Nothing CMF Phone 1 Deals - August 2026
2 refurbished deals available - SIM-free from £330.00.
Nothing CMF Phone 1 128GB deals
The Nothing CMF Phone 1 is in our catalog but no UK retailer currently stocks it.
Spec scores
£200-£399 Phones · 192 phones
Performance
2.3
/5
Display
3.5
/5
Rear Camera
1.8
/5
Front Camera
2.5
/5
Battery
2.4
/5
Color
All
Black
Orange
Storage
All
128GB
Budget buyers who care most about screen quality and clean software, and who like the idea of customising the phone with swappable back panels and clip-on accessories.
Nothing CMF Phone 1 SIM Free (2 deals)
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Grade B
5G
CMF Phone 1 128GB (Black)
Cost breakdown
Cashback:
£0.00
Upfront Cost:
£330.00
Grade B
5G
CMF Phone 1 128GB (Orange)
Cost breakdown
Cashback:
£0.00
Upfront Cost:
£388.00
About the Nothing CMF Phone 1
The CMF Phone 1 was the first handset from CMF, Nothing's budget sub-brand, and it made its name by putting the money where buyers actually notice it. Instead of an LCD panel, it uses a 6.67-inch AMOLED running at 120Hz and reaching 2,000 nits, which is the sort of screen normally reserved for phones a tier or two above it. The MediaTek Dimensity 7300 handles day-to-day work and light gaming comfortably, and the 5,000mAh battery is straightforward all-day fare. Its party trick is the removable back panel: a screwdriver-friendly design lets you swap covers and bolt on accessories such as a stand or card holder, which is a genuinely different take on personalisation at this end of the market. The trade-offs are honest ones. There is a single useful rear camera with only a portrait sensor alongside it, the IP52 rating covers light splashes rather than a soaking, and there is no wireless charging. As a first phone, a work handset or a low-cost upgrade it still holds up well.
Expert Rating
3.9
(3 reviews)
Price History
Tracking the best prices since 27 Apr 2026.
CMF Phone 1 vs CMF Phone 2 Pro - Key Differences
| Feature | Nothing CMF Phone 1 | CMF Phone 2 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67-inch AMOLED, 1080 x 2400, 120Hz | 6.77-inch AMOLED, 1080 x 2392, 120Hz |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 |
| Camera | 50MP main + depth sensor | 50MP main + 50MP 2x telephoto + 8MP ultrawide |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh, 33W wired | 5,000 mAh, 33W wired |
| Weight | 197 g | 185 g |
| Dimensions | 164 x 77 x 9.0 mm | 164 x 78 x 7.8 mm |
| Water resistance | IP52 | IP54 |
| SIM-free price | Not available | From £299.00 |
Frequently asked questions
Is the CMF Phone 1 worth buying?
The CMF Phone 1 is worth buying if you want a budget phone that feels a class above where it sits, thanks to its 120Hz AMOLED display and Nothing's clean software. The single main camera and light IP52 splash resistance are the compromises you accept in return. For everyday messaging, media and social use it remains a sensible low-cost choice.
Does the CMF Phone 1 have a removable back?
Yes. The rear cover unscrews and can be swapped for alternative panels, and the four exposed screw points plus an accessory dial let you attach add-ons such as a kickstand, lanyard or card wallet. It is a cosmetic and accessory system rather than a repairability feature, so the battery is still not user-replaceable.
How good is the CMF Phone 1 camera?
The CMF Phone 1 has a single 50MP f/1.88 main camera plus a depth sensor, so there is no ultrawide or telephoto to switch to. Daylight shots from the main sensor are solid for the money, but low light and any kind of zoom are where its limits show. The front camera is a 16MP unit.
Does the CMF Phone 1 have a headphone jack or microSD slot?
There is no 3.5mm headphone jack, so you will need USB-C or Bluetooth headphones. It does take a microSD card, which is increasingly rare and a useful way to add storage cheaply on top of the 128GB or 256GB built in.
Is the CMF Phone 1 waterproof?
No. The CMF Phone 1 carries an IP52 rating, which covers dust ingress and light dripping water only. It should survive a few raindrops, but it is not rated for submersion or heavy rain, so keep it away from sinks and pools.
Should I get the CMF Phone 1 or the CMF Phone 2 Pro?
The CMF Phone 2 Pro is the newer model and adds two extra rear cameras, including a 50MP 2x telephoto and an 8MP ultrawide, on a slightly larger 6.77-inch AMOLED. It is also thinner, lighter and ships with newer software. The CMF Phone 1 keeps the swappable back panel and covers the same everyday basics, so it is the pick if the extra cameras are not a priority.
Nothing CMF Phone 1 Specifications
Spec Scores
£200-£399 Phones · 192 phones
- Dimensity 7300
- Octa-core (4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
This phone
45%
Avg
42%
Best
93%
This phone
45%
Avg
49%
Best
100%
Based on calibrated CPU benchmark rankings (60%) and GFXBench GPU scores (40%). Apple chipsets included via editorial calibration since AnTuTu under-represents Apple's architecture.
- 6.67 inches
- 1080 x 2400 pixels
- AMOLED, 120Hz, 2000 nits peak
This phone
70%
Avg
62%
Best
96%
This phone
70%
Avg
61%
Best
98%
Based on panel type (LTPO is the modern flagship gold standard), resolution, refresh rate, peak brightness, screen size, and HDR10+ / Dolby Vision support. Marketing peak-brightness claims are capped at 3500 nits to prevent inflation.
- Single camera setup
- 50 MP main camera
- 4K video recording
This phone
36%
Avg
39%
Best
70%
This phone
36%
Avg
41%
Best
98%
Based on main-sensor size (1-inch / 1/1.3" beats 1/2.0"), telephoto reach (periscope > 5x > 3x optical), image processing tier (Apple Pro, Pixel Pro, Galaxy Ultra, Honor Magic Pro, Xiaomi Ultra), pro video features (ProRes, Apple Log, Dolby Vision), camera-partnership branding (Leica, Hasselblad, Zeiss) and OIS. Older flagships are de-rated since image processing pipelines have advanced significantly each generation. Megapixel count is deliberately downweighted — it correlates poorly with real-world camera quality.
- 16 MP front camera
- 1080p selfie video
This phone
50%
Avg
60%
Best
92%
This phone
50%
Avg
55%
Best
92%
Based on selfie megapixels and max selfie-video resolution.
- 5,000 mAh
- 33W wired
This phone
48%
Avg
52%
Best
86%
This phone
48%
Avg
53%
Best
100%
Based on battery capacity (mAh) adjusted for platform efficiency calibrated against NotebookCheck, Tom's Guide, GSMArena and CNET reviewer tests. Apple A-series gets +45% (iOS process freezing + LTPO 1Hz + tuned panels make iPhone Pro Max outlast many 6500+ mAh Android phones in measured tests). Top Snapdragon / Dimensity flagships get +15%, budget chipsets are penalised −15% to −25% to reflect less efficient displays and looser background limits. Charging speed is excluded — see the separate Fast charging tag for that.
General
Camera
Primary Camera Megapixels
50
Primary Camera Video
4K@30fs, 1080@30/60fs, gyro-EIS
Second Camera
50 , f/1.8, (wide), PDAF Auxiliary lens
Primary Selfie Camera
16 , f/2.0, (wide)
Video Resolution
2160
Selfie Video Resolution
1080@30fs
Display
Type
AMOLED, 120Hz, 960Hz PWM, 500 nits (typ), 2000 nits (peak)
Display Size
6.67
Display Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
CPU & Memory
Chipset
Dimensity 7300
GPU
Mali-G615 MC2
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Memory Card Slot
microSDXC
Internal Storage
Sound
Loudspeaker
Yes
3.5mm Jack
No
Connectivity & Data
2G
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G
1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66
5G
1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
Network Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, BLE
USB
USB Type-C
NFC
No
GPS
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
Battery
Battery
5000
Charging
33W wired 5W reverse wired
Other
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass