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CMF Phone 1 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8

CMF Phone 1

Nothing

CMF Phone 1

$199

40Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
71.2Inno Score
21.8Performance86.1
51.5Display61.6
30.7Camera50.2
67.2Battery67.5
36Features94.7
6 spec wins — CMF Phone 114 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 wins this phone face-off, 71.2 to 40, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+64) and features (+59). 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

  • 90% higher Wild Life Extreme stability: 100 % vs 53 %
  • 60% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 10 MP
  • 17% higher Active use endurance: 16.2 h vs 13.8 h
  • 15% lower thickness: 8.2 mm vs 9.7 mm
  • Lower launch price: $199 vs $1,900

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8

  • Stronger performance score: 86 vs 22
  • Stronger display score: 62 vs 52
  • Stronger camera score: 50 vs 31
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 36
  • 260% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 10,619 vs 2,948

Display

Display comparison: CMF Phone 1 versus Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
SpecCMF Phone 1Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
Screen size6.67 ″7.6 ″+14%
Panel typeSuper AMOLEDFoldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution1080x24002448x1848
Pixel density395 ppi404 ppi+2%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,000 nits3,000 nits+50%
Screen-to-body85.1 %89.6 %+5%

Performance

Performance comparison: CMF Phone 1 versus Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
SpecCMF Phone 1Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7300Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy
AnTuTu—2,947,517
Geekbench 6 (single)1,027Bottom 35%3,528+244%Top 6%
Geekbench 6 (multi)2,948Bottom 38%10,619+260%Top 4%
Wild Life Extreme stability100 %+90%Top 3%53 %Bottom 11%
RAM (max)8 GB16 GB+100%
Storage options128GB/256GB256GB/512GB/1TB
Storage type—UFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: CMF Phone 1 versus Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
SpecCMF Phone 1Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide—50 MP
Max video4K@30fps8K@30fps
Front camera16 MP+60%10 MP
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: CMF Phone 1 versus Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
SpecCMF Phone 1Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
Capacity5,000 mAh+4%4,800 mAh
Wired charging33 W45 W+36%
Wireless charging0 W20 W
Active use endurance16.2 h+17%13.8 h

Design

Design comparison: CMF Phone 1 versus Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
SpecCMF Phone 1Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
Weight197 g+2%201 g
Thickness8.2 mm+15%9.7 mm
IP ratingIP52IP48
Frame material—Armor Aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: CMF Phone 1 versus Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
SpecCMF Phone 1Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
5GYesYes
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.36.0
NFCNoYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 3.2
eSIMNoYes

Software

Software comparison: CMF Phone 1 versus Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
SpecCMF Phone 1Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
OS at launchAndroid 14 (Nothing OS 2.6)Android 17 (One UI 9)
OS update pledge2 years7 years+250%

Audio

Audio comparison: CMF Phone 1 versus Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
SpecCMF Phone 1Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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