Nothing CMF Phone 1 vs Nothing Phone (2a)
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Nothing CMF Phone 1
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1category wins
Nothing Phone (2a)
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3category wins
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Nothing Phone (2a)
Bigger battery
Even
Faster charging
Nothing Phone (2a)
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Nothing CMF Phone 1
Lighter body
Nothing Phone (2a)
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Nothing CMF Phone 1 | Nothing Phone (2a) |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.67 | 6.7 |
| Panel Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 2400 | 2412 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 1080 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 120 |
| Peak Brightness | 2000 | 1300 |
| PPI | 395 | 394 |
| Glass Type | — | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Screen-to-body | 85.1 | 87.6 |
Platform
| Spec | Nothing CMF Phone 1 | Nothing Phone (2a) |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 6x 2.0 Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Mali-G615 MC2 | Mali-G610 MC4 |
| Chipset Name | Dimensity 7300 | Dimensity 7200 Pro |
| Process (nm) | 4 | 4 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 | 14 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
Nothing Phone (2a) +17%Geekbench (Multi-Core)
Nothing CMF Phone 1 +13%AnTuTu
Nothing Phone (2a) +10%| Spec | Nothing CMF Phone 1 | Nothing Phone (2a) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 1,001 | 1,167 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 2,918 | 2,577 |
| AnTuTu | 879,714 | 971,424 |
Memory
| Spec | Nothing CMF Phone 1 | Nothing Phone (2a) |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC | No |
| Variants | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Nothing CMF Phone 1 | Nothing Phone (2a) |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Count | 2 | 2 |
| Depth | 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) | — |
| ultrawide | — | 50 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide) | 50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Nothing CMF Phone 1 | Nothing Phone (2a) |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@60fps |
| Features | — | HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 16 MP, f/2, (wide) | 32 MP, f/2.2, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Nothing CMF Phone 1 | Nothing Phone (2a) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 5000 | 5000 |
| Wired Charging (W) | 33 | 45 |
Body
| Spec | Nothing CMF Phone 1 | Nothing Phone (2a) |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, plastic back or silicone polymer back (eco leather) | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 164 | 161.7 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.2 | 8.6 |
| Weight (g) | 197 | 190 |
| Width (mm) | 77 | 76.3 |
Launch
| Spec | Nothing CMF Phone 1 | Nothing Phone (2a) |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024, July 08 | 2024, March 05 |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, July 09 | Available. Released 2024, March 12 |
Network
| Spec | Nothing CMF Phone 1 | Nothing Phone (2a) |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 | 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 66 |
| 5G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Nothing CMF Phone 1 | Nothing Phone (2a) |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | No | Yes, 360˚ |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | — | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
Sound
| Spec | Nothing CMF Phone 1 | Nothing Phone (2a) |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Nothing CMF Phone 1 | Nothing Phone (2a) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Nothing CMF Phone 1 and Nothing Phone (2a) are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Nothing Phone (2a) posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.
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