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CMF Phone 1 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra

CMF Phone 1

Nothing

CMF Phone 1

$199

40Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
46.7Inno Score
21.8Performance29.1
51.5Display55.1
30.7Camera56.4
67.2Battery41.7
36Features73.3
7 spec wins — CMF Phone 111 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 46.7 to 40, pulling ahead mainly in features (+37) and camera (+26). CMF Phone 1 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the CMF Phone 1

  • Stronger battery score: 67 vs 42
  • 60% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 10 MP
  • 33% higher Peak brightness: 2,000 nits vs 1,500 nits
  • 32% higher Wired charging: 33 W vs 25 W
  • 14% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,027 vs 900
  • Lower launch price: $199 vs $1,299

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra

  • Stronger performance score: 29 vs 22
  • Stronger display score: 55 vs 52
  • Stronger camera score: 56 vs 31
  • Stronger features score: 73 vs 36
  • 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP

Display

Display comparison: CMF Phone 1 versus Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
SpecCMF Phone 1Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
Screen size6.67 ″6.9 ″+3%
Panel typeSuper AMOLEDLTPO AMOLED
Resolution1080x24003088x1440
Pixel density395 ppi496 ppi+26%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,000 nits+33%1,500 nits
Screen-to-body85.1 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: CMF Phone 1 versus Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
SpecCMF Phone 1Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7300Samsung Exynos 990
AnTuTu—500,000
Geekbench 6 (single)1,027+14%Bottom 35%900Bottom 22%
Geekbench 6 (multi)2,948+11%Bottom 38%2,650Bottom 27%
Wild Life Extreme stability100 %Top 3%—
RAM (max)8 GB12 GB+50%
Storage options128GB/256GB256GB / 512GB
Storage type—UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: CMF Phone 1 versus Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
SpecCMF Phone 1Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
Main camera50 MP108 MP+116%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide—12 MP
Telephoto—12 MP
Optical zoom—5 x
Max video4K@30fps8K@24fps
Front camera16 MP+60%10 MP
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: CMF Phone 1 versus Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
SpecCMF Phone 1Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
Capacity5,000 mAh+11%4,500 mAh
Wired charging33 W+32%25 W
Wireless charging0 W15 W
Active use endurance16.2 h—

Design

Design comparison: CMF Phone 1 versus Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
SpecCMF Phone 1Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
Weight197 g+5%208 g
Thickness8.2 mm8.1 mm+1%
IP ratingIP52IP68
Frame material—Stainless steel

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: CMF Phone 1 versus Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
SpecCMF Phone 1Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
5GYesYes
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.35.0
NFCNoYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 3.2
eSIMNoYes

Software

Software comparison: CMF Phone 1 versus Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
SpecCMF Phone 1Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
OS at launchAndroid 14 (Nothing OS 2.6)Android 10 (One UI 2.5)
OS update pledge2 years3 years+50%

Audio

Audio comparison: CMF Phone 1 versus Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
SpecCMF Phone 1Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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