CMF Phone 1 vs Xiaomi 13 Ultra
21.8Performance54
51.5Display64.2
30.7Camera69.5
67.2Battery71.6
36Features65.3
2 spec wins — CMF Phone 113 spec wins — Xiaomi 13 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 13 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 63.8 to 40, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+39) and performance (+32). 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
- 13% lower weight: 197 g vs 227 g
- 10% lower thickness: 8.2 mm vs 9.1 mm
- Lower launch price: $199 vs $1,299
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 54 vs 22
- Stronger display score: 64 vs 52
- Stronger camera score: 70 vs 31
- Stronger battery score: 72 vs 67
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 36
Display
| Spec | CMF Phone 1 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.73 ″+1% |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 522 ppi+32% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits | 2,600 nits+30% |
| Screen-to-body | 85.1 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | CMF Phone 1 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| AnTuTu | — | 1,550,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,027Bottom 35% | 2,050+100%Top 32% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,948Bottom 38% | 5,500+87%Top 34% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | 100 %Top 3% | — |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128GB/256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | CMF Phone 1 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9-4.0 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 5 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP+100% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | CMF Phone 1 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 90 W+173% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 50 W |
| Active use endurance | 16.2 h | — |
Design
| Spec | CMF Phone 1 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 197 g+13% | 227 g |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm+10% | 9.1 mm |
| IP rating | IP52 | IP68 |
| Frame material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | CMF Phone 1 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | CMF Phone 1 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (Nothing OS 2.6) | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 3 years+50% |
Audio
| Spec | CMF Phone 1 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |