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The CMF Phone 1 and the Realme 12 5G, both are two newly-launched smartphones and both offer good value for their money. Both smartphones promise cutting-edge technology, robust performance and unique designs, with the CMF Phone 1 boasting a novel removable back — something which is missing from all smartphones these days. How do the Realme 12 5G and Nothing CMF Phone 1 stack up against each other in key areas such as display quality, battery life, camera performance and battery life? In this comparison, we bring you the specifications, features, cameras and processors of the CMF Phone 1 and the Realme 12 5G to help you decide which phone suits your needs.
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Nothing CMF Phone 1 vs Realme 12: Display
- CMF by Nothing Phone 1: 6.70-inch
- Realme 12 5G: 6.72-inch
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Nothing CMF Phone 1 vs Realme 12: Processor
- CMF by Nothing Phone 1: MediaTek Dimensity 7300
- Realme 12 5G: MediaTek Dimensity 6100+
Nothing CMF Phone 1 vs Realme 12: Front Camera
- CMF by Nothing Phone 1: 16-megapixel
- Realme 12 5G: 8-megapixel
Nothing CMF Phone 1 vs Realme 12: Rear Camera
- CMF by Nothing Phone 1: 50-megapixel + 2-megapixel
- Realme 12 5G: 108-megapixel + 2-megapixel
Nothing CMF Phone 1 vs Realme 12: RAM
- Both phones feature 6GB/8GB of RAM
Nothing CMF Phone 1 vs Realme 12: Storage
- Both have 128GB of onboard storage
Nothing CMF Phone 1 vs Realme 12: Battery Capacity
- Both devices boast 5,000mAh batteries
Nothing CMF Phone 1 vs Realme 12: Operating System
- Both devices come with Android 14 OS
Nothing CMF Phone 1 vs Realme 12: Dimensions
- CMF by Nothing: 164.00 x 77.00 x 8.00 mm
- Realme 12: 165.70 x 76.00 x 7.69 mm
Nothing CMF Phone 1 vs Realme 12: Fast Charging
- CMF by Nothing: 33W Fast Charging
- Realme 12: Proprietary SuperVOOC
Nothing CMF Phone 1 vs Realme 12: Colours
- CMF by Nothing: Black, Blue, Light Green, Orange
- Realme 12: Twilight Purple, Woodland Green
Nothing CMF Phone 1 vs Realme 12: Bluetooth
- CMF by Nothing: Yes, v 5.30
- Realme 12: Yes
