Nothing Phone 2a vs Nothing CMF Phone 1

Nothing Phone 2a offers faster wired charging than CMF Phone 1, with 45 W wired charging versus 33 W, a higher-resolution 32 MP front camera versus 16 MP, optical image stabilization on the main camera, an ultrawide rear camera, and NFC. Nothing CMF Phone 1, however, is around $150 cheaper and thinner at 8 mm versus 8.55 mm and has higher quoted peak brightness at 2000 nits versus 1300 nits. The choice comes down to Phone 2a’s faster charging and OIS-equipped camera setup versus CMF Phone 1’s lower price, higher quoted peak brightness, and thinner body.