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CMF Phone 1 vs Nothing Phone (3a)

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General

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Series

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Phone (3a)1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

A0151Maker product pageintl.nothing.tech/products/cmf-phone-1Read 5 October 2026Exact maker original Black product photo visibly labels PHONE 1 MODEL A015. Model identity is observed, not inferred from another Nothing handset.

A0594EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2179652_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact A059 on page 1. Registration on page 2.

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

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4 March 20252Maker product pagenothing.community/d/27793-phone-3a-and-3a-pro-are-hereRead 5 October 2026Original maker launch datePublished March 4, 2025, separate from retail.

Status

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Available1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026Current UK retail selectors include model configurations, including store pickup. No discontinued status is inferred from some sold-out options.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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Nothing Phone (2a)8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-elegant-all-rounder-presses-all-the-right-buttons-Nothing-Phone-3a-review.994680.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Notebookcheck's review says the Nothing Phone (3a) replaces the Nothing Phone (2a).11Press article9to5google.com/2025/03/04/nothing-phone-3a-series-hands-onRead 23 October 20269to5Google calls the Nothing Phone (3a) the direct sequel to the Nothing Phone (2a).

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

CMF Phone 2 Pro9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/CMF-Phone-2-Pro-Nothing-squanders-an-opportunity.1041318.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck says the CMF Phone 2 Pro is the global successor to the CMF Phone 1.

Nothing Phone (4a)12Reviewengadget.com/mobile/smartphones/nothings-phone-4a-pro-picks-up-flagship-features-and-an-even-brighter-display-for-499-111500926.htmlRead 23 October 2026Engadget says the Phone 4a Pro and Phone 4a are the sequels to the Phone 3a and Phone 3a Pro.13Reviewgsmarena.com/nothing_phone_4a-review-2948.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena's review compares the Phone (4a) to its predecessor and names the Phone (3a) chipset as the one it replaces.

Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

EU, GB1Maker product pageintl.nothing.tech/products/cmf-phone-1Read 5 October 2026Exact global EU/GB physical 8 GB configurations observed in maker variant data. Unrepresented regional configurations are not added.

EU, GB1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026Exact global EU/GB A059 reference. Japan-specific base eSIM and India-only configurations are excluded.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black, Light Green, Orange1Maker product pageintl.nothing.tech/products/cmf-phone-1Read 5 October 2026Observed international variantOptions offers Black, Light Green and Orange for both 8+128 GB and 8+256 GB. Optional Blue replacement covers do not prove a matching global retail configuration.

Blue, White, Black1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026

Form factor

Bar1Maker product pageintl.nothing.tech/products/cmf-phone-1Read 5 October 2026

Bar1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026

OS support period (claimed)iYears of OS updates promised by the maker. Do not convert a number of Android generations into years, or mix an EU minimum counted from end of sale with a launch-based promise.

2years1Maker product pageintl.nothing.tech/products/cmf-phone-1Read 5 October 2026Current maker table explicitly states 2 years of major Android updates. Not inferred from the reviewer two-generation promise.

3years1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026Maker launch policy expressly three years of Android updates from first nothing.tech availability.2Maker product pagenothing.community/d/27793-phone-3a-and-3a-pro-are-hereRead 5 October 2026Policy paragraph explicitly years from first nothing.tech availability.

Security support period (claimed)iYears of security updates promised by the maker. State when the period starts in the source note. A regulatory minimum counted from end of market placement is a different basis.

3years1Maker product pageintl.nothing.tech/products/cmf-phone-1Read 5 October 2026Maker 3-year security promise.

6years1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026Same maker launch-based six-year security promise. Not EPREL minimum counted from end of placement.2Maker product pagenothing.community/d/27793-phone-3a-and-3a-pro-are-hereRead 5 October 2026Same launch-based six years, not generations.

Security updates untiliPublished end date of security support for the exact model. Do not calculate a date from a rounded number of years.

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Body

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HeightiBody height in portrait orientation. Foldables use the unfolded body.

164mm1Maker product pageintl.nothing.tech/products/cmf-phone-1Read 5 October 2026

163.52mm6Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/33045864045585-What-are-the-dimensions-and-weight-of-the-Phone-3aRead 5 October 2026Exact FAQ 163.52 mm more precise than UK page 163.5. Weight omitted because maker FAQ 201 g conflicts with current UK 208 g, no revised hardware proof.

WidthiBody width in portrait orientation.

77mm1Maker product pageintl.nothing.tech/products/cmf-phone-1Read 5 October 2026

77.5mm1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026

Thickness

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8.35mm1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026

Thickness with camera bump

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Folded dimensions

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WeightiHandset weight without accessories. Colour and material differences belong in variants.

197 to 202g1Maker product pageintl.nothing.tech/products/cmf-phone-1Read 5 October 20266Reviewnotebookcheck.net/CMF-Phone-1-review-Modular-smartphone-at-an-affordable-price.916468.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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Frame

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Front

Dragontail Pro Glass1Maker product pageintl.nothing.tech/products/cmf-phone-1Read 5 October 2026Current maker detailed table literally names Dragontail Pro Glass. No generation or unproved strength inferred.

Panda glass1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026Display table says Panda glass. No unverified Gorilla grade is inherited.

BackiMaterial of the back cover as the maker names it. Aluminium is a metal back cover, as on a unibody. Silicone is a back the maker calls silicone, even with a leather or fabric look. A mixed back, such as metal with a glass insert, is Other.

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Glass1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026Maker model-specific design and launch release expressly identify upgraded glass rear.

Dust and water rating

IP521Maker product pageintl.nothing.tech/products/cmf-phone-1Read 5 October 2026

IP641Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026

Water resistance depth

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Water resistance time

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MIL-STD-810

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SIM capacityiPhysical nano-SIM slots and maximum simultaneously active eSIMs. These counts are alternatives and must not be added to infer total active subscriptions.

Nano-SIMs2Active eSIM capacity0eSIM onlyNo1Maker product pageintl.nothing.tech/products/cmf-phone-1Read 5 October 2026Maker explicitly states dual nano-SIM and no eSIM. Hybrid microSD layout is separately proved by exact German review.

Nano-SIMs2Active eSIM capacity0eSIM onlyNo1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026Maker two nano-SIMs. eSIM Japan only, matching explicit maker FAQ. Exact EU base has zero eSIM. Japan hardware excluded.

Stylus

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Stylus name

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Display

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Screen sizeiMaker diagonal for the main display as a full rectangle. Rounded corners and cutouts reduce the viewable area.

6.67in(16.9 cm)1Maker product pageintl.nothing.tech/products/cmf-phone-1Read 5 October 2026

6.77in(17.2 cm)1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026

Resolution

1080 × 2400px1Maker product pageintl.nothing.tech/products/cmf-phone-1Read 5 October 2026

1080 × 2392px5Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/33045865591697-What-are-the-screen-specifications-of-the-PhoneRead 5 October 2026Exact Phone (3a) maker FAQ 1080 x 2392, corroborated measured EU review. Current UK page 1084 x 2392 conflicts.

Pixel density

394.6ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

387.7ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

Aspect ratio

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Display type

OLED1Maker product pageintl.nothing.tech/products/cmf-phone-1Read 5 October 2026

OLED1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026

Display type (as published)

Super AMOLED LTPS1Maker product pageintl.nothing.tech/products/cmf-phone-1Read 5 October 2026

Flexible AMOLED1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026

Max refresh rateiHighest stated display refresh rate. Game-only or app-specific modes must be identified in the source note.

120Hz1Maker product pageintl.nothing.tech/products/cmf-phone-1Read 5 October 2026

120Hz1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026

Min refresh rateiLowest stated adaptive display refresh rate. A variable refresh display does not itself prove an LTPO backplane.

60Hz6Reviewnotebookcheck.net/CMF-Phone-1-review-Modular-smartphone-at-an-affordable-price.916468.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact German display paragraph states that refresh rate switches between 60 and 120 Hz, with a fixed 60 Hz option. No LTPO 1 Hz minimum is inferred.

30Hz8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-elegant-all-rounder-presses-all-the-right-buttons-Nothing-Phone-3a-review.994680.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact review display switches 30/60/90/120 Hz. No LTPO inference.

Touch sampling rateiStandard touch sampling rate the maker states. A figure the maker ties to a game, boost or instant mode goes in the instant field. When the maker names no mode, the figure is stored here and the source note quotes the wording.

240Hz1Maker product pageintl.nothing.tech/products/cmf-phone-1Read 5 October 2026

480Hz2Maker product pagenothing.community/d/27793-phone-3a-and-3a-pro-are-hereRead 5 October 2026Maker Display explicitly states standard 480 Hz. The separate 1000 Hz Gaming Mode rate is not explicitly identified as instant/burst sampling, so it is not put into that separate field.

Instant touch samplingiHighest touch sampling rate the maker states for a game, boost or instant mode.

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Display brightness (typical, claimed)iMaker stated typical brightness, not a reviewer measurement or automatic outdoor mode. On a foldable, the main inner screen.

700nits1Maker product pageintl.nothing.tech/products/cmf-phone-1Read 5 October 2026Maker 700 nits typical.

800nits1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026Maker explicitly typical 800 nits.

Outdoor brightness (claimed)iMaker stated outdoor or high-brightness-mode value. A peak outdoor claim need not be full-screen sustained brightness.

1,200nits1Maker product pageintl.nothing.tech/products/cmf-phone-1Read 5 October 2026Maker compact Brightness technical row explicitly publishes 1200 nits high-brightness mode.

1,300nits1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026Maker outdoor 1300 nits claim.

Peak display brightness (claimed)iManufacturer-stated peak brightness. Store HDR, window size and operating mode only as stated in the source note. Outdoor/HBM claims use the separate field. On a foldable, the main inner screen.

2,000nits1Maker product pageintl.nothing.tech/products/cmf-phone-1Read 5 October 2026Maker 2000-nit maximum. Window, duration and exact mode are unstated. Reviewer HDR-photo speculation is not made into a manufacturer condition.

3,000nits1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026Maker peak 3000 nits claim. Window, stimulus and duration are unstated.

Minimum brightness

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Colour depth per channeliBits for each RGB colour channel, not total bits per pixel. A 24-bit RGB pixel means 8 bits per channel. No native-versus-dithered assumption.

8bits1Maker product pageintl.nothing.tech/products/cmf-phone-1Read 5 October 2026

10bits1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026

DCI-P3 coverage

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HDR playback formatsiHDR formats the phone can display or play back. Recorded video HDR formats use the separate video field.

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PWM dimming frequency

960Hz1Maker product pageintl.nothing.tech/products/cmf-phone-1Read 5 October 2026Maker 960 Hz dimming claim, distinct from reviewer primary 120 and secondary 926 Hz.

2,160Hz1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026Maker 2160 Hz dimming claim. Distinct from low-frequency primary review flicker and measured secondary PWM.

Always-on display

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Front camera cutout

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Cover screen sizeiThe outer screen of a foldable, or a second screen on the back of a phone, such as on the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max.

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Cover screen resolutioniWidth and height as the screen stands when the closed phone, or the phone with a rear screen, is held upright. Some makers print the long side first, such as Motorola's 1272 x 1080 for a screen that is 1080 px wide.

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Cover screen refresh rate

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Cover screen type

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Platform

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OS at launch

Android 141Maker product pageintl.nothing.tech/products/cmf-phone-1Read 5 October 2026Original Android 14 and Nothing OS 2.6. Later firmware is not substituted for launch software.

Android 151Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026Exact maker operating system identifies Android 15 with Nothing OS 3.1. Current firmware latest OS is not inferred.

Software

Nothing OS 2.61Maker product pageintl.nothing.tech/products/cmf-phone-1Read 5 October 2026

Nothing OS 3.11Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026

Latest stable OS (verified)iLatest stable OS explicitly verified for the exact model on the source accessed date. A downloadable manual, beta, or launch specification does not prove a stable update rollout.

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Chipset

MediaTek Dimensity 73001Maker product pageintl.nothing.tech/products/cmf-phone-1Read 5 October 2026

Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 31Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026

Process

4nm1Maker product pageintl.nothing.tech/products/cmf-phone-1Read 5 October 2026

4nm1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026

CPU cores

81Maker product pageintl.nothing.tech/products/cmf-phone-1Read 5 October 2026

81Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026

CPU configurationiCPU core counts, names and maximum clocks for the exact chipset configuration. Do not copy clocks from another regional chip or generic faster chip edition.

ACMF Phone 1

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BNothing Phone (3a)

Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
1	ARM Cortex-A720	2.5
3	ARM Cortex-A720	2.4
4	ARM Cortex-A520	1.8

Source8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-elegant-all-rounder-presses-all-the-right-buttons-Nothing-Phone-3a-review.994680.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact EU review Processor 8-core 1+3+4 groups and clocks.

Max CPU clock

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2.5GHz=CalculatedFrom CPU configuration

GPU

ARM Mali-G615 MC21Maker product pageintl.nothing.tech/products/cmf-phone-1Read 5 October 2026Current maker compact Processor and GPU table explicitly names ARM Mali-G615 MC2. Generic reviewer MP2 spelling does not override this.

Qualcomm Adreno 8101Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026Model-specific maker Processor and GPU block names Qualcomm Adreno 810. No GPU clock is stored.

NPU performance

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Memory

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RAM

8GB1Maker product pageintl.nothing.tech/products/cmf-phone-1Read 5 October 2026Only actual physical 8 GB rows are retained. Detailed current table 8/12 GB conflicts with own physical variantOptions. Virtual RAM and India 6 GB are excluded.

8, 12GB1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026Physical installed RAM only. RAM Booster does not add physical RAM.

RAM typeiActual installed memory technology published for the phone. A chipset supported-memory list does not prove which type this device uses.

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Storage (nominal)iManufacturer nominal capacity before formatting, not available space. Published TB values use decimal SI conversion, 1 TB = 1000 GB. Literal maker GB values stay as published.

128, 256GB1Maker product pageintl.nothing.tech/products/cmf-phone-1Read 5 October 2026

128, 256GB1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026Nominal UK storage capacities before formatting. India 8+256 GB row is excluded.

Storage type

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UFS 2.27Maker product pagenothing.community/d/29023-why-we-chose-ufs-22-phone-3a-seriesRead 5 October 2026Maker explicit Phone (3a) Series statement says UFS 2.2. Base review UFS 3.1 conflicts and is not retained. Same policy covers 3a/Pro physical sold capacities.

Memory card

microSD (shares the SIM slot)6Reviewnotebookcheck.net/CMF-Phone-1-review-Modular-smartphone-at-an-affordable-price.916468.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact hardware paragraph explicitly states either two nano-SIMs or one nano-SIM plus microSD.

None8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-elegant-all-rounder-presses-all-the-right-buttons-Nothing-Phone-3a-review.994680.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Connectivity explicitly no storage expansion.

Max card size

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Rear cameras

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Physical rear camerasiOne row per physical imaging camera. Sensor crops, optical-quality zoom modes, autofocus laser and depth scanners do not add photographic lenses. A colour or multispectral sensor is not a camera row, even when the maker gives it a megapixel figure. A depth camera with its own megapixel figure, such as a 2 MP depth camera, is a row with the depth role. A ToF or lidar scanner is not a row.

ACMF Phone 1

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm)	Sensor optical format	Autofocus
Main	50	1.8	25	1/1.95"	PDAF
Depth	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pageintl.nothing.tech/products/cmf-phone-1Read 5 October 2026Physical main 50 MP plus dedicated depth/portrait sensor. Main 25 mm equivalent, f/1.8 and 1/1.95-inch optical format. Compact table proves main PDAF. Depth resolution is not published in the retained maker page and remains unknown.6Reviewnotebookcheck.net/CMF-Phone-1-review-Modular-smartphone-at-an-affordable-price.916468.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact paragraph proves separate depth sensor, distinct from an ultrawide or telephoto. Depth resolution remains unknown.

BNothing Phone (3a)

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm)	Sensor optical format	OIS	Optical zoom	Field of view
Main	50	1.88	24	1/1.57"	Yes	Not available	84.5°
Telephoto	50	2	50	1/2.75"	Not available	2×	49.5°
Ultrawide	8	2.2	15	1/4"	Not available	Not available	120°

Source1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026Each row is one physical lens, not sensor crop. Base has physical 2 x telephoto, no telephoto OIS claim or guessed autofocus subtype. Main optical format 1/1.57 follows exact base table. Conflicting marketing 1/2.74 telephoto follows technical table 1/2.75.

Number of rear cameras

2=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

3=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

Main camera

50MP=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

50MP=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

Longest physical-lens optical zoomiLargest optical zoom factor of a physical telephoto lens. Optical-quality sensor crops and advertised zoom ranges are excluded.

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2×=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

Maximum photo digital zoomiHighest stated digital zoom for photos. Video zoom can have a different limit. A total zoom factor such as Up to 100x counts, also when the maker adds AI processing to it.

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30×1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026

Flash

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Camera features

Ultra XDR, Portrait Mode, RAW1Maker product pageintl.nothing.tech/products/cmf-phone-1Read 5 October 20266Reviewnotebookcheck.net/CMF-Phone-1-review-Modular-smartphone-at-an-affordable-price.916468.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Main shooter explicitly supports RAW capture. Portrait use of depth sensor is separately stated.

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Maximum rear video rate per resolutioniHighest stated capture frame rate at each resolution, including slow-motion modes. Lens restrictions and cloud-processed output must be named in the source note.

ACMF Phone 1

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
3840	2160	30
1920	1080	60

Source6Reviewnotebookcheck.net/CMF-Phone-1-review-Modular-smartphone-at-an-affordable-price.916468.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact German review publishes 4K 30 fps and 1080p 60 fps main capture.

BNothing Phone (3a)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
3840	2160	30
1920	1080	60

Source8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-elegant-all-rounder-presses-all-the-right-buttons-Nothing-Phone-3a-review.994680.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact EU camera review 4K30 and 1080p 60 ordinary recording. Main and telephoto 4K30. Ultrawide is not assigned 4K. Higher slow-motion rate is omitted until exact resolution/rate proof.

Max video resolution

3840 × 2160px=CalculatedFrom Maximum rear video rate per resolution

3840 × 2160px=CalculatedFrom Maximum rear video rate per resolution

Recorded video HDR formatsiHDR formats explicitly supported for recording. Display playback support does not establish camera recording support.

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Log recording

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Video recording codecsiCodecs explicitly documented for recorded video. Excludes playback-only codecs and container names such as MP4 and MKV.

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Video stabilisation

EIS1Maker product pageintl.nothing.tech/products/cmf-phone-1Read 5 October 20266Reviewnotebookcheck.net/CMF-Phone-1-review-Modular-smartphone-at-an-affordable-price.916468.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact camera paragraph limits EIS to 1080p 30 fps. It does not apply to 4K or 1080p 60 fps.

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Maximum slow-motion capture rateiCaptured frames per second, not the playback rate. Recording resolution and supported camera belong in the source note.

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Front camera

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Front camerasiOne row per physical front imaging camera. Depth or face authentication components are not additional selfie cameras.

ACMF Phone 1

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm)	Sensor optical format	Autofocus	Field of view
Main	16	2.45	24	1/3.1"	Fixed	82.4°

Source1Maker product pageintl.nothing.tech/products/cmf-phone-1Read 5 October 2026Maker 16 MP f/2.45, 1/3.1-inch format, 24 mm equivalent and 82.4-degree FoV retained over reviewer f/2.0. Fixed focus is separately proved by reviewer.6Reviewnotebookcheck.net/CMF-Phone-1-review-Modular-smartphone-at-an-affordable-price.916468.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact camera paragraph explicitly says the front camera lacks autofocus. Main lens or rear focus is not inherited.

BNothing Phone (3a)

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Sensor optical format	Field of view
Main	32	2.2	1/3.44"	81.2°

Source1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026Maker front row 81.2-degree view takes precedence over conflicting review. No autofocus subtype is inferred. Base 32 MP and 1/3.44-inch optical format, not Pro 50 MP.

Maximum front video rate per resolutioniHighest stated front-camera frame rate at each resolution, including slow motion where documented.

ACMF Phone 1

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
1920	1080	60

Source6Reviewnotebookcheck.net/CMF-Phone-1-review-Modular-smartphone-at-an-affordable-price.916468.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact selfie paragraph states Full HD up to 60 fps. No rear 4K inheritance.

BNothing Phone (3a)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
1920	1080	60

Source8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-elegant-all-rounder-presses-all-the-right-buttons-Nothing-Phone-3a-review.994680.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact EU camera section selfie 1080p 60. No every-lens interpretation of rear table.

Front autofocus

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Audio

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Stereo speakers

No6Reviewnotebookcheck.net/CMF-Phone-1-review-Modular-smartphone-at-an-affordable-price.916468.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Review body identifies the bottom mono speaker. Its generic specification header Dual conflicts and is not retained.

Yes1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026

3.5 mm jack

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Audio features

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MicrophonesiPhysical microphones in the phone. Noise reduction channel count does not always establish microphone count.

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Network

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Network

GSM, LTE, 5G1Maker product pageintl.nothing.tech/products/cmf-phone-1Read 5 October 2026

GSM, LTE, 5G1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026

2G bandsiExact model radio bands. State model and region. Do not substitute a worldwide union for one regional model.

GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 19001Maker product pageintl.nothing.tech/products/cmf-phone-1Read 5 October 2026

GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 19001Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026

3G bandsiExact model UMTS/WCDMA/HSPA bands or published MHz ranges. State which notation the source uses.

B1, B4, B5, B81Maker product pageintl.nothing.tech/products/cmf-phone-1Read 5 October 2026WCDMA bands alone do not establish HSPA support.

B1, B4, B5, B6, B8, B191Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026Exact maker UMTS/WCDMA bands. Review B2 is not in maker list and is omitted. WCDMA alone does not establish HSPA.

4G bandsiExact model LTE bands, not channel frequencies or aggregate world coverage.

B1, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B20, B28, B38, B40, B41, B661Maker product pageintl.nothing.tech/products/cmf-phone-1Read 5 October 2026

B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B17, B18, B19, B20, B26, B28, B38, B40, B41, B42, B48, B661Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026Exact maker global/EU list. Review typo bands are not copied.

5G bandsiExact model 5G NR bands. A union of sub-6 and mmWave models is not evidence that every variant supports both.

n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n77, n781Maker product pageintl.nothing.tech/products/cmf-phone-1Read 5 October 2026

n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n77, n781Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026Exact maker NR list. No India-only union or guessed mmWave support.

5G modes

NSA, SA1Maker product pageintl.nothing.tech/products/cmf-phone-1Read 5 October 2026

NSA, SA1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026

5G mmWave

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Maximum modem download rateiTheoretical maker-published device/modem rate. Name the radio technology, aggregation and carrier conditions in the source note. Chip capability alone does not establish device support.

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Satellite

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Wi-Fi calling

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Yes8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-elegant-all-rounder-presses-all-the-right-buttons-Nothing-Phone-3a-review.994680.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact EU Telephone functions explicitly supports Wi-Fi calls.

Connectivity

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 61Maker product pageintl.nothing.tech/products/cmf-phone-1Read 5 October 2026Current maker explicitly states Wi-Fi 6 and ax. Exact CMF Phone 1 FAQ confirms Wi-Fi 6. Reviewer prose says Wi-Fi 5 while its own specification table lists ax, so lower observed performance is not substituted for the primary claim.3Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/26184864177425-Does-Phone-1-support-WiFi-6Read 5 October 2026Exact CMF Phone 1 category 26183482509073 links Product Feature section 26183482992401, which links this model FAQ. Explicitly confirms Wi-Fi 6.

Wi-Fi 61Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026

Wi-Fi bands

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2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026

Bluetooth

5.31Maker product pageintl.nothing.tech/products/cmf-phone-1Read 5 October 2026

5.41Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026

Bluetooth audio codecsiWireless audio codecs explicitly supported by the phone. Local audio file formats and codecs supported only by the chipset are excluded.

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NFC

No1Maker product pageintl.nothing.tech/products/cmf-phone-1Read 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026Exact UK maker Yes. NFC availability on another regional phone is not inherited.

Ultra-wideband

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Positioning

GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS1Maker product pageintl.nothing.tech/products/cmf-phone-1Read 5 October 2026

GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026

Dual-frequency GNSSiMultiple GNSS signal frequencies expressly documented by the maker, not a count of satellite constellations.

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Connector

USB-C6Reviewnotebookcheck.net/CMF-Phone-1-review-Modular-smartphone-at-an-affordable-price.916468.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

USB-C3Owner's manualdevice.report/m/00f1f30944d65f3da756819af7bf18511af9b2c89ade62f59d0eab10d9bf0bf4.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact manual charging connection identifies USB-C.

USB data standardiUSB data protocol/speed, distinct from the USB-C connector shape, cable rating and charging capability.

2.06Reviewnotebookcheck.net/CMF-Phone-1-review-Modular-smartphone-at-an-affordable-price.916468.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

USB 2.08Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-elegant-all-rounder-presses-all-the-right-buttons-Nothing-Phone-3a-review.994680.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Video out over USBiWired external display output over the physical port. Casting or wireless desktop mode does not establish wired video support.

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IR blaster

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FM radio

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Features and sensors

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FingerprintiUnder-display, type not stated is for a maker that says in-display or under-display but not optical or ultrasonic.

Optical, under-display1Maker product pageintl.nothing.tech/products/cmf-phone-1Read 5 October 2026

Optical, under-display1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026Maker Other features explicitly says in-screen optical scanner.

Face unlockiYes, type not stated is for a maker that names face unlock or facial recognition but not 2D or 3D.

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2D8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-elegant-all-rounder-presses-all-the-right-buttons-Nothing-Phone-3a-review.994680.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Input devices explicitly says 2D facial recognition.

Sensors

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Proximity sensor, Gyroscope, Front ambient light sensor, Electronic compass, Accelerometer1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026

Extra buttonsiAdditional physical controls beyond ordinary power and volume buttons. On-screen navigation buttons are excluded.

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Essential Key3Owner's manualdevice.report/m/00f1f30944d65f3da756819af7bf18511af9b2c89ade62f59d0eab10d9bf0bf4.pdfRead 5 October 2026Essential Key advanced section, below ordinary power button. Power and volume are not extra buttons.

Haptic motor

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Linear haptic motor1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026

Battery and charging

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Rated battery capacityiRated/minimum manufacturer capacity when available. Multi-cell pack-equivalent mAh must be explicitly published and identified in the source note. Regional hardware must match.

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4,920mAh4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2179652_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Item 10 rated 4920 mAh, not unqualified maker 5000 mAh. Typical capacity remains unproved.

Battery capacity (typical)iManufacturer typical capacity, kept separate from rated/minimum capacity. For series cells, identify any explicitly published pack-equivalent figure.

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Rated battery energyiRated pack energy in watt-hours. Do not calculate it from rounded voltage or mAh. Typical energy, when different, belongs in the source note.

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Battery type

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Claimed battery lifeiMaker runtime claim for a named use case. Identify up-to/at-least wording, regional battery hardware and test conditions in the source note.

ACMF Phone 1

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BNothing Phone (3a)

Use case	Hours (h)
Talk time	45
Video streaming	26
Gaming	11

Source1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026Exact model battery paragraph: 45 h voice calls, 26 h YouTube, 11 h BGMI gaming. Maker laboratory claims with brightness, network and firmware unstated. Instagram scrolling omitted because it does not fit a distinct named use case.

Maximum wired charging power (claimed)iManufacturer-stated handset charging input maximum. An adapter rating, power needed to achieve maximum speed, common-charger requirement or reviewer peak draw does not establish this value.

33W1Maker product pageintl.nothing.tech/products/cmf-phone-1Read 5 October 20262Owner's manualdocuments.cdn.ifixit.com/v1brWXANKmcGhbTy.pdfRead 5 October 2026Charging section expressly states 33 W handset charging. About 70 minutes to full has no explicit starting level.

50W3Owner's manualdevice.report/m/00f1f30944d65f3da756819af7bf18511af9b2c89ade62f59d0eab10d9bf0bf4.pdfRead 5 October 2026Charging section explicitly says handset charges at 50 W.

Wired charging standards

USB PPS4Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/sections/26183482992401-Product-FeatureRead 5 October 2026Exact model charging FAQ recommends PPS protocol. No version inferred.

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Charge 0 to 50% (claimed)iManufacturer time to 50% from the stated starting level. A 55% or 75% claim is not interchangeable. Charger, cable and conditions belong in the source note.

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Charge 0 to 100% (claimed)iManufacturer full-charge claim. A review measurement uses measured_charge_time_min instead.

60min1Maker product pageintl.nothing.tech/products/cmf-phone-1Read 5 October 2026Maker compact Charging specItem expressly labels 0 to 100 percent as one hour. Adapter and test conditions are unstated. Original manual about 70 minutes and exact FAQ about 65 minutes do not give a starting level and remain separate claims.

56min1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026Current maker secondary specItem explicitly labels 0 - 100% charge time, 56 minutes. Main charging table also says 100% charge time 56 minutes, alongside handset 50 W fast charging. Exact test adapter, starting firmware, temperature and screen state are unstated. The manual about-one-hour claim lacks a starting level and is not substituted.

Wireless charging

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No8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-elegant-all-rounder-presses-all-the-right-buttons-Nothing-Phone-3a-review.994680.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact review explicitly no wireless charging.

Wireless charging power

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Wireless standardsiDevice wireless charging standard or qualification. Qi2 Ready needs a compatible magnetic case and does not mean built-in handset magnets.

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Built-in alignment magnetsiTrue only for alignment magnets built into the handset. A magnetic case or accessory does not make this true.

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Reverse wireless output poweriPhone output power while charging another device wirelessly, not its wireless input rating.

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Reverse wired

Yes1Maker product pageintl.nothing.tech/products/cmf-phone-1Read 5 October 2026Maker compact Charging row expressly gives 5 W reverse wired output, not phone charging input.

Yes1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026Maker reverse wired output 7.5 W establishes support, not handset input.

Charger in boxiWhether a mains charging adapter is included in the exact regional retail bundle. A USB cable alone is not a charger.

No8Reviewgsmarena.com/nothing_cmf_phone_1-review-2719p3.phpRead 5 October 2026Exact charging paragraph explicitly states that no charger is bundled. Not inferred from an incomplete accessory list.

No8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-elegant-all-rounder-presses-all-the-right-buttons-Nothing-Phone-3a-review.994680.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact model review box/cons expressly excludes mains adapter.

Included adapter rated poweriRated power of the included adapter, distinct from the phone maximum charging input.

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Measured

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Geekbench single-coreiReviewer CPU single-core result. Geekbench version, tested configuration and modes belong in the source note. Do not combine versions.

1,027points6Reviewnotebookcheck.net/CMF-Phone-1-review-Modular-smartphone-at-an-affordable-price.916468.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Geekbench 6 major CPU single-core, exact German 8 GB/256 GB Android 14 unit, November 2024. Original minor and performance settings are unstated.

1,171points8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-elegant-all-rounder-presses-all-the-right-buttons-Nothing-Phone-3a-review.994680.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Geekbench 6 major series on exact German 12 GB/256 GB Android 15 unit. Current 6.7 chart heading does not establish original 2025 minor.

Geekbench multi-coreiReviewer CPU multi-core result. Geekbench version and tested configuration belong in the source note.

2,948points6Reviewnotebookcheck.net/CMF-Phone-1-review-Modular-smartphone-at-an-affordable-price.916468.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Same Geekbench 6 CPU multi-core result.

3,250points8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-elegant-all-rounder-presses-all-the-right-buttons-Nothing-Phone-3a-review.994680.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Same Geekbench 6 CPU multi-core test.

3DMark Wild Life ExtremeiReviewer Wild Life Extreme score. Unlimited, Original, Solar Bay, stress-test stability and frame rates are different measurements. Version and run/loop conditions belong in the source note.

850points6Reviewnotebookcheck.net/CMF-Phone-1-review-Modular-smartphone-at-an-affordable-price.916468.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Ordinary Wild Life Extreme 850, distinct from Unlimited 847 and stress-test stability. App minor and run settings unstated.

1,057points8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-elegant-all-rounder-presses-all-the-right-buttons-Nothing-Phone-3a-review.994680.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Ordinary Wild Life Extreme 1057, not adjacent Unlimited or stress stability.

AnTuTuiReviewer AnTuTu total score. Test version, operating system and tested RAM/storage belong in the source note. Cross-version and cross-OS scores are not directly comparable.

667,282points6Reviewnotebookcheck.net/CMF-Phone-1-review-Modular-smartphone-at-an-affordable-price.916468.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026AnTuTu v10 total 667282, exact German 8/256 GB Android 14 unit.

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Display brightness (measured)iReviewer brightness result. Window size, manual/auto or HDR mode and test method belong in the source note. Not automatically a sustained full-screen peak. On a foldable, the main inner screen.

1,183.1nits6Reviewnotebookcheck.net/CMF-Phone-1-review-Modular-smartphone-at-an-affordable-price.916468.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026X-Rite i1Pro 3 white-grid average 1183.1 nits with ambient light sensor enabled. Not maker 2000 peak or a sustained claim.

1,274nits8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-elegant-all-rounder-presses-all-the-right-buttons-Nothing-Phone-3a-review.994680.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Display SDR spatial-grid average 1274 cd/m², X-Rite i1Pro 3, exact German 12/256 Android 15 unit. Distinct from APL18 1202, HDR 1179 and maker 3000 peak.

PWM dimming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

120Hz6Reviewnotebookcheck.net/CMF-Phone-1-review-Modular-smartphone-at-an-affordable-price.916468.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Primary worst-case 120 Hz. Separately reported secondary 926 Hz and 14.67-percent amplitude are not stored in this primary-frequency field.

90Hz8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-elegant-all-rounder-presses-all-the-right-buttons-Nothing-Phone-3a-review.994680.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Primary display flicker 90 Hz. Prose names secondary dimming 741 Hz while chart names 740 Hz. Secondary number is not stored, and maker 2160 Hz remains a distinct claim.

Mixed-use battery life (measured)iReviewer mixed-use active endurance. Identify the test method. Continuous web browsing or video-only tests cannot populate this field.

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Full charge time (measured)iReviewer time to a full charge, with start/end percentage and charger identified. A 15/30-minute percentage result is not a full-charge time.

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Loudspeaker loudness (measured)iReviewer integrated loudness in LUFS. Less negative numbers mean louder output. This is not sound pressure level in dB.

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EU label and regulatory

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EU energy class

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C4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2179652_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Battery endurance per cycle (EU test)iStandardized EU endurance test result for the exact registered model. Preserve only the precision the source publishes. This is not a normal mixed-use or video-playback runtime.

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43h4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2179652_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Item 8 whole 43 hours. Label minute precision is not inferred.

Battery endurance in cycles (EU test)iMinimum standardized charge cycles before the specified remaining capacity threshold. Notes retain greater-than or at-least qualifiers. EPREL prints this value in hundreds, so 10 there is stored as 1000.

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1,400cycles4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2179652_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Item 9 at default settings 1400 cycles.

Drop resistance class

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C4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2179652_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Repairability class

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C4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2179652_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026

SAR head (US)iHighest published head SAR under the US 1 g tissue method for the exact model. Record separation and conditions when stated.

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SAR body (US)iHighest published body SAR under the US 1 g tissue method. Do not substitute the limb result or EU 10 g result.

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SAR head (EU)iHighest published head SAR under the EU 10 g tissue method for the exact model.

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SAR body (EU)iHighest published body SAR under the EU 10 g tissue method, excluding separate limb values.

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Hearing aid compatibilityiPublished hearing-aid coupling or rating. Older M/T ratings, ASHA/HAP protocol support and conversational gain are different claims and must be named as published.

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In the box

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In the box

CMF Phone 1, USB Type-C cable, Safety information, Screen protector (pre-applied), SIM tray ejector7Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/26184883124369-What-is-included-in-the-box-for-Phone-1Read 5 October 2026Exact model box article reached from CMF Phone 1 category and Product Feature section. Complete list matches phone, Type-C cable, safety information, pre-applied screen protector and SIM ejector. No optional accessory is added.

Nothing Phone (3a), Nothing Cable (USB-C to USB-C), Phone (3a) screen protector (pre-applied), SIM tray ejector tool, Safety card1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026Exact current UK maker box list. Protective cover is absent, matching EU fiche No. A pre-applied screen film is not a protective case.

Links

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Product page

intl.nothing.tech/products/cmf-phone-11Maker product pageintl.nothing.tech/products/cmf-phone-1Read 5 October 2026Current maker full specification hydration is retained at the international product route. Root legacy routes are unavailable. Primary table has some conflicts with the compact table and reviewer, qualified separately. Display HDR decoder formats are published by GSMArena, but its review says that actual HDR video support is absent. Unavailable Stuff claimed streaming HDR10+. Playback support remains unresolved, so hdr_formats is omitted.

nothing.tech/products/phone-3a1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026

Spec sheet

intl.nothing.tech/products/cmf-phone-11Maker product pageintl.nothing.tech/products/cmf-phone-1Read 5 October 2026

nothing.tech/products/phone-3a1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3aRead 5 October 2026

Manual

documents.cdn.ifixit.com/v1brWXANKmcGhbTy.pdf2Owner's manualdocuments.cdn.ifixit.com/v1brWXANKmcGhbTy.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original manufacturer English 11-page user guide at public iFixit mirror. Hardware layout and charging section inspected.

device.report/m/00f1f30944d65f3da756819af7bf18511af9b2c89ade62f59d0eab10d9bf0bf4.pdf3Owner's manualdevice.report/m/00f1f30944d65f3da756819af7bf18511af9b2c89ade62f59d0eab10d9bf0bf4.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact Phone (3a) English maker manual, public mirror. Official support directory consulted, direct maker fetch challenged. 18 pages opened via document tool. Unscoped one-hour full-charge claim is omitted because no empty starting level is stated.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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21796524EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2179652_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

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2years4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2179652_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Item 25 EU supplier guarantee 24 months.

Both are also in the API. Back to all phones.