Head to head

Nothing CMF Phone 1 vs Samsung Galaxy M34 5G

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 22 Jun 2026.

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Samsung Galaxy M34 5G takes it by 6.4 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Samsung Galaxy M34 5G leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Samsung Galaxy M34 5G leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Samsung Galaxy M34 5G leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Level

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Samsung Galaxy M34 5G leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G if…

you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Nothing CMF Phone 1 Samsung Galaxy M34 5G
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 84,499 Cheaper PKR 84,999
Design & build
Release date July 2024 (launched globally; Pakistan availability approx early-2025) July 2023
Dimensions 164 × 77 × ~8.2–9.0 mm 161.7 × 77.2 × 8.8 mm
Weight 197–202 g Better 208 g
Water resistance ip52 No official IP rating
Display
Screen size 6.67 in Better 6.5 inches
Resolution 1080 × 2400 pixels (~395 ppi) Better 1080 × 2340 pixels (FHD+)
Panel type AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+ (~2000 nits peak) Super AMOLED 120Hz Up to 1000 nits (HBM)
Protection typical AMOLED protective glass Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 7300 5G (4 nm) Samsung Exynos 1280 (5nm)
CPU Octa-core (4×2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core (2×2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G615 MC2 Mali-G68
Operating system Android 14 with Nothing OS (upgradable toward Android 15) 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 8 GB 6GB / 8GB (LPDDR4X)
Internal storage 128 GB / 256 GB 128GB / 256GB (UFS 2.2)
Card slot microSDXC (expandable) microSDXC (up to 1TB, uses hybrid SIM slot)
Camera
Main camera 50 MP main (wide) + 2 MP depth 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 16 MP wide Better 13 MP, f/2.2
Video recording 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Non-removable Li-Ion ~5000 mAh Li-Po 6000 mAh (Non-removable) Better
Wired charging 33W wired (no official wireless) Better 25W wired fast charging (USB Type-C)
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM (IP52 splash/dust resistant) Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.3 5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC No Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass
USB USB Type-C, OTG USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Nothing CMF Phone 1 or Samsung Galaxy M34 5G?

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.

What is the price of Nothing CMF Phone 1 and Samsung Galaxy M34 5G in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Nothing CMF Phone 1 or Samsung Galaxy M34 5G?

Samsung Galaxy M34 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.

Which phone has the better battery, Nothing CMF Phone 1 or Samsung Galaxy M34 5G?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Nothing CMF Phone 1 or Samsung Galaxy M34 5G?

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).

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.