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Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro vs Nothing Phone (4a) Pro

Comparison between Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro and Nothing Phone (4a) Pro: 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 Phone (4a) Pro is the stronger all-round choice for display, performance, and cameras; the CMF Phone 2 Pro suits buyers who value lower weight, contrast, and expandable storage. The overall gap is clear: 7.6 to 6.7.

The Phone (4a) Pro reaches 144 Hz, 5000 nits, and 440 ppi; the CMF offers 120 Hz, 3000 nits, and 388 ppi, but its contrast ratio is 5 000 000 :1 versus 1 000 000 :1. The Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 and 12 GB of RAM pull ahead of the Dimensity 7300 Pro and 8 GB; AnTuTu scores are 1,469,717 versus 683,318.

For cameras, the Phone (4a) Pro adds optical stabilization to the main camera, a 3.5 x telephoto, and a 32 MP front camera; the CMF telephoto has a brighter f/1.9 aperture versus f/2.9. Endurance is 63 h per cycle versus 53 h 56 min, and charging is 50 W versus 33 W. The CMF weighs 185 g versus 210 g and supports expandable storage; the Phone (4a) Pro adds eSIM.

Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro

The Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro is the better buy for buyers who prioritize lower weight, higher contrast, and expandable storage.

Nothing Phone (4a) Pro

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is the better buy for buyers who want a smoother, brighter display, stronger performance, and optical stabilization on the main camera.

The verdict

Your pick: Nothing Phone (4a) Pro, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging.

Category
Category CMF Phone 2 Pro Phone (4a) Pro
Design & display 7.7 8.2
Performance & hardware 5.9 7.1
Camera 6.5 8.1
Connectivity 7.2 7.9
Battery & charging 6.3 6.7

Which one is for you?

Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro, if you care about…

Weight
185 g
against 210 g
Expandable Storage
Yes
against No
Display Contrast Ratio
5,000,000 :1
against 1,000,000 :1

Nothing Phone (4a) Pro, if you care about…

AnTuTu Score
1,469,717
against 683,318
RAM Capacity
12 GB
against 8 GB
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth 5.4
against Bluetooth 5.3
Display Refresh Rate
144 Hz
against 120 Hz

Specification comparison

Performance

Specification CMF Phone 2 Pro Phone (4a) Pro
Processor Model MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4
Processor Process Size 4 nm 4 nm
Graphics GPU Mali-G615 MC2 Qualcomm Adreno 722
Storage Type — UFS 3.1
Maximum CPU Clock 2.5 GHz 2.8 GHz Best value
Maximum Storage Capacity 256 GB 256 GB
AnTuTu Score 683,318 1,469,717 Best value
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 processor with 1×2.8 GHz Cortex-A720, 4×2.4 GHz Cortex-A720, and 3×1.8 GHz Cortex-A520 cores.
Processor Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
64-Bit Processor Yes Yes
RAM Capacity 8 GB 12 GB Best value
RAM Type LPDDR4X DDR5 Best value
Expandable Storage Yes Best value No
AnTuTu version v10 v11
3DMark Wild Life Extreme 855 2,075 Best value

Design

Specification CMF Phone 2 Pro Phone (4a) Pro
Body Colors White, Black, Orange, Green, Silver Black, Silver, Pink
Body Thickness 7.8 mm Best value 8 mm
Body Width 78 mm 76.6 mm
Body Height 164 mm 163.7 mm
Weight 185 g Best value 210 g
Usable Surface 89 % 93.9 % Best value
Body Materials Polycarbonate, TPU Glass, Aluminium Alloy Best value
Resistance Features IP54 IP65, IP64 Best value
Waterproof Depth 0.25 m 0.25 m
Drop Resistance Class C C
Repairability Class C C
Drop Test Count 90 100 Best value

Battery

Specification CMF Phone 2 Pro Phone (4a) Pro
Battery Efficiency Rating A A
Battery Capacity 5,000 mAh 5,080 mAh Best value
Battery Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast Charge Power 33 W 50 W Best value
Battery Features Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator
Battery Endurance 53 h 56 min 63 h Best value
Charge cycles 1,400 1,400

Display

Specification CMF Phone 2 Pro Phone (4a) Pro
Display Aspect Ratio 20:9 20:9
Display Technology AMOLED AMOLED
Peak Display Brightness 3,000 nits 5,000 nits Best value
Display Diagonal 6.77″ 6.83″ Best value
Display Horizontal Resolution 1,080 px 1,260 px Best value
Display Vertical Resolution 2,392 px 2,800 px Best value
Display Pixel Density 388 ppi 440 ppi Best value
Display Refresh Rate 120 Hz 144 Hz Best value
Touch Sampling Rate 480 Hz 2,500 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 Hole-Punch Notch, Gorilla Glass 7i, Mohs Level 5, HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, One Billion Colors, DCI-P3, 2160Hz PWM, 144Hz, Color LED Notifications, Ultra HDR

Sensors

Specification CMF Phone 2 Pro Phone (4a) Pro
Fingerprint Sensor Placement Under Display Under Display

Sensor

Specification CMF Phone 2 Pro Phone (4a) Pro
Sensor Features Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Cooling System

Software

Specification CMF Phone 2 Pro Phone (4a) Pro
Operating System Android 15 Android 16
OS Family Android Android
OS Version 15 16 Best value
OS Update Support 3 years 3 years
Google Services Yes Yes

Connectivity

Specification CMF Phone 2 Pro Phone (4a) Pro
SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value
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 B8, 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 n48, 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 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
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 5.4 Best value
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 USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, NFC, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, eSIM, VoLTE, DLNA
USB Version USB Type-C USB 2.0

Audio

Specification CMF Phone 2 Pro Phone (4a) Pro
Microphone Count — 2
Audio Features Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE

Technical

Specification CMF Phone 2 Pro Phone (4a) Pro
Launch price — 479 €
Model numbers A001 A069P
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