Side-by-side technical data
Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro vs Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
Comparison between Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro and Nothing Phone (3a) Lite: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Nothing.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro suits buyers looking for a telephoto camera and higher contrast; the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite samples touch faster. Their overall scores are 6.7 and 6.4, so the choice comes down to those priorities.
The CMF Phone 2 Pro has a telephoto camera, which the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite lacks. It also offers a 5,000,000 :1 contrast ratio versus 1,000,000 :1, and a slimmer, lighter body: 7.8 mm and 185 g against 8.3 mm and 199 g.
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite has a 1000 Hz touch sampling rate, compared with 480 Hz on the CMF Phone 2 Pro. Both share the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro, 8 GB of RAM, a 5000 mAh battery, and 33 W fast charging.
Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro
The Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro is the better buy for buyers who want a telephoto camera, which the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite lacks.
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is the better buy for buyers who want faster touch response, with a 1000 Hz sampling rate.
The verdict
Your pick: Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro, ahead on Design & display and Camera.
| Category | CMF Phone 2 Pro | Phone (3a) Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.7 | 7.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.8 | 5.7 |
| Camera | 6.5 | 5.6 |
| Connectivity | 7.2 | 7.2 |
| Battery & charging | 6.4 | 6.4 |
Which one is for you?
Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro, if you care about…
- Weight
- 185 g
- against 199 g
- Body Thickness
- 7.8 mm
- against 8.3 mm
- Display Contrast Ratio
- 5,000,000 :1
- against 1,000,000 :1
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite, if you care about…
- Touch Sampling Rate
- 1,000 Hz
- against 480 Hz
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | CMF Phone 2 Pro | Phone (3a) Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G615 MC2 | Mali-G615 MC2 |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.5 GHz | 2.5 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 683,318 | 939,571 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 1,026 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 2,932 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A78 cores at 2.5 GHz and four Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 4 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.5 GHz and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 855 Best value | 853 |
Design
| Specification | CMF Phone 2 Pro | Phone (3a) Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | White, Black, Orange, Green, Silver | Black, White, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 7.8 mm Best value | 8.3 mm |
| Body Width | 78 mm | 78 mm |
| Body Height | 164 mm | 164 mm |
| Weight | 185 g Best value | 199 g |
| Usable Surface | 89 % Best value | 86.7 % |
| Body Materials | Polycarbonate, TPU | Glass, Plastic, Polycarbonate |
| Resistance Features | IP54 | IP54 |
| Waterproof Depth | 0.25 m | — |
| Drop Resistance Class | C | C |
| Repairability Class | C | C |
| Drop Test Count | 90 | 90 |
Battery
| Specification | CMF Phone 2 Pro | Phone (3a) Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | A | A |
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 33 W | 33 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | 53 h 56 min | 53 h 56 min |
| Charge cycles | 1,400 | 1,400 |
Display
| Specification | CMF Phone 2 Pro | Phone (3a) Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 3,000 nits | 3,000 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.77″ | 6.77″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,392 px | 2,392 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 388 ppi | 388 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 480 Hz | 1,000 Hz Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 5,000,000 :1 Best value | 1,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Ultra HDR, Panda Glass, Mohs Level 5, HDR10+, 2160Hz PWM, Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free Certified, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Panda Glass, Mohs Level 5, HDR, Ultra HDR, Always-On Display, Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free Certified, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, 2160Hz PWM, DCI-P3, One Billion Colors, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, LTPO |
Sensors
| Specification | CMF Phone 2 Pro | Phone (3a) Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | CMF Phone 2 Pro | Phone (3a) Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | CMF Phone 2 Pro | Phone (3a) Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | — |
| OS Family | Android | — |
| OS Version | 15 | — |
| OS Update Support | 3 years | 3 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | CMF Phone 2 Pro | Phone (3a) Lite |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n4, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n17, 5G NR n18, 5G NR n19, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n42, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B18, 3G UMTS B19, 3G UMTS B20, 3G UMTS B21, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, NFC, Computer Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Tethering, VoLTE, Computer Sync, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB Type-C | USB 2.0 |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.98 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.28 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | — | 3,270 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 3,270 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | CMF Phone 2 Pro | Phone (3a) Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 3 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers |
Technical
| Specification | CMF Phone 2 Pro | Phone (3a) Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | A001 | A001T |
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