CMF Phone 2 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S21
21.8Performance34.4
58.6Display49.1
39.4Camera40.8
47.8Battery36.9
49.3Features78.7
7 spec wins — CMF Phone 2 Pro10 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S21
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S21 wins this phone face-off, 43.6 to 40.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+29) and performance (+13). 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
- Stronger display score: 59 vs 49
- Stronger battery score: 48 vs 37
- 317% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
- 131% higher Peak brightness: 3,000 nits vs 1,300 nits
- 60% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 10 MP
- Lower launch price: $279 vs $799
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S21
- Stronger performance score: 34 vs 22
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 49
- 50% higher ultra-wide: 12 MP vs 8 MP
- 41% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,430 vs 1,016
- 33% higher OS update pledge: 4 years vs 3 years
Display
| Spec | CMF Phone 2 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.77 ″+9% | 6.2 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1084x2392 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 387 ppi | 421 ppi+9% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,000 nits+131% | 1,300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | CMF Phone 2 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro 5G | Samsung Exynos 2100 |
| AnTuTu | — | 746,547Bottom 18% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | — | 252,025Bottom 14% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | — | 127,819Bottom 35% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | — | 144,909Bottom 16% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | — | 221,794Bottom 18% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,016Bottom 33% | 1,430+41%Top 46% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,961Bottom 39% | 3,550+20%Bottom 50% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB/256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | CMF Phone 2 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+317% | 12 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.88 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP+28% |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP+60% | 10 MP |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | CMF Phone 2 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+25% | 4,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W+32% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | CMF Phone 2 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 185 g | 171 g+8% |
| Thickness | 7.8 mm+1% | 7.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP68 |
| Frame material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | CMF Phone 2 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | — | Yes |
Software
| Spec | CMF Phone 2 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (Nothing OS 3.2) | Android 11 (One UI 3.1) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 4 years+33% |
Audio
| Spec | CMF Phone 2 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |