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Nothing CMF Phone 1

Nothing CMF Phone 1
alaScore 96

37 reviews

Nov, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 37 reviews of Nothing CMF Phone 1. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. Comments about the battery and screen are overall positive. The price and design are also appreciated. Some have doubts about the portability and camera.

performance, design, price, screen, battery

camera, portability

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Nothing CMF Phone 1 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 96/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by : Cam Bunton (trustedreviews.com)

Nothing CMF Phone 1 Review

 

Nothing's CMF Phone 1 is easily one of the most interesting budget-focused phones we've seen for a long time, even if it's not perfect.

Attractive, fun design ; Very accessible price point ; Big, bright and vibrant display

Second camera is only for depth sensing ; IP52 rating means little moisture protection ; Slow charging

While Nothing’s CMF Phone 1 won’t be competing with some of the most capable phones around, its modular design charm, attractive Android user interface and solid everyday performance all punch well above its £209 price point.

Jul, 2024

Expert review by : Luke Baker (techadvisor.co.uk)

CMF Phone 1 review: Exactly what the budget market was missing

 

The CMF Phone 1 stands out from the crowd with a unique modular chassis and a healthy dose of the brand's signature style, but should you buy one?

Unique and stylish design ; Bloat-free operating system ; Solid performance ; Fun accessories ; Excellent value

No NFC ; Only IP52 rated ; Simple camera setup

The CMF Phone 1 is the most stylish and interesting design to hit the budget market in years. It’s not perfect, but if you want something different, and don’t want to spend the big bucks, it’s certainly the way to go.

Jul, 2024

Expert review by : Tom Morgan-Freelander (stuff.tv)

CMF Phone 1 review: cheap and cheerful can be a very good thing

 

Affordable internals under a modular skin make the CMF Phone 1 something of a bargain. Nothing's latest isn't perfect, though.

Performance and longevity you don’t expect for the money ; Eye-pleasing OLED display from a class above ; Screw-on accessories a neat design twist

Bad stuff 1 ; Bad stuff 2

Proof that decent budget phones still exist. Some clever accessories set the CMF Phone 1 apart from cheap rivals; great performance, long battery life and a gorgeous screen better almost all of ’em.

Jul, 2024

Expert review by : Cheryl Tan (hardwarezone.com.sg)

CMF Nothing Phone 1 review: Screwing around with a 'modular' phone

 

We kid you not - you can screw accessories on this phone, and it's affordable too! #cmfphone1 #cmfbynothing #smartphone

Affordable ; Unique customisation features ; Large AMOLED screen, 120Hz refresh rate ; Great battery life

Only one rear camera, no ultrawide ; Passable camera quality, but not great ; Performance isn't the worst, but not the best either

The TL;DR version: The CMF Phone 1 might be the brand's first phone, but it came out swinging hard with nice features like a 120Hz refresh rate, 50MP camera, and the slick Nothing OS for just S$369. The ability to swap out rear plates and accessories...

Oct, 2024

Expert review by : Esmond Xu (techgoondu.com)

Nothing CMF Phone 1 review: Great budget phone but no NFC - Techgoondu

 

Costing S$369, the CMF Phone 1 is an excellent offering by Nothing. The battery life wows, and the hardware choices make sense.

Aug, 2024

Expert review by : GSMArena Team (gsmarena.com)

CMF Phone 1 by Nothing review

 

Nothing is a relatively new brand itself but their subbrand - CMF - is even more recent and so far limited itself to offering smartphone accessories with...

Unique, standout design with a focus on customizability, repairability and sustainability.

No charger in the box.

We have no doubt that the CMF Phone 1 will find its fanbase.

Jul, 2024

Expert review by : Julian Chokkattu (wired.com)

Cmf Phone 1

 

I used this $199 smartphone to cover a launch event in Paris and it was nearly flawless.

Excellent performance. Solid camera. Two-day battery life. Sharp and bright AMOLED screen. Well-designed software with good software support. Fun accessories and unique design.

Spotty band support in the US. No NFC.

Jul, 2024

Expert review by : Darab Mansoor Ali (digit.in)

Nothing CMF Phone 1 review: Game changer?

 

With the Nothing CMF Phone 1, there are cost cuttings and yes, buying accessories and a charger for the CMF Phone 1 will bring the price up. But even at a sub-₹20,000 price tag, the CMF Phone 1 still offers pretty decent value. Yes, above a ₹20,000...

Unique customisable design ; Clean software ; Good performance

Build quality is average ; Camera is a hit or miss ; No charger inside box

So yes, the Nothing CMF Phone 1 is a game changer when it comes to the design. Not only does it have a good design, it can be customized according to your own taste and preference. While the options are limited at this point, these also offer a lot of...

Jul, 2024

Expert review by : Sern Wen (gizmochina_com)

CMF Phone 1 Review: What's Left But The Design? - Gizmochina

 

I'm hoping the next CMF Phone will be more and more modular, until a truly modular phone comes out.

Jul, 2024

Expert review by : Rohan Pal (gadgets.ndtv.com)

CMF Phone 1 Review: Strong Performer Under Rs 18,000

 

The CMF Phone 1 offers excellent performance, design, and battery life. However, will it be able to survive the competition? Check out the review!

Swappable rear panel ; Vibrant 120Hz AMOLED display ; performance ; Clean User Interface

No charger in the box ; No stereo speakers ; No dedicated wide-angle or telephoto lens

To conclude, the CMF Phone 1 offers an excellent value-for-money proposition for the users. It is good to see the swappable rear panels that will help change the look of the device. Hopefully, we can get more accessories from the company or third party...

Jul, 2024
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