The Techspecinsight review of the CMF Phone 1 . A Nothing CMF 1 budget phone from the sub-brand CMF by the company Nothing. The review highlights various aspects of the phone, including its design, accessories, software, performance, battery life, and cameras. Here are some key points from the review:
Overview
Design and Ecosystem:
The phone is described as part of an entire ecosystem, with various accessories designed specifically for it. It features interchangeable backcase and a "circle spinny thing" for attaching different accessories like stands and wallets. Lanyard
Build Quality:
While the materials may feel a bit cheap and plasticky, the design is sophisticated and intentional. The accessories, though basic in materials, are thoughtfully designed
Repairability:
The phone is easy to disassemble, which could make repairs easier and potentially cheaper.
Display: ( Dazzling by Default)
The phone has a 120Hz adaptive Refersh Rate Full HD+ display, which is praised for its smoothness, 2000 NITS brightness, and overall quality. 6.67". HDR10+ Support.1,000,000:1 Contrast ratio
Battery Life:
It features a 5000mAh battery, which is expected to last through the day with ease. However, it lacks wireless charging and the wired charging speed is mediocre at 33W.23 hours of Playback of Single Charge.
Software:
It runs on Nothing OS 2.6 based on Android 14, with a light and thoughtful software skin that enhances aesthetics and reduces distractions.
Performance:
The phone is powered by a 8 core Upto 2.5 Ghz Based on 4nm MediaTek Dimensity 7300 chipset with 16gb of ram 8GB+8 GB Booster , which provides adequate performance for most tasks, although some lag might be noticed during heavy gaming.
Audio:
The phone has a mono speaker, which, while loud, does not provide a stereo effect and lacks sophistication in audio quality. Enabling seamless interaction with ChatGPT as a custom voice AT while on the move.
Cameras:
The phone has a dual-camera setup, with the second camera being mainly for portrait mode. Sony Rear 50MP + Front 16MP with Ultra XDR and AI Vivid Modes. The camera performance is decent for the price, but there are compromises such as the lack of an ultra-wide camera and less sophisticated color science for faces. Powered by TRUELENS ENGINE 2.0
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Overall, the review suggests that the CMF Phone 1 offers exceptional value for its price, combining good design, a robust ecosystem, and solid performance in a budget package.