Quick Verdict
- Choose Apple iPhone 16 Plus if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Apple iPhone 16 Plus if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose Nothing CMF Phone 1 if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Nothing CMF Phone 1 if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Apple iPhone 16 Plus if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Nothing CMF Phone 1
Performance
91.1 ★
70.9
Camera
80.0 ★
76.0
Battery
76.0
88.0 ★
Gaming
85.4 ★
69.8
Overall
85.5 ★
78.4
Value for Money
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Best Value ★
Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Performance Winner
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
91.1/100
Camera Winner
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
80.0/100
Battery Winner
Nothing CMF Phone 1
88.0/100
Gaming Winner
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
85.4/100
Overall Winner
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
85.5/100
Best Value
Nothing CMF Phone 1
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Apple iPhone 16 Plus
📷 Camera
🏆 Apple iPhone 16 Plus
🔋 Battery
🏆 Nothing CMF Phone 1
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Apple iPhone 16 Plus
💰 Value
🏆 Nothing CMF Phone 1
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.70"
6.70"
Display Type
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM)
AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen
Resolution
1290x2796
1080x2400
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Apple A18 (3 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 7300 (4 nm)
GPU
Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
Mali-G615 MC2
RAM
8 GB
8 GB
Storage
128 GB
128 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide)
Dual Camera: 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF + 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth), LED Flash
Selfie Camera
12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
16 MP, f/2.0, (wide), Video (1080p@30fps)
Video Recording
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps)
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
4674 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China) 4.5W reverse wired
Fast battery 33W wired, 5W reverse wired
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, tri-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
5.3 with A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✗ No
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort
USB Type-C
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
160.9 x 77.8 x 7.8 mm (6.33 x 3.06 x 0.31 in)
164 x 77 x 8.2 mm (6.46 x 3.03 x 0.32 in)
Weight
199g
197g
Build Material
Glass front (Ceramic Shield), glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front, plastic back or silicone polymer back (eco leather)
Colors
Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine
Black, Orange, Light Green
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 26.5
Android 14
Our Verdict
Apple iPhone 16 Plus is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 85.5/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Camera, Gaming. Nothing CMF Phone 1 puts up a strong fight and wins in Battery. However, Nothing CMF Phone 1 offers better value for money.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Pros
- Flagship-grade processor
- Good camera quality
- Good battery life
- Great for gaming
- 5G connectivity
Cons
- 60Hz display only
- Premium pricing
Nothing CMF Phone 1
Pros
- Decent everyday performance
- All-day battery life
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
Cons
- Average camera
- No NFC
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Apple iPhone 16 Plus or Nothing CMF Phone 1?
Apple iPhone 16 Plus is the overall winner with a score of 85.5/100, winning in 3 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Apple iPhone 16 Plus or Nothing CMF Phone 1?
Apple iPhone 16 Plus wins in camera with 80.0/100 vs 76.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Nothing CMF Phone 1 has better battery with a score of 88.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
Apple iPhone 16 Plus is better for gaming with a score of 85.4/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Nothing CMF Phone 1 offers better value at PKR 84,899 with a value score of 2.8.
What is the price difference between Apple iPhone 16 Plus and Nothing CMF Phone 1?
Apple iPhone 16 Plus costs PKR 354,999 while Nothing CMF Phone 1 costs PKR 84,899. The price difference is PKR 270,100.
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