cover, and is IP52 Dust—and splash-resistant Rated.

Display

The display consists of an AMOLED 6.67-inch display with a peak brightness of 1000 HBM and a refresh rate of 120Hz. Nothing CMF Phone 1 boasts impressive high-resolution 1080 x 2400 pixels and a 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density). With such an amazing power display, you are guaranteed an excellent media consumption experience, whether watching videos, playing video games, or flipping through the picture library.

Performance

It runs on Android 14 OS. Use the fast and efficient Mediatek Dimensity 7300 (4 nm) chipset. Part of the processing unit on the device is an Octa-core (4×2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) CPU and Mali-G615 MC2 GPU. The robust and reliable processing unit will enable you to browse, multi-task, and download games and videos seamlessly without your handset lagging.

CMF Nothing Phone 1 comes with 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, and 256GB 8GB RAM internal memory. The RAM and ROM are sufficient to accommodate applications and seamlessly run them in the background. Fortunately, and resoundingly, the device comes equipped with a microSDXC slot for additional memory.

Camera

Nothing CMF Phone 1 comes packed with a powerful 16 MP, f/2.5, (wide) selfie camera, with 1080p@30fps video capture capabilities. Snap up the best selfie moments on the camera, as well as enjoy incredible video chatting moments

The CMF smartphone has an impressive dual power pack at the rear consisting of 50 MP, f/1.8 (wide), and PDAF+ 2 MP, f/2.4 (depth) cameras. With LED flash, panorama, and HDR features, you have not only great options to work with but also a variety of professional, AI-enhanced pictures. Besides, the main camera records high-quality 4K videos with the assistance of the stabilizer, Which adds to recording high-quality videos.

Connectivity and Communication Support

Nothing CMF Phone 1 is a 5G-enabled device. It supports up to 5G bands, up to HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A, 5G speed. Enjoy fast 5G uploading and downloading speeds on the device as you browse and consume media content.

To connect with other devices, use Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go.

The device has a global positioning system (GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS) for better navigation. The sensors installed on the device include a Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, proximity, and compass.

Battery

The device’s powerful and reliable 5,000mAh Li-Po non-removable battery powers it. A fast-charging 33W wired adapter comes with the device to give you that fast charging option. You can also opt for 15W wireless charging or reverse 5W wireless charging. The Nothing Phoe 1 has a similar charging system but a lesser battery capacity 4,500mAh.

Pros and Cons of Nothing CMF Phone 1

Pros

• Modular Design: It boasts a customizable modular design, allowing you to personalize your phone with various accessories.
• Display: The 6.67-inch FHD AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate ensures smooth visuals and vibrant colors.
• Battery Life: The 5,000 mAh battery should keep you powered throughout the day. The fast-recharging mechanism is also up to the task.
• Android Skin: It runs on Nothing’s own Android skin, Nothing OS, which is generally well-received.
• Affordable Price: Starting at just Kes 35,000, it provides decent hardware specs without overwhelming your bank account.
• Durability: The phone’s considerable IP rating makes it worth having outdoors for use and fun without worrying about the elements.

Cons

• No NFC: The handset’s lack of NFC connectivity might be a deal-breaker for some users who need it for phone use.
• Unspecified 3.5mm Jack: While it has a loudspeaker, details about the 3.5mm headphone jack are not provided.
• Limited Availability: Currently, CMF Phone 1 is limited in supply.

Verdict

CMF is a cheaper sub-brand of the main brand Nothing. The phone is more affordable than Nothing Phone 1, but nothing about it is affordable. For a reasonable price, you can access premium features. A modular, customizable design, good battery performance, efficient chip, and expandable memory support on 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, and 256GB 8GB RAM internal configuration make the device worth having at that price. Despite lacking some features, it is still a great device to acquire on a budget, considering the many premium features you enjoy.

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