CMF Phone 1 vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
21.8Performance79.1
51.5Display69.1
30.7Camera73.2
67.2Battery79
36Features78.7
3 spec wins — CMF Phone 116 spec wins — Xiaomi 15 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 15 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 75.9 to 40, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+57) and features (+43). 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
- 35% higher Active use endurance: 16.2 h vs 12 h
- 13% lower weight: 197 g vs 226 g
- 12% lower thickness: 8.2 mm vs 9.4 mm
- Lower launch price: $199 vs $1,499
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 79 vs 22
- Stronger display score: 69 vs 52
- Stronger camera score: 73 vs 31
- Stronger battery score: 79 vs 67
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 36
Display
| Spec | CMF Phone 1 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.73 ″+1% |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3200 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 522 ppi+32% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits | 3,200 nits+60% |
| Screen-to-body | 85.1 % | 90 %+6% |
Performance
| Spec | CMF Phone 1 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| AnTuTu | — | 2,650,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,027Bottom 35% | 3,050+197%Top 12% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,948Bottom 38% | 9,600+226%Top 11% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | 100 %Top 3% | — |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128GB/256GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | CMF Phone 1 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.63 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 200 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 4.3 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP+100% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | CMF Phone 1 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,410 mAh+8% |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 90 W+173% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 80 W |
| Active use endurance | 16.2 h+35% | 12 h |
Design
| Spec | CMF Phone 1 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 197 g+13% | 226 g |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm+12% | 9.4 mm |
| IP rating | IP52 | IP68 |
| Frame material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | CMF Phone 1 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | CMF Phone 1 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (Nothing OS 2.6) | Android 15 (HyperOS 2) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 4 years+100% |
Audio
| Spec | CMF Phone 1 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |