Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs CMF Phone (1)
Quick Comparison
Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than CMF Phone (1). In terms of display resolution, Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2392 x 1084 than CMF Phone (1) which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than CMF Phone (1)
| Name | Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB) | CMF Phone (1) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.77 in | 6.67 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 22853 | Rs. 15999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is October 29, 2025. The cost of Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 22853. The launch Date of the second phone is July 8, 2024. The cost of CMF Phone (1) is Rs. 15999.
Display comparison
Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB) has larger screen size of 6.77 inches in comparison to CMF Phone (1)'s 6.67 inch screen. Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB) has AMOLED Screen type where as CMF Phone (1) has Screen type. CMF's phone has display density of 395 PPI & Nothing's phone has only 388 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Nothing's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 86.7% than CMF's phone ~ 85.8%. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to CMF Phone (1)'s lower 6 GB RAM. Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than CMF Phone (1) (128 GB).
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 16 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 15 and the second one on 14 version.
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| Name | Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB) | CMF Phone (1) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | A001T | Phone 1 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 3 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | October 29, 2025 | July 8, 2024 |
| In The Box | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite, Nothing Cable (c-c) 100 cm, Phone (3a) Lite case, Phone (3a) Lite screen protector (pre-applied), SIM tray ejector tool, Safety information and warranty card | CMF Phone 1, CMF Cable (USB-C to USB-C), Safety information and warranty card, Screen Protector (pre-applied), SIM tray ejector |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 78 x 164 x 8.3 mm | 77.5 x 163.6 x 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 199 g | 197 g |
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Colors | Black, White | Blue, Light Green, Orange, Black |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color Super AMOLED LTPS (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 480 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.77 inches, 1084 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 388 PPI | ~ 395 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86.7% | ~ 85.8% |
| Glass Type | Panda Glass, Mohs level 5 | |
| Brightness | 800 nits (typ), 1300 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) | |
| Features | 2160Hz PWM, HDR | 2000 nits Peak Brightness, 700 nits Typical Brightness, Ultra HDR+, 1000000:1 Contrast Ratio, 960 Hz PWM Frequency, HDR10+ |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 6 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | n1, n3, n5, n8, n28, n38, n40, n41, n77, n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac /ax (Wi-Fi 6), 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz dual-band, MU-MIMO | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, BLE | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, BLE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 942,670 (Total) (v11) | |
| Geekbench Score | 2,884 (Multi Core) (v6) 1,005 (Single Core) 2,536 (OpenCL) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1) | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BEIDOU (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1) |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | E-compass, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, In-display Fingerprint Sensor | E-Compass, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP54 | IP52 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Interchangeable Back Cover, 2 Years of Android Updates, 3 Years of Security Updates, Accessory Point with Removable Cover | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 24mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (Macro) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Panorama, HDR | Night Mode, Live Photo, Portrait Mode (1X, 2X), Action Mode, HDR Video, Slo-Motion, Lenticular, Advanced HDR, Beauty, 50MP Ultra HD, Expert Mode, Timelapse, Panorama, Natural Mode/Vivid Mode |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 16 MP ƒ/2.45 (Wide Angle) Focal Length 24 MM F/2.45 SENSOR 1/3" Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 16 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | Nothing OS 3.5 | Nothing OS 2.6 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Pro | Mediatek Dimensity 7300 |
| CPU | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | 4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Mali-G615 MC2 | Mali-G615 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | JPEG, PNG, BMP, GIF, WEB, HEIF, HEIC, DNG | JPEG, PNG, BMP, GIF, WEB, HEIF, HEIC, DNG |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WAV, FLAC, APE, OGG, MID, M4A, IMY, Recording: WAV, AAC, AMR | Playback (MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WAV, FLAC, APE, OGG, MID, M4A, IMY, AC3, EAC3, EAC3-JOC, AC4), Recording (WAV, AAC, AMR) |
| Video | MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265 (HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM, Recording: MP4 | MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265 (HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM), Recording (MP4 |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 5W | Yes, 5W |
| Talk Time | 43 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 45 hours | |