CMF by Nothing
CMF by Nothing Phone 1
₹15,999
Best value phone under ₹16K in 2024 — unique replaceable back cover design, Dimensity 7300, and clean software at this price is unmatched.
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Verdict
Best value phone under ₹16K in 2024 — unique replaceable back cover design, Dimensity 7300, and clean software at this price is unmatched.
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✅ Buy this if
Young buyers wanting a unique customisable design, smooth performance, and 33W charging at under ₹16K
❌ Avoid this if
You need a telephoto camera or prefer safe mainstream brands
Device overview
Segment
Budget mid-range
Operating system
Android 14 (Nothing OS-based)
Processor class
Dimensity 7300
Target user
Design-conscious young buyers wanting premium looks at ₹16K
Real-world usage
Daily usage
Social media, gaming, photography, daily use
Performance
Impressively fast for the price — Dimensity 7300 outperforms all rivals here
Multitasking
Very good
Gaming
Good for casual to moderate gaming
Battery backup
1.5–2 days
Charging frequency
Every 1.5 days
Future readiness
High (5G)
Who is this phone for?
Performance scores
What works well
Dimensity 7300, unique customisable design, clean Nothing-based OS, and 5G at ₹16K — no rival comes close.
Where it struggles
Limited service centres outside metros; no IP rating; average ultrawide.
Pros
- Best performance in segment
- Unique customisable back cover
- Clean Nothing OS-based software
- 5G
- 33W charging
- 120Hz AMOLED
Cons
- Limited CMF service network
- No IP rating
- Average ultrawide camera
- Relatively new brand
How it compares
Long-term ownership
Software updates
2 years OS, 3 years security
Service availability
Moderate
Expected lifespan
3 years
Resale value
Moderate
User praise
- Fastest in class
- Unique design
- Great value
User complaints
- Service centres limited
- Brand is new
- No IP rating
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