Nothing CMF Phone 1

Unique, standout design with a focus on customizability, repairability and sustainability.

No charger in the box.

We have no doubt that the CMF Phone 1 will find its fanbase.

Excellent performance. Solid camera. Two-day battery life. Sharp and bright AMOLED screen. Well-designed software with good software support. Fun accessories and unique design.

Spotty band support in the US. No NFC.

Unique design ; Excellent battery life ; Bloatware-free Nothing OS 2.6 ; Smooth 120 Hz AMOLED screen ; Very decent performance

Only 3 years of updates ; Disappointing camera performance ; Slow wired charging ; No NFC support

Would I recommend the CMF Phone 1 for $199? Yes! The CMF Phone 1 does some things very well. The design is unique, and no other manufacturer offers such a polished look. Battery life is excellent. Screen quality and performance are also very good for...

Reliable performance ; Unique Customizable Design ; Clean UI ; Good primary camera ; Long-lasting battery with fast charging

Reliable performance ; Unique Customizable Design ; Clean UI ; Good primary camera ; Long-lasting battery with fast charging

Design and Build :

Attractive, fun design ; Very accessible price point ; Big, bright and vibrant display

Second camera is only for depth sensing ; IP52 rating means little moisture protection ; Slow charging

While Nothing’s CMF Phone 1 won’t be competing with some of the most capable phones around, its modular design charm, attractive Android user interface and solid everyday performance all punch well above its £209 price point.

Unique and stylish design ; Bloat-free operating system ; Solid performance ; Fun accessories ; Excellent value

No NFC ; Only IP52 rated ; Simple camera setup

The CMF Phone 1 is the most stylish and interesting design to hit the budget market in years. It’s not perfect, but if you want something different, and don’t want to spend the big bucks, it’s certainly the way to go.

Performance and longevity you don’t expect for the money ; Eye-pleasing OLED display from a class above ; Screw-on accessories a neat design twist

Bad stuff 1 ; Bad stuff 2

Proof that decent budget phones still exist. Some clever accessories set the CMF Phone 1 apart from cheap rivals; great performance, long battery life and a gorgeous screen better almost all of ’em.

Affordable ; Unique customisation features ; Large AMOLED screen, 120Hz refresh rate ; Great battery life

Only one rear camera, no ultrawide ; Passable camera quality, but not great ; Performance isn't the worst, but not the best either

The TL;DR version: The CMF Phone 1 might be the brand's first phone, but it came out swinging hard with nice features like a 120Hz refresh rate, 50MP camera, and the slick Nothing OS for just S$369. The ability to swap out rear plates and accessories...