Quick Verdict
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S26 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 Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Nothing CMF Phone 1
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
Performance
70.9
88.7 ★
Camera
76.0
78.0 ★
Battery
88.0 ★
78.0
Gaming
69.8
86.9 ★
Overall
78.4
85.4 ★
Value for Money
Best Value ★
—
Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Performance Winner
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
88.7/100
Camera Winner
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
78.0/100
Battery Winner
Nothing CMF Phone 1
88.0/100
Gaming Winner
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
86.9/100
Overall Winner
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
85.4/100
Best Value
Nothing CMF Phone 1
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
📷 Camera
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
🔋 Battery
🏆 Nothing CMF Phone 1
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
💰 Value
🏆 Nothing CMF Phone 1
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.70"
6.70"
Display Type
AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen
Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X Capacitive Touchscreen
Resolution
1080x2400
1440x3120
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 7300 (4 nm)
Exynos 2600 (2 nm)
GPU
Mali-G615 MC2
Xclipse 960
RAM
8 GB
12 GB
Storage
128 GB
256 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/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", dual pixel PDAF, OIS + 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom + 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, (ultrawide), 1/2.55", Super Steady video, LED Flash
Selfie Camera
16 MP, f/2.0, (wide), Video (1080p@30fps)
12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", dual pixel PDAF, HDR, HDR10+, Video (4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps)
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
5000 mAh
4900 mAh
Charging
Fast battery 33W wired, 5W reverse wired
Fast battery 45W wired, PD3.0, 69% in 30 min, 25W wireless (Qi2.2), 4.5W 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/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Dire
Bluetooth
5.3 with A2DP, LE
6.0 with A2DP, LE
NFC
✗ No
✓ Yes
USB
USB Type-C
USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
164 x 77 x 8.2 mm (6.46 x 3.03 x 0.32 in)
158.4 x 75.8 x 7.3 mm
Weight
197g
190g
Build Material
Glass front, plastic back or silicone polymer back (eco leather)
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Colors
Black, Orange, Light Green
Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold
💻 Software
Operating System
Android 14
Android 16
Our Verdict
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 85.4/100 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
Nothing CMF Phone 1
Pros
- Decent everyday performance
- All-day battery life
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
Cons
- Average camera
- No NFC
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
Pros
- Strong performance
- Good camera quality
- Good battery life
- Great for gaming
- 120Hz smooth display
Cons
- Premium pricing
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Nothing CMF Phone 1 or Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus?
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus is the overall winner with a score of 85.4/100, winning in 3 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Nothing CMF Phone 1 or Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus?
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus wins in camera with 78.0/100 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?
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus is better for gaming with a score of 86.9/100.
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 S26 Plus?
Nothing CMF Phone 1 costs PKR 84,899 while Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus costs PKR 384,999. The price difference is PKR 300,100.
More Comparisons
vs
Nothing CMF Phone 1
vs
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6
vs
Nothing CMF Phone 1
vs
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
vs
Nothing CMF Phone 1
vs
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
vs
Nothing CMF Phone 1
vs
Samsung Galaxy S23
vs
Nothing CMF Phone 1
vs
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
vs
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
vs
Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro
vs
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
vs
Nothing Phone 3a Lite
vs
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
vs
Nothing Phone (2a)
vs
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
vs
Nothing Phone (3a)