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CMF Phone 2 Pro vs Nothing Phone (3a)

CMF Phone 2 Pro

Nothing

CMF Phone 2 Pro

$279

40.6Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Nothing Phone (3a)
52.4Inno Score
21.8Performance35.1
58.6Display58.8
39.4Camera54.7
47.8Battery59.2
49.3Features73.3
2 spec wins — CMF Phone 2 Pro7 spec wins — Nothing Phone (3a)

InnoReviews verdict

Nothing Phone (3a) wins this phone face-off, 52.4 to 40.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+24) and camera (+15). CMF Phone 2 Pro 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 2 Pro

  • Lower launch price: $279 vs $379

Reasons to pick the Nothing Phone (3a)

  • Stronger performance score: 35 vs 22
  • Stronger camera score: 55 vs 39
  • Stronger battery score: 59 vs 48
  • Stronger features score: 73 vs 49
  • 100% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 16 MP

Display

Display comparison: CMF Phone 2 Pro versus Nothing Phone (3a)
SpecCMF Phone 2 ProNothing Phone (3a)
Screen size6.77 ″6.77 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution1084x23921080x2392
Pixel density387 ppi387 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness3,000 nits3,000 nits
Screen-to-body—87.4 %

Performance

Performance comparison: CMF Phone 2 Pro versus Nothing Phone (3a)
SpecCMF Phone 2 ProNothing Phone (3a)
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro 5GSnapdragon 7s Gen 3
AnTuTu—800,000
Geekbench 6 (single)1,016Bottom 33%1,150+13%Bottom 45%
Geekbench 6 (multi)2,961Bottom 39%3,250+10%Bottom 45%
RAM (max)8 GB12 GB+50%
Storage options128GB/256GB128/256GB
Storage type—UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: CMF Phone 2 Pro versus Nothing Phone (3a)
SpecCMF Phone 2 ProNothing Phone (3a)
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.88f/1.88
Ultra-wide8 MP8 MP
Telephoto50 MP50 MP
Optical zoom2 x2 x
Max video4K@30fps4K@30fps
Front camera16 MP32 MP+100%
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: CMF Phone 2 Pro versus Nothing Phone (3a)
SpecCMF Phone 2 ProNothing Phone (3a)
Capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired charging33 W50 W+52%
Wireless charging0 W0 W
Active use endurance—11 h

Design

Design comparison: CMF Phone 2 Pro versus Nothing Phone (3a)
SpecCMF Phone 2 ProNothing Phone (3a)
Weight185 g+8%201 g
Thickness7.8 mm+7%8.4 mm
IP ratingIP54IP64
Frame material—Aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: CMF Phone 2 Pro versus Nothing Phone (3a)
SpecCMF Phone 2 ProNothing Phone (3a)
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.45.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-CUSB-C 2.0
eSIM—Yes

Software

Software comparison: CMF Phone 2 Pro versus Nothing Phone (3a)
SpecCMF Phone 2 ProNothing Phone (3a)
OS at launchAndroid 15 (Nothing OS 3.2)Android 15 (Nothing OS 3.1)
OS update pledge3 years3 years

Audio

Audio comparison: CMF Phone 2 Pro versus Nothing Phone (3a)
SpecCMF Phone 2 ProNothing Phone (3a)
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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