Nothing CMF Phone 1 Price in Kenya

The Nothing CMF Phone 1 was launched in July 2024. Pre-orders began on 08 July 2024 and the devices were made available on July 09, 2024. It landed in Kenya in August 2024.  The Nothing CMF Phone 1 is available at City hub at Ksh.34,000 for the 128GB + 18 RAM and Ksh.40,000 for the 256GB.

The Nothing CMF Phone 1 is an exciting new addition to the smartphone market, introduced by Nothing as part of their CMF sub-brand. The phone features a unique, modular design with a removable back cover, allowing users to customize their device with different accessories like a fold-out stand or card holder. t boasts a 6.67-inch Super AMOLED display with a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate and a peak brightness of 2000 nits. Equipped with a 50 MP Sony main camera and a 16 MP front camera, it promises high-quality photos and videos.

It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 5G chipset, it offers solid performance and efficiency. The 5000mAh battery supports 33W wired charging and 5W reverse wired charging. Runs on Nothing OS 2.6, based on Android 14, providing a smooth and feature-rich user experience. The CMF Phone 1 is designed to be both stylish and functional, making it an attractive option for those looking for a customizable and affordable smartphone.

Build

The Nothing CMF Phone 1 stands out with its innovative and modular build. The phone features a combination of high-quality materials, including a durable polycarbonate frame and a Gorilla Glass front for added protection.  One of the unique aspects of the CMF Phone 1 is its modular design. The back cover is removable, allowing users to swap in different accessories like a fold-out stand, card holder, or even additional battery packs.

It has a sleek and minimalist design, staying true to Nothing’s philosophy of simplicity and elegance. The transparent elements give it a distinctive look, showcasing some of the internal components.The phone is designed to be robust and durable, with a solid feel in hand. The modular components are securely attached, ensuring they stay in place during everyday use.

It has USB-C connectivity, which can enable faster charging and data transfer, and compatibility with other devices.

Nothing CMF Phone 1 is available in four beautiful colors: Black, Orange, Light Green and Blue.

• Dimensions:164 x 77 x 8.2 mm (6.46 x 3.03 x 0.32 in)
• Weight: 197 g or 202 g (6.95 oz)
• Build: Glass front, plastic back or silicone polymer back (eco leather)

Display

The Nothing CMF Phone 1 features a high-quality display designed to enhance your viewing experience. It features a 6.67-inch Super AMOLED, a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, providing sharp and clear visuals. A 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, ensuring smooth scrolling and fluid animations, a peak brightness of 2000 nits, making it easy to view even in bright sunlight. Has an aspect ratio of 20.5:9, which is great for immersive viewing.

The Nothing Phone’s display also supports a wide color gamut, HDR and Vision video standards. The panel has the Dynamic Island pill-shaped cutout. It is protected by Glass front, plastic back or silicone polymer back (eco leather), which appears to have an oleophobic coating for enhanced smudge resistance.

This display is designed to offer vibrant colors, deep blacks, and excellent contrast, making it ideal for everything from browsing to watching videos.

• Type: AMOLED, 120Hz, 500 nits (typ), 2000 nits (peak)
• Size: 6.67 inches, 107.4 cm2 (~85.1% screen-to-body ratio)
• Resolution: 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)

Camera

The Nothing CMF Phone 1 comes with a capable camera setup designed to deliver good quality photos and videos. On the main camera, it has a 50 MP Sony IMX882 sensor with an f/1.8 aperture. This camera is designed to capture detailed and vibrant images, even in low light conditions. A 2 MP SmartSens SC202 sensor, which helps with portrait shots by providing depth information.

On the features, it has an Ultra XDR to enhances HDR photography, making under-exposed images brighter and more detailed. An AI Vivid Mode to boosts colors and contrast to create more vibrant images. The night Mode is to improves low-light photography. On the portrait Optimizer it enhances portrait shots by focusing on the subject and blurring the background. The motion Capture helps in capturing moving subjects with clarity.

It comes with a 16 MP GalaxyCore GC16B3 sensor with an f/2.0 aperture, ideal for selfies and video calls.

On the video capabilities, the main camera can record videos at up to 4K resolution at 30fps and the front camera to support 1080p video recording at 30fps. This camera setup is designed to provide a versatile photography experience, suitable for various shooting conditions.

Main Camera:

• Dual: 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF

:2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)

• Features: LED flash, panorama, HDR
• Video: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS

Selfie Camera:

• Single: 16 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
• Video: 1080p@30fps

Platform

The Nothing CMF Phone 1 runs on a robust platform designed to offer a smooth and efficient user experience. It has an operating system that runs Nothing OS 2.6, based on Android 14. This provides a near-stock Android experience with minimal bloatware, ensuring a clean and responsive interface. It has MediaTek Dimensity 7300 5G chipset. This 8-core processor is built on TSMC’s 4nm process technology, offering excellent performance and power efficiency.

The phone comes with up to 16 GB of RAM and supports expandable storage up to 2 TB. Supports 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, and NFC connectivity. On the software updates, it promises 2 years of major Android updates and 3 years of security updates.

This platform ensures that the CMF Phone 1 is not only powerful but also future-proof, with regular updates to keep the device secure and up-to-date.

• OS: Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades
• Chipset: Mediatek Dimensity 7300 (4 nm)
• CPU: Octa-core (4×2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
• GPU: Mali-G615 MC2

Battery and Charging

The Nothing CMF Phone 1 is equipped with a 5000mAh robust battery designed to keep you powered throughout the day. The phone can last up to two days on a single charge, thanks to its efficient power management. Supports 33W fast charging, which can charge the battery to 50% in just 20 minutes. It also supports 5W reverse wired charging.

This battery setup ensures that you can use your phone extensively without worrying about running out of power quickly.

• Type: Li-Ion 5000 mAh, non-removable
• Charging: 33W wired; 5W reverse wired

The Nothing CMF Phone 1 supports efficient charging capabilities designed to keep you powered up quickly. It supports 33W fast charging, this allows the phone to charge up to 50% in just 20 minutes. A full charge takes approximately 60 minutes. It also supports 5W reverse wired charging, which can be handy for charging other devices.

Security and Identification

The Nothing CMF Phone 1 incorporates several security and identification features to ensure your data remains safe and easily accessible.

Here are the key details:

• Fingerprint Sensor: An under-display optical fingerprint sensor provides quick and secure access to your phone.
• Face Unlock: Uses the front camera for facial recognition, offering an additional layer of security.
• Software Updates: Promises 3 years of security updates, ensuring your device remains protected against the latest threats.
• Encryption: The phone supports full-disk encryption, safeguarding your data from unauthorized access.

These features combine to provide a secure and convenient user experience, keeping your personal information safe.

What’s in the Box?

All you get with the CMF Phone 1 is a single, not particularly long or thick USB Type-C to Type-C cable. It seems to be a basic passive cable. The only other in-box accessory is a SIM ejector tool styled in the CMF colors. There is no charger or anything else in the box.

Visit this product’s official website to learn more.

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