Nothing CMF Phone 1
#952
Samsung Galaxy A35
#425Category Breakdown
Nothing CMF Phone 1
Samsung Galaxy A35
Performance
90.088.3
Camera
54.582.8
Display
91.190.4
Battery
33.733.7
Build
73.693.4
Connectivity
75.884.8
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
65.678.2
Summary
- The Nothing CMF Phone 1 features a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a peak brightness of 2000 nits, while the Samsung Galaxy A35 has a slightly smaller 6.6-inch Super AMOLED display with 1000 nits peak brightness.
- In terms of performance, the Phone 1 is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 7300 chipset, whereas the A35 utilizes the Exynos 1380, both offering 120Hz refresh rates.
- The camera systems are similar, with both having a 50 MP main sensor, but the A35 includes optical image stabilization (OIS) and an additional ultrawide and macro lens, enhancing versatility.
- Both devices have a 5000 mAh battery, but the Phone 1 supports faster charging at 33W compared to the A35's 25W.
- For software, the Phone 1 runs on Nothing OS 3.0 based on Android 14, while the A35 features One UI 7, with the latter promising more extensive future updates.
- Build quality differs as well, with the Phone 1 using a combination of glass and plastic, while the A35 has a glass front and back with a plastic frame, adding to its durability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nothing CMF Phone 1
Samsung Galaxy A35
General
Release Date
2024, July 08
2024, March 11
Announced
2024, July 08
2024, March 11
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.67"
6.6"
Type
AMOLED, 120Hz, 500 nits (typ), 2000 nits (peak)
Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 1000 nits (HBM)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~390 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 7300 (4 nm)
Exynos 1380 (5 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G615 MC2
Mali-G68 MP5
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.96", PDAF, OIS8 MP, f/2.2, 123˚, (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm5 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
16 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
Li-Ion 5000 mAh
Charging Details
33W wired5W reverse wired
25W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
164 x 77 x 8.2 mm (6.46 x 3.03 x 0.32 in)
161.7 x 78 x 8.2 mm (6.37 x 3.07 x 0.32 in)
Weight
197 g
209 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back or silicone polymer back (eco leather)
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), plastic frame, glass back
Colors
Black, Orange, Light Green
Iceblue, Lilac, Navy, Lemon
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.81 W/kg (head)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, BLE
5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 3.0
Android 14, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 7
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass