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But we are post-release now. Oh well. 
Community Reviews - CMF Phone 1
There was a leaked image of the phone way before it was announced. It had some sort of thick black case around it, completely hiding the back. I don’t know if that is what they mean by a security shell.
Maybe it was intended for the testing team to only report on the camera, software, screen and performance.
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Mirko_ddd I mean phone+accessory = same price of the phone.
No, that is not the case clearly. This is why I mentioned that you may have not understood my earlier post. Let me clarify:
Launch day price: Phone (6GB/128GB) + Stand = 175 Euros
Current offer for new buyers: Phone (same variant) + Stand (Free) = 160 Euros
This results in a price difference, as the stand is now included for free. My concern was never about claiming something I didn’t buy, but about equal treatment for early adopters who supported the product at launch. Early buyers are the ones who contributed to the record-breaking sales of 100,000 units in just 3 hours, right?
I really appreciate your immense interest in responding to my posts, but I feel some of your replies misinterpreted my concerns and overlooked some obvious things like price difference and the free inclusion of the stand for new buyers so soon after launch.
My comment about your personal thoughts where you mentioned ‘commercially viable’ was in response to you making an assumption about the company’s business model - something neither of us can know for certain. It’s okay if any of this doesn’t make sense to you. I find it ironic that you mention conditions of sale when I’m not even asking for free items. I want Nothing, as an emerging brand, to prioritize customer satisfaction and build brand loyalty.
My intention is not to turn this into some keyboard war but to highlight a situation that affects people like me who trusted the brand earlier than others have.
And you’re right that this review thread may not be the ideal place for this discussion. I have created a separate thread about this issue yesterday, but mods have decided not to approve it as “it is not something for the community to discuss” and asked me to contact support about this.
I have already contacted support of both Nothing and CMF, but there is no reply from them over mail or X/Twitter. So I decided to post about it here.
Let’s not corrupt this thread by being insensitive or apathetic to each other.
I bought the newly launched cmf phone 1 recently, I absolutely love it , the UI , the widgets,the nothing icon pack, the monochrome user experience, it fells like the phone has its own character, I feel it would be a lot better , if this phone had it’s own gallery app instead of google photos, it’s own dailer , messaging and contacts app instead of google dailer, the stock android thing’s good but I feel it eats up the phone’s character that I love so much
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Hi Community.
Last weekend, I set out to test the camera on my CMF Phone 1. I chose to explore Sydney’s CBD on a particularly sunny and clear day, which presented a challenging photography environment. In my professional work, I typically use an iPhone 15 Pro Max or Pixel 8 Pro, depending on client specifications, for commissioned photography. Naturally, I was eager to compare and assess the performance difference with my CMF Phone 1.
Instead of delving into technical specifications and discussing aspects like softness or noise, I’ll simply share the images I captured. About half of these were shot in Expert RAW mode, while the remainder used the West profile. Each image received light editing to enhance its quality.
Like most Sony sensors, shooting in RAW mode you will want to slightly over-expose the image. This approach makes it easier to reduce highlights during post-processing and results in less noise in the shadows.
These photos were captured at the QVB Building, known for its challenging mix of colour temperatures and high contrast conditions.
These two images were taken outside the QVB. The final image was shot through a dirty window overlooking the QVB.
With all Sydney CBD trips you must end at the world’s largest Lego Store.
I really adore this phone. The Nothing interface is fantastic, and the camera widgets make capturing images quickly an enjoyable experience (please add these widgets to the Nothing Phone 2!). The camera, in most situations, performs comparably to the iPhone. I’ve taken photos that I’ve printed and one is framed on my wall; ultimately, this is what you want from a phone camera – the ability to capture memories.
P.S. I loved this phone so much that I bought the Nothing Phone 2 while I was in the city. I can’t wait to test it out!
If you have any questions about the images , camera or phone let my know.
megatomic all rounder phone
Sonu_sharma Absolutely. 
I hope they make clear case for the cmf phone 1 would be so cool since Nothing kinda made it’s name from the cool back design and lights at first to stand out so you can even make the clear case have lights but not to expensive I hope.
For the os I hope they add more customization to the Lock Screen and make it look slick and add presets too.
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My time with the CMF Phone 1 (or ‘Beedrill’, as I think I’ll now always refer to it) has been truly enjoyable. A Phone (2) user, I wasn’t sure what to expect from CMF’s first foray into phones, and probably had some scepticism towards its ability to keep up with the powerhouse of Phone (2). In each scenario, I would test them against one another, and while there were differences, comparisons did not negate the capability or experience of the Phone 1. Though solid from the start, the team produced improvements throughout the experience, resulting in a well-rounded flagship that far exceeded my expectations.
As a tester with less technical know-how, my key areas of interest as your ‘average user’ have been design features and pure functionality, and through that lens, the Phone 1 has exceeded my expectations. Here are some of my favourite features and initial impressions after the past few months:
Hardware
Through the case of our test devices, a splash of light teal colour could be seen; we now know the range of eye catching colours available for the Phone 1, and I’m a fan of both this colourful branding on CMF’s part and the variety available for consumers. There are obviously no LED glyphs, replaced by the interchangeable backs and ‘accessories’, and though I’m sad to lose the funky lights, I think the sky’s the limit with these accessories and it’s a great way of handing the mic to some creative community members who will inevitably find new ways to customise interesting new elements. The device itself is lightweight, feels strong, and has a relatively large 6.67 inch display (minutely slimmer than the Phone (2) at 6.7 inches). I’d personally have loved a slightly smaller screen, but that’s the personal gripe of someone with small hands, and larger phones are definitely ‘in’ at the moment.
Battery
One of my favourite new features, and something I hope will become standard across Nothing’s phones, is ‘custom charging mode’. There are three options to choose from: 70%, 80%, and 90%. I set my device to only charge up to 80% while testing; this worked consistently and will be a welcome addition to those looking to preserve their battery health a little longer. The battery life itself is also impressive, with the 5000mAh capacity comfortably lasting a few days with very light use and being more than capable of lasting the day as your main device (bearing in mind, I was never charging to 100%).
Display
As mentioned above, the 6.67 inch screen almost mirrors that of the (2), with the exception of slightly larger bezels, creating a longer, thinner appearance. For a budget device, the Phone 1 has an impressive 120Hrz AMOLED display, speedy adaptive brightness, and HDR10+, keeping up with the demands of streaming and gameplay. Overall, the greatest compliment I could really give is that I didn’t particularly notice much about the display during months of use; it just worked, and worked well.
Audio
The Phone 1 does not have the second speaker of the (2), and while I did miss the stereo effect, the CMF debut packs a good sound punch and is more than capable playing music, podcasts, and games. There is no headphone jack, as with most modern phones, so bluetooth connections are crucial, but I had no issues pairing to other devices during use.
Software
One of the first things I noticed when receiving the Phone 1 was that it came with Nothing OS and the snappy, capable software we’re used to seeing from Nothing’s flagships. I’m personally thrilled this wasn’t watered down or removed for CMF, as it runs as smoothly as that of my Phone (2). The widgets are familiar, new abilities to create shortcuts are welcome; if you’re a fan of the Nothing design and set up, you’ll be happy here.
Camera
The 50MP camera, by Sony, functioned well in each scenario it was tested in. If you’re someone who doesn’t go too deeply into your settings, you can click and shoot and still end up with a good photo, but the Phone 1 doesn’t skimp on more expert settings either, with a dedicated ‘expert’ mode and other adaptations. There seems to be a fair amount of criticism of the portrait depth sensor being ‘useless’, but when testing photos with the sensor covered and uncovered, I personally found that it goes a long way to making a quick photo look special, highlighting key parts of the photo and enhancing the accuracy of the overall portrait background blur. An addition to the Phone 1 is the ability to choose between ‘natural’ and ‘vivid’ mode; some people will love the addition of ‘vivid’, others won’t, as it really highlights the colour in each photo. I did feel as though I missed the ‘wide angle’ lens, and obviously there is only one functional camera, but I think changes made would also boost up the price, so it seems a fair trade for a good camera, and if you want a great one there are other phones on the Nothing market that excel in this area.
Conclusion
I’m a fan of a budget phone, my daily driver before the Phone (2) was a Huawei P30, and the Phone 1 hasn’t felt like a budget device. Its launch release from £179 (now £209) feels in line with the competitive pricing of CMF, but surpasses my expectations based on functionality. My main takeaway from being a tester for Phone 1 has been how interchangeable it has felt to my Phone (2), which I think is no mean feat at this price point. After also taking part in the ‘Community Reacts’ project, my buzzwords for this product, and the new Watch/Buds Pro 2, are customisation and value. You’re getting a whole lot of bang for your buck and I love how accessible and interesting this line of products are and have the potential to be. I am excited to see where CMF go next!
megatomic Thanks for that! Ah everyone has their own style, your review was great, it set the standard when feedback started. And fingers crossed 
I do love my (2), it’s just a great all-rounder. I think the Phone 1 does an amazing job of keeping up with it at a budget, but it felt good to go back (and I’m back to taking all my photos in ultra-wide)!
I’m loving Phone 1 so far. My only complaint is that the touch screen sensitivity feels a little low. I removed the screen protector but there’s no real difference. Any ideas?
Bought cmf phone 1 as my second daily driver and I must say it is an impressive phone … Software is awesome… My primary phone is I phone 13 pro Max. I am super happy with cmf phone , will definitely try the high end nothing in the future… 
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That’s handy, but even better if the ‘Clear All’ button wasn’t at the end of the list.
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Late to the party but…
CAN CMF PHONE 1 REPLACE MY iPHONE???