Both come from Nothing, both have a telephoto and almost the same price. The difference is in the details.
Short answer
Nothing Phone (3a) - a 32 MP front camera, 50 W, IP64, a 12/256 GB version and Glyph. CMF Phone 2 Pro - lighter (185 g), modular design and slightly cheaper.
Key differences
| Spec | CMF by Nothing Phone 2 Pro | Nothing Phone (3a) |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 |
| Display | 6.77", AMOLED, 1080×2392, 120 Hz | 6.77", AMOLED, 1080×2392, 120 Hz |
| RAM / storage | 8/128 GB, 8/256 GB | 8/128 GB, 12/256 GB |
| Rear cameras | 50 MP + 8 MP + 50 MP | 50 MP + 8 MP + 50 MP |
| Front | 16 MP | 32 MP |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 33 W | 50 W |
| Protection | IP54 | IP64 |
| Thickness / weight | 185 g | 201 g |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
Cameras
The rear setup is the same - 50 + 8 + 50 MP. Front camera: 32 MP on the Nothing vs 16 MP on the CMF.
Chips
MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro and Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3.
Charging and protection
50 W and IP64 on the Nothing vs 33 W and IP54 on the CMF.
Verdict: who should buy which
- Selfies, charging, protection - Nothing Phone (3a).
- Lightness and price - CMF Phone 2 Pro.
FAQ
Do both have a telephoto?
Yes, 50 MP.
Which is lighter?
The CMF Phone 2 Pro - 185 g.
What charging does the CMF have?
33 W.