CMF Phone 1 8GB RAM
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Design15
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Rear Camera14
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Front Camera4
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360° View
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UI Screenshot16
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Videos6
Key Specs
Performance
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MediaTek Dimensity 7300 -
Octa core (2.5 GHz, Quad Core + 2 GHz, Quad core) -
6 GB / 8 GB RAM
Display
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6.67 inches (16.94 cm); Super AMOLED -
1080x2400 px (FHD+) -
120 Hz Refresh Rate -
Bezel-less with punch-hole display
Rear Camera
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Dual Camera Setup - 50 MP (upto 10x Digital Zoom) Wide Angle Primary Camera
- 2 MP Depth Camera
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LED Flash -
4k @30 fps Video Recording
Front Camera
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16 MP Wide Angle Lens -
Full HD @30 fps Video Recording
Battery
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5000 mAh -
33W Fast Charging; USB Type-C port
General
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SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano (Hybrid) -
5G Supported -
128 GB Storage, Expandable upto 2 TB -
Dust Resistant, Water Resistant
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CMF Phone 1 8GB RAM Expert Review Summary
Expert Rating:
7.9/10
Verdict
The CMF Phone 1 is competitively priced in India, making it a compelling choice for those who enjoy experimenting with smartphone aesthetics. In addition to interesting design features, the handset offers reliable performance and a clean user interface. The phone`s battery is optimised to last a full day, depending on your usage, and delivers a decent viewing experience too. The handset would have been an easy recommendation if it had not been for the cameras and slow charging.
Pros
- Interesting design
- Customisability
- Impressive performance
- Clean UI
Cons
- Sub-par IP rating
- Charging speeds could have been better
Design and display
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Despite missing out on its parent brand's signature Glyph Interface, the CMF Phone 1 features a unique and creative design. Though not entirely new, the design deserves recognition. The CMF Phone 1 comes with interchangeable back panels, reminiscent of the first-gen Moto G-series. Unlike Motorola's offering, however, the back panel of the CMF Phone 1 is firmly secured with screws, a SIM ejector tray, and a rotating wheel screw. Located in the bottom right corner, the wheel can be removed to access a screw hole for attaching accessories like a kickstand for vertical or horizontal viewing, a card holder, or a lanyard. These accessories are sold separately for Rs 799 each. The panels, priced at Rs 1,499 each, come in three shades: Orange, Light Green, and Blue. Notably, the Blue and Orange panels have a vegan leather finish at the back and are 1mm thicker than the regular panels. The company could launch more such accessories in the future. Moreover, third-party brands could also launch their accessories that fit into the same screw hole.
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Cameras
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The CMF Phone 1 boasts a dual rear camera setup, comprising a 50MP primary sensor and a portrait sensor with an f/1.8 aperture lens. For selfies and video calling, the phone is equipped with a 16MP shooter in the punch-hole setup. This is a standard camera setup expected from the smartphones within the segment, with a few exceptions such as the Redmi Note 13, which includes an 8MP ultra-wide lens. Be that as it may, the CMF Phone 1 impresses with its camera performance in well-lit environments. However, the post-processing time to output the end result could be frustratingly long.
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Performance and software
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The MediaTek Dimensity 7300 handles the performance bit for the CMF Phone 1. It is a new mid-range chipset with a 4nm manufacturing process and octa-cores clocked at up to 2.5GHz. This is complemented by 6GB RAM + 128GB UFS 2.2 storage and 8GB RAM + 128GB UFS 2.2 storage configurations. The RAM is expandable virtually up to 16GB, and the storage can be increased up to 2TB using a compatible microSD card. The handset posts decent scores on synthetic benchmark tests, but it couldn't beat the Dimensity 7200's AnTuTu and Geekbench's single-core test numbers on the iQOO Z9.
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Battery and charging
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The CMF Phone 1 comes with a 5,000mAh battery, slightly smaller than the recently launched OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite. However, it seems to be better optimised than its counterpart. In our standard 30-minute YouTube video streaming test, the CMF Phone 1 consumed only 3 percent of its battery life, equivalent to approximately 150mAh. In contrast, the OnePlus smartphone's battery life decreased by 165mAh.
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7.9/10
Verdict
The CMF Phone 1 is competitively priced in India, making it a compelling choice for those who enjoy experimenting with smartphone aesthetics. In addition to interesting design features, the handset offers reliable performance and a clean user interface. The phone`s battery is optimised to last a full day, depending on your usage, and delivers a decent viewing experience too. The handset would have been an easy recommendation if it had not been for the cameras and slow charging.
- Interesting design
- Customisability
- Impressive performance
- Clean UI
Pros
- Sub-par IP rating
- Charging speeds could have been better
Cons
Despite missing out on its parent brand's signature Glyph Interface, the CMF Phone 1 features a unique and creative design. Though not entirely new, the design deserves recognition. The CMF Phone 1 comes with interchangeable back panels, reminiscent of the first-gen Moto G-series. Unlike Motorola's offering, however, the back panel of the CMF Phone 1 is firmly secured with screws, a SIM ejector tray, and a rotating wheel screw. Located in the bottom right corner, the wheel can be removed to access a screw hole for attaching accessories like a kickstand for vertical or horizontal viewing, a card holder, or a lanyard. These accessories are sold separately for Rs 799 each. The panels, priced at Rs 1,499 each, come in three shades: Orange, Light Green, and Blue. Notably, the Blue and Orange panels have a vegan leather finish at the back and are 1mm thicker than the regular panels. The company could launch more such accessories in the future. Moreover, third-party brands could also launch their accessories that fit into the same screw hole.
Read MoreThe CMF Phone 1 boasts a dual rear camera setup, comprising a 50MP primary sensor and a portrait sensor with an f/1.8 aperture lens. For selfies and video calling, the phone is equipped with a 16MP shooter in the punch-hole setup. This is a standard camera setup expected from the smartphones within the segment, with a few exceptions such as the Redmi Note 13, which includes an 8MP ultra-wide lens. Be that as it may, the CMF Phone 1 impresses with its camera performance in well-lit environments. However, the post-processing time to output the end result could be frustratingly long.
Read MoreThe MediaTek Dimensity 7300 handles the performance bit for the CMF Phone 1. It is a new mid-range chipset with a 4nm manufacturing process and octa-cores clocked at up to 2.5GHz. This is complemented by 6GB RAM + 128GB UFS 2.2 storage and 8GB RAM + 128GB UFS 2.2 storage configurations. The RAM is expandable virtually up to 16GB, and the storage can be increased up to 2TB using a compatible microSD card. The handset posts decent scores on synthetic benchmark tests, but it couldn't beat the Dimensity 7200's AnTuTu and Geekbench's single-core test numbers on the iQOO Z9.
Read MoreThe CMF Phone 1 comes with a 5,000mAh battery, slightly smaller than the recently launched OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite. However, it seems to be better optimised than its counterpart. In our standard 30-minute YouTube video streaming test, the CMF Phone 1 consumed only 3 percent of its battery life, equivalent to approximately 150mAh. In contrast, the OnePlus smartphone's battery life decreased by 165mAh.
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CMF Phone 1 8GB RAM Specifications
General |
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| Launch Date | July 12, 2024 (Official) |
| Operating System | Android v14 |
| OS Updates | 2 Years |
| Security Updates | 3 Years |
| Custom UI | Nothing OS |
Performance
(Very Good)
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| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |||||||||
| Processor | Octa core (2.5 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A78 + 2 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A55) | |||||||||
| Architecture | 64 bit | |||||||||
| Fabrication | 4 nm | |||||||||
| Graphics (GPU) | Mali-G615 MC2 | |||||||||
| RAM | 6 GB / 8 GB | |||||||||
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |||||||||
Speed Test (Antutu Score)
The higher, the better
OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite 5G
1,015,733
Moto G67 Power
851,360
realme P4
775,973
Motorola Edge 60 Fusion
692,185
vivo T4X
685,052
CMF Phone 1 8GB RAM
642,187
Tecno Pova Slim
455,458
*Group: 16-22k Phones
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Bootup Time
The lower, the better
Lava Play Ultra
15 s
Motorola Edge 60 Fusion
19 s
CMF Phone 1 8GB RAM
19 s
Moto G67 Power
20 s
vivo T4X
26 s
OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite 5G
26 s
realme C83 5G
39 s
*Group: 16-22k Phones
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Gaming Test Results
* after 30 mins of gaming
Wild Life Extreme
The higher, the better
POCO M8
3,237
OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite 5G
1,016
Motorola Edge 60 Fusion
996
CMF Phone 1 8GB RAM
836
Moto G57 Power
783
Moto G96 5G
779
HMD Vibe 2 5G
313
*Group: 16-22k Phones
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Battery Drain*
The lower, the better
realme P4x
3 %
Moto G67 Power
5 %
vivo T4X
6 %
OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite 5G
7 %
CMF Phone 1 8GB RAM
7 %
Motorola Edge 60 Fusion
7 %
realme P3 Pro
9 %
*Group: 16-22k Phones
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Heating*
The lower, the better
Xiaomi Redmi 15C
6.2 %
CMF Phone 1 8GB RAM
12.5 %
Moto G67 Power
15.5 %
OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite 5G
16.9 %
Motorola Edge 60 Fusion
18.1 %
vivo T4X
24.8 %
Samsung Galaxy M17 5G
34.2 %
*Group: 16-22k Phones
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Benchmark Screenshots
AnTuTu Benchmark
Graphics Benchmark
Geekbench6 Benchmark
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Display
(Excellent)
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| Display Type | Super AMOLED |
| Screen Size | 6.67 inches (16.94 cm) |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 px (FHD+) |
| Peak Brightness | 2000 nits |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 |
| Pixel Density | 395 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 85.06 % |
| Bezel-less Display | Yes with punch-hole display |
| HDR 10 / HDR+ Support | Yes, HDR 10+ |
UI Screenshots
Lock Screen
Home Screen
Screen With Widgets
Dialer Screen
App Drawer
Quick Settings Panel
Settings Screen
OS Version
Storage
Battery
Camera On
Camera Options
Camera Modes
Camera Settings
Picture Size Options
Video Size Options
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Design |
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| Height | 164 mm |
| Width | 77 mm |
| Thickness | 8.0 mm |
| Weight | 197 grams |
| Build Material | Back: Plastic, Vegan Leather |
| Water Resistance | Yes, Splash proof, IP52 |
| Ruggedness | Dust proof |
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Rear Camera
(Very Good)
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| Autofocus | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||
| OIS | No | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Image Resolution | 8150 x 6150 Pixels | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Shooting Modes |
Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
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| Camera Features |
10 x Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
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| Video Recording |
4k @30 fps Full HD @60 fps |
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Video HDR Action Mode |
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Rear Camera Samples
Daylight / HDR Auto
Max Zoom Supported 10x
Long Shot 10X
Long Shot 5X
Long Shot 3X
Long Shot 1X
High Res
Portrait Shot
Night Mode OFF
Night Mode ON
Close Up
Low Light
Low Light With Flash
Colour Variance
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Front Camera
(Very Good)
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| Video Recording | Full HD @30 fps | |||||||||
Front Camera Samples
Selfie
Selfie Portrait
Selfie Low Light
Selfie Low Light With Flash
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Battery
(Very Good)
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| Capacity | 5000 mAh | |||
| Battery Type | Li-ion | |||
| Quick Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging, 50% in 20 minutes | |||
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Battery Test Results
Battery Life (PC Mark)
The higher, the better
Xiaomi Redmi 15C
19.3 hrs
realme P4
17.4 hrs
OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite 5G
17.1 hrs
CMF Phone 1 8GB RAM
15.2 hrs
vivo T4X
14.2 hrs
Motorola Edge 60 Fusion
11.0 hrs
Samsung Galaxy M36
8.7 hrs
*Group: 16-22k Phones
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Charging Time (20% to 100%)
The lower, the better
Motorola Edge 60 Stylus
.6 hrs
Motorola Edge 60 Fusion
.7 hrs
realme P4
1.0 hrs
CMF Phone 1 8GB RAM
1.1 hrs
vivo T4X
1.1 hrs
Moto G67 Power
1.3 hrs
realme C83 5G
2.5 hrs
*Group: 16-22k Phones
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Storage |
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| Internal Storage | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes, Up to 2 TB |
Network & Connectivity |
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| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM | |||||||||
| SIM Type | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano (Hybrid) | |||||||||
| Network Support | 5G, 4G | |||||||||
| VoLTE | Yes | |||||||||
| SIM 1 |
5G bands, 4G bands
Expand
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| SIM 2 |
5G bands, 4G bands
Expand
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| SAR Value | Head: 1.19 W/kg, Body: 1.17 W/kg | |||||||||
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) 5GHz 6GHz, MIMO | |||||||||
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot | |||||||||
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 | |||||||||
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass | |||||||||
| NFC | No |
Multimedia |
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| Audio Jack | USB Type-C |
Sensors |
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| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | On-screen |
| Fingerprint Sensor Type | Optical |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
CMF Phone 1 8GB RAM User Reviews
CMF Phone 1 8GB RAM Key Highlights
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 |
| RAM & Storage | 6 GB RAM + 128 GB 8 GB RAM + 128 GB |
| Display | 6.67", 1080 x 2400 Resolution |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP |
| Front Camera | 16 MP |
| Battery | 5000 mAh |
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