Both are from Nothing, with similar chips and a 5000 mAh battery. The CMF is noticeably cheaper.
Short answer
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite - three cameras (50 + 8 + 2 MP), IP54. CMF Phone 1 - the same performance level, AMOLED 120 Hz and much cheaper.
Key differences
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite | CMF by Nothing Phone 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 |
| Display | 6.77", AMOLED, 1084×2392, 120 Hz | 6.67", AMOLED, 1080×2400, 120 Hz |
| RAM / storage | 8/128 GB, 8/256 GB | 8/128 GB, 8/256 GB |
| Rear cameras | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP | 50 MP |
| Front | 16 MP | 16 MP |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 33 W | 33 W |
| Protection | IP54 | IP52 |
| Thickness / weight | 199 g | 197 g |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
Chips
MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro and MediaTek Dimensity 7300 - almost the same.
Cameras
50 + 8 + 2 MP on the Nothing vs a single 50 MP on the CMF.
What's the same
AMOLED 120 Hz, 5000 mAh, 33 W, a 16 MP front camera.
Verdict: who should buy which
- Ultrawide and protection - Nothing Phone (3a) Lite.
- Price - CMF Phone 1.
FAQ
Is the battery the same?
Yes, 5000 mAh.
Is the CMF protected?
IP52.
Which is cheaper?
The CMF Phone 1.