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Nothing CMF Phone 1 vs Infinix Zero 40 5G

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Nothing CMF Phone 1 vs Infinix Zero 40 5G

67 out of 100
Nothing CMF Phone 1
VS
71 out of 100
Infinix Zero 40 5G
Nothing CMF Phone 1
Infinix Zero 40 5G

Here we compared two mid-range smartphones: the 6.67-inch Nothing CMF Phone 1 (with MediaTek Dimensity 7300) that was released on July 8, 2024, against the Infinix Zero 40 5G, which is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate and came out 2 months after. On this page, you will find tests, full specs, strengths, and weaknesses of each of the devices.

  1. Differences
  2. Review
  3. Specs
  4. Benchmarks
  5. Battery life
  6. Camera
  7. Comments

Key differences

An overview of the main advantages of each smartphone
Reasons to consider the Nothing CMF Phone 1
  • Expandable storage via MicroSD card up to 2048GB
Reasons to consider the Infinix Zero 40 5G
  • 49% better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (958K versus 644K)
  • Higher display refresh rate – 144 Hz
  • Has 50% more RAM: 12GB versus 8GB
  • Handles wireless charging up to 20W
  • Optical image stabilization
  • Water-resistant body (IP54 classification)
  • Uses a faster type of memory: LPDDR5 3200 MHz
  • Stereo speakers
  • Slow-motion recording at 240FPS
  • Thinner bezels – 5.3% more screen real estate
  • Supports higher wattage charging (45W versus 33W)
  • The front-facing camera can record video at 4K
  • Has a built-in infrared port

Review

Evaluation of Nothing CMF Phone 1 and Infinix Zero 40 5G crucial features
Display
Screen quality, color accuracy, brightness
Camera
Photo and video recording quality
Performance
CPU and memory performance (apps, system)
Gaming
Capabilities for playing modern games
Battery
Battery life, charging type and speed
Connectivity
Networks, ports, data transmission
Scores with a red asterisk (*) are approximate and may change in the future as we gather more data.
NanoReview Score
Final comparison evaluation
Choose the importance of each parameter to more accurately identify the smartphone that best meets your particular needs.

Tests and specifications

Comparison table of technical specifications and tests
Phone:
CMF Phone 1
vs
Zero 40 5G

Display

TypeAMOLEDAMOLED
Size6.67 inches6.78 inches
Resolution1080 x 2400 pixels1080 x 2436 pixels
Aspect ratio20:920:9
PPI395 ppi393 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz144 Hz
Adaptive refresh rateYes (60-120 Hz)No
Max rated brightness2000 nits1300 nits
HDR supportYes, HDR10+Yes, HDR10
Touch sampling rate240 Hz360 Hz
Screen protectionDragonTrail ProCorning Gorilla Glass 5
Screen-to-body ratio85%90.3%
Display features - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display
- DC Dimming		 - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display
- DC Dimming
Display tests
RGB color space100% -
PWM120 Hz -
Response time1 ms -
Contrast∞ Infinity -
Peak brightness test (auto)

Design and build

Height164 mm (6.46 inches)164.3 mm (6.47 inches)
Width77 mm (3.03 inches)74.8 mm (2.94 inches)
Thickness8.2 mm (0.32 inches)7.9 mm (0.31 inches)
Weight197 g (6.95 oz)195 g (6.88 oz)
WaterproofIP52IP54
Rear materialPlastic -
Frame materialPlasticPlastic
ColorsBlack, Green, OrangeBlack, Gray, Purple
Fingerprint scannerYes, in-displayYes, in-display
Screen-to-body ratio

Performance

Tests of Nothing CMF Phone 1 and Infinix Zero 40 5G in the benchmarks
SoC
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7300MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate
Max clock2500 MHz3100 MHz
CPU cores8 (4 + 4)8 (1 + 3 + 4)
Architecture- 4 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A55
- 4 cores at 2.5 GHz: Cortex-A78		- 4 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex A55
- 3 cores at 3 GHz: Cortex A78
- 1 core at 3.1 GHz: Cortex A78
L3 cache - 4 MB
ManufacturingTSMCTSMC
Lithography process4 nanometers4 nanometers
Neural processor (NPU)MediaTek APU 655MediaTek APU 580
GraphicsMali-G615 MP2Mali-G610 MP6
GPU shading units256768
GPU clock1047 MHz950 MHz
FLOPS~536.1 GFLOPS~1442 GFLOPS

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
AnTuTu Benchmark 10
CMF Phone 1
644871
Zero 40 5G+49%
958115
CPU221513265331
GPU144956237345
Memory126870211810
UX151532243629
Total score644871958115
Samples[5 tests]Less then 3

Memory

RAM
RAM size6, 8 GB12 GB
Memory typeLPDDR4XLPDDR5
Memory clock2133 MHz3200 MHz
Channels22
Storage
Storage size128, 256 GB256, 512 GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 3.1
Memory cardMicroSDNo
Memory card max sizeUp to 2048 GB -

Software

Operating systemAndroid 14 Android 14
ROMNothing OS 2.6XOS 14.5
OS size18 GB -

Battery

Capacity5000 mAh5000 mAh
Max charge power33 W45 W
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Po
ReplaceableNoNo
Wireless chargingNo Yes (20 W)
Reverse chargingYesYes
Fast chargingYes (50% in 30 min)Yes (60% in 25 min)
Full charging time1:21 hr1:04 hr
Battery life tests
Web browsing10:01 hr -
Watching video21:45 hr -
Gaming06:50 hr -
Standby116 hr -
General battery life

Main camera

Matrix50 megapixels108 megapixels
Image resolution8192 x 614412000 x 9000
ZoomDigitalDigital
FlashLEDLED
StabilizationDigitalOptical
8K video recordingNoNo
4K video recordingUp to 30FPSUp to 60FPS
1080p video recordingUp to 60FPSUp to 60FPS
Slow motion120 FPS (720p)240 FPS (1080p)
Angle of widest lens - 120°
Lenses1) Standard: 50 MP
2) Depth: 2 MP
1) Standard: 108 MP
2) Ultrawide: 50 MP
3) Depth: 2 MP
Camera features - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode		 - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode
Standard lens
Image resolution50 MP108 MP
Aperturef/1.8f/1.8
SensorSony IMX882Samsung S5KHM6
Sensor size1/1.95"1/1.67"
Pixel size0.8 micron0.64 micron
AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus
StabilizationDigitalOptical
Ultra-wide lens
Image resolution - 50 MP
Aperture - f/2.0
Sensor - Samsung S5KJN1
Sensor size - 1/2.76"
Pixel size - 0.64 micron
Stabilization - Digital

Selfie camera

Megapixels16 megapixels50 megapixels
Image resolution4640 x 3488 -
Aperturef/2.0f/2.5
Focal length - 21 mm
SensorGalaxyCore GC16B3Samsung ISOCELL S5KJN1
Sensor size1/3.1"1/2.76"
Pixel size1 micron0.64 micron
AutofocusNoPhase autofocus
StabilizationDigitalDigital
Video resolution1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS2160p (4K) at 60 FPS
Depth sensor (TOF 3D)NoNo

Connectivity

Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi MiMO
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display		 - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi MiMO
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Bluetooth featuresLELE
USB typeUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
USB version22
USB features - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG		 - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG
DisplayPortNoNo
GPSGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSSGPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo
NFC*NoYes
Infrared portNoYes
Network
Number of SIM*22
Type of SIM cardNanoNano
Multi SIM modeStandbyStandby
eSIM support*NoNo
Hybrid slotNoNo
5G supportYesYes

Sound

SpeakersMonoStereo
Headphone audio jackNoNo
FM radioNoYes
Dolby AtmosNoNo
Speakers test
Max loudness

Other

CategoryMid-rangeMid-range
AnnouncedJuly 2024August 2024
Release dateJuly 2024September 2024
Launch price$199$345
Sensors - Proximity sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint		 - Proximity sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint
Bundled chargerNot includedYes, 45 W
Further details
Notes on CMF Phone 1:
    - A plastic-back smartphone weighs 197g; eco-leather – 202g.
*Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
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