Quick Verdict
- Choose Nothing CMF Phone 1 if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A53 if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- 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
Samsung Galaxy A53
Performance
70.9 ★
60.5
Camera
76.0
80.0 ★
Battery
88.0
88.0
Gaming
69.8 ★
61.0
Overall
78.4 ★
75.4
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
Camera Winner
Samsung Galaxy A53
80.0/100
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
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A53
🔋 Battery
Tie
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Nothing CMF Phone 1
💰 Value
🏆 Nothing CMF Phone 1
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.70"
6.50"
Display Type
AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen
Super AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, Multitouch
Resolution
1080x2400
1080x2400
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 7300 (4 nm)
Exynos 1280 soc
GPU
Mali-G615 MC2
Mali-G68 MC4
RAM
8 GB
8 GB
Storage
128 GB
128 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
Dual Camera: 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF + 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth), LED Flash
Quad Camera: 64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.7X", PDAF, OIS + 12 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) + 5 MP, f/2.4, (macro) + 5 MP, f/2.4, (depth), LED Flash
Selfie Camera
16 MP, f/2.0, (wide), Video (1080p@30fps)
32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", HDR, Video (4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps)
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging
Fast battery 33W wired, 5W reverse wired
Fast charging 33W, 100% in 65 min (advertised)
📶 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, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct,
Bluetooth
5.3 with A2DP, LE
5.1 with A2DP, LE
NFC
✗ No
✓ Yes
USB
USB Type-C
USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Hybrid Dual SIM, Dual Standby, (Nano-SIM)
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
164 x 77 x 8.2 mm (6.46 x 3.03 x 0.32 in)
159.6 x 74.8 x 8.1 mm
Weight
197g
189g
Build Material
Glass front, plastic back or silicone polymer back (eco leather)
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Colors
Black, Orange, Light Green
Black, White, Blue, Peach
💻 Software
Operating System
Android 14
Android 12
Our Verdict
Nothing CMF Phone 1 is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 78.4/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Gaming. Samsung Galaxy A53 puts up a strong fight and wins in Camera.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Nothing CMF Phone 1
Pros
- Decent everyday performance
- All-day battery life
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
Cons
- Average camera
- No NFC
Samsung Galaxy A53
Pros
- Decent everyday performance
- Good camera quality
- All-day battery life
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
Cons
- Premium pricing
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Nothing CMF Phone 1 or Samsung Galaxy A53?
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 Samsung Galaxy A53?
Samsung Galaxy A53 wins in camera with 80.0/100 vs 76.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Both phones have similar battery performance.
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 84,899 with a value score of 2.8.
What is the price difference between Nothing CMF Phone 1 and Samsung Galaxy A53?
Nothing CMF Phone 1 costs PKR 84,899 while Samsung Galaxy A53 costs PKR 133,999. The price difference is PKR 49,100.
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