Nothing CMF Phone 1

Attractive, fun design ; Very accessible price point ; Big, bright and vibrant display

Second camera is only for depth sensing ; IP52 rating means little moisture protection ; Slow charging

While Nothing’s CMF Phone 1 won’t be competing with some of the most capable phones around, its modular design charm, attractive Android user interface and solid everyday performance all punch well above its £209 price point.

Unique, standout design with a focus on customizability, repairability and sustainability.

No charger in the box.

We have no doubt that the CMF Phone 1 will find its fanbase.

Excellent performance. Solid camera. Two-day battery life. Sharp and bright AMOLED screen. Well-designed software with good software support. Fun accessories and unique design.

Spotty band support in the US. No NFC.

Unique and stylish design ; Bloat-free operating system ; Solid performance ; Fun accessories ; Excellent value

No NFC ; Only IP52 rated ; Simple camera setup

The CMF Phone 1 is the most stylish and interesting design to hit the budget market in years. It’s not perfect, but if you want something different, and don’t want to spend the big bucks, it’s certainly the way to go.

Performance and longevity you don’t expect for the money ; Eye-pleasing OLED display from a class above ; Screw-on accessories a neat design twist

Bad stuff 1 ; Bad stuff 2

Proof that decent budget phones still exist. Some clever accessories set the CMF Phone 1 apart from cheap rivals; great performance, long battery life and a gorgeous screen better almost all of ’em.

Clever accessories ; Solid battery life ; Good Dimensity 7300 performance ; Fun Nothing OS ; Excellent value

Cheap plastic build ; Poor camera flexibility ; No NFC ; Weak US support for carriers and accessories

At the end of the day, I really, really like the idea behind the CMF Phone 1, especially at its very competitive price point. I enjoy swapping the accessories in and out and knowing that the hardware screws will keep them locked securely in place. I...

Affordable ; Unique customisation features ; Large AMOLED screen, 120Hz refresh rate ; Great battery life

Only one rear camera, no ultrawide ; Passable camera quality, but not great ; Performance isn't the worst, but not the best either

The TL;DR version: The CMF Phone 1 might be the brand's first phone, but it came out swinging hard with nice features like a 120Hz refresh rate, 50MP camera, and the slick Nothing OS for just S$369. The ability to swap out rear plates and accessories...

Unique customisable design ; Clean software ; Good performance

Build quality is average ; Camera is a hit or miss ; No charger inside box

So yes, the Nothing CMF Phone 1 is a game changer when it comes to the design. Not only does it have a good design, it can be customized according to your own taste and preference. While the options are limited at this point, these also offer a lot of...