Quick Verdict
- Choose Nothing CMF Phone 1 if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Nothing Phone 3 if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Nothing CMF Phone 1 if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Nothing CMF Phone 1 if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Nothing CMF Phone 1
Nothing Phone 3
Performance
70.9 ★
67.5
Camera
76.0
76.0
Battery
88.0
92.0 ★
Gaming
69.8 ★
65.0
Overall
78.4 ★
77.7
Value for Money
Best Value ★
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Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Performance Winner
Nothing CMF Phone 1
70.9/100
Battery Winner
Nothing Phone 3
92.0/100
Gaming Winner
Nothing CMF Phone 1
69.8/100
Overall Winner
Nothing CMF Phone 1
78.4/100
Best Value
Nothing CMF Phone 1
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Nothing CMF Phone 1
📷 Camera
Tie
🔋 Battery
🏆 Nothing Phone 3
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Nothing CMF Phone 1
💰 Value
🏆 Nothing CMF Phone 1
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.70"
6.67"
Display Type
AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen
OLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1B Colors
Resolution
1080x2400
1260x2800
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 7300 (4 nm)
Qualcomm SM8735 Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 (4 nm)
GPU
Mali-G615 MC2
Adreno 825
RAM
8 GB
16 GB
Storage
128 GB
512 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
Dual Camera: 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF + 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth), LED Flash
Triple Camera: 50 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", PDAF, OIS + 50 MP, f/2.7, (periscope telephoto), 1/2.75", PDAF, 3x optical zoom. OIS + 50 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/2.76", LED Flash
Selfie Camera
16 MP, f/2.0, (wide), Video (1080p@30fps)
50 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/2.76", HDR, Video (4K@60fps, 1080p@60fps)
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, OIS
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
5000 mAh
5150 mAh
Charging
33W wired, 5W reverse wired
65W wired, PD3.0, PPS, QC4, 15W wireless, 7.5W reverse charging, 5W reverse wireless
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direc
Bluetooth
5.3 with A2DP, LE
6.0 with A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✗ No
USB
USB Type-C
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
164 x 77 x 8.2 mm
160.6 x 75.6 x 9 mm
Weight
197g
218g
Build Material
Glass front, plastic back or silicone polymer back (eco leather)
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 7i), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame
Colors
Black, Orange, Light Green
White, Black
💻 Software
Operating System
Android 14, upgradable to Android 16, up to 2 major OS updates, Nothing OS 4.0
Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, Nothing OS 4.1, up to 5 major OS updates
Our Verdict
Nothing CMF Phone 1 is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 78.4/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Gaming. Nothing Phone 3 puts up a strong fight and wins in Battery.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Nothing CMF Phone 1
Pros
- Decent everyday performance
- All-day battery life
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Average camera
Nothing Phone 3
Pros
- Decent everyday performance
- All-day battery life
- 65W fast charging
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
Cons
- Average camera
- No NFC
- Premium pricing
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Nothing CMF Phone 1 or Nothing Phone 3?
Nothing CMF Phone 1 is the overall winner with a score of 78.4/100, winning in 2 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Nothing CMF Phone 1 or Nothing Phone 3?
Both phones have identical camera scores.
Which has better battery life?
Nothing Phone 3 has better battery with a score of 92.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
Nothing CMF Phone 1 is better for gaming with a score of 69.8/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Nothing CMF Phone 1 offers better value at PKR 84,999 with a value score of 2.8.
What is the price difference between Nothing CMF Phone 1 and Nothing Phone 3?
Nothing CMF Phone 1 costs PKR 84,999 while Nothing Phone 3 costs PKR 329,999. The price difference is PKR 245,000.
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