{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/nothing-cmf-phone-1-vs-samsung-galaxy-m34-5g/",
    "generated": "2026-08-13T02:17:00+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Nothing CMF Phone 1 vs Samsung Galaxy M34 5G",
    "answer": "The Samsung Galaxy M34 5G is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 81 against 74 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Nothing CMF Phone 1 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 84,499 against PKR 84,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Nothing CMF Phone 1",
            "slug": "nothing-cmf-phone-1",
            "brand": "CMF",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/cmf/nothing-cmf-phone-1/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-12-2026-11_20_01-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 84499,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-22T06:48:14+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 59.7,
                "camera": 85,
                "battery": 66.6,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 92.5,
                "overall": 74.2
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "July 2024 (launched globally; Pakistan availability approx early-2025)",
                    "Dimensions": "164 × 77 × ~8.2–9.0 mm",
                    "Weight": "197–202 g",
                    "Water resistance": "ip52"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.67 in",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2400 pixels (~395 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+ (~2000 nits peak)",
                    "Protection": "typical AMOLED protective glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 7300 5G (4 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (4×2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G615 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 with Nothing OS (upgradable toward Android 15)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128 GB / 256 GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (expandable)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP main (wide) + 2 MP depth",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP wide",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Ion ~5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "33W wired (no official wireless)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (IP52 splash/dust resistant)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Samsung Galaxy M34 5G",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-m34-5g",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-m34-5g/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-29-2026-10_05_02-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 84999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-29T05:15:31+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 65,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 76.3,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 80.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "July 2023",
                    "Dimensions": "161.7 × 77.2 × 8.8 mm",
                    "Weight": "208 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.5 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2340 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "Super AMOLED 120Hz Up to 1000 nits (HBM)",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 5"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Samsung Exynos 1280 (5nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G68",
                    "Operating system": "Android 13 (upgradable) One UI 5.1 Software Support: Up to 4 generations of Android OS upgrades and 5 years of security updates"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6GB / 8GB (LPDDR4X)",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB (UFS 2.2)",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (up to 1TB, uses hybrid SIM slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, f/1.8, Wide, PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.2, Ultra-wide 2 MP, f/2.4, Macro LED Flash, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "13 MP, f/2.2",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po 6000 mAh (Non-removable)",
                    "Wired charging": "25W wired fast charging (USB Type-C)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "samsung-galaxy-m34-5g",
        "margin": 6.4,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "nothing-cmf-phone-1": 59.7,
                    "samsung-galaxy-m34-5g": 65
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-m34-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "nothing-cmf-phone-1": 85,
                    "samsung-galaxy-m34-5g": 98
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-m34-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "nothing-cmf-phone-1": 66.6,
                    "samsung-galaxy-m34-5g": 76.3
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-m34-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "nothing-cmf-phone-1": 100,
                    "samsung-galaxy-m34-5g": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "nothing-cmf-phone-1": 50,
                    "samsung-galaxy-m34-5g": 50
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "nothing-cmf-phone-1": 92.5,
                    "samsung-galaxy-m34-5g": 100
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-m34-5g"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Nothing CMF Phone 1 costs PKR 500 less.",
        "Samsung Galaxy M34 5G packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Nothing CMF Phone 1 charges 8W faster."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Nothing CMF Phone 1 or Samsung Galaxy M34 5G?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy M34 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 6.4 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging and value for money. Nothing CMF Phone 1 can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Nothing CMF Phone 1 and Samsung Galaxy M34 5G in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Nothing CMF Phone 1 is listed at PKR 84,499 and Samsung Galaxy M34 5G at PKR 84,999. That makes Nothing CMF Phone 1 cheaper by PKR 500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Nothing CMF Phone 1 or Samsung Galaxy M34 5G?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy M34 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Nothing CMF Phone 1 or Samsung Galaxy M34 5G?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy M34 5G leads on battery. Nothing CMF Phone 1 carries a 5000 mAh cell and Samsung Galaxy M34 5G a 6000 mAh cell, with 33W and 25W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Nothing CMF Phone 1 or Samsung Galaxy M34 5G?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy M34 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Nothing CMF Phone 1 runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 5G (4 nm) while Samsung Galaxy M34 5G runs the Samsung Exynos 1280 (5nm)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}