{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/nothing-cmf-phone-1-vs-tecno-spark-50s/",
    "generated": "2026-10-19T01:05:10+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Nothing CMF Phone 1 vs Tecno Spark 50s",
    "answer": "The Nothing CMF Phone 1 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 79 against 54 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and display. The Tecno Spark 50s still wins on battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Tecno Spark 50s is the cheaper of the two at PKR 80,999 against PKR 84,499.",
    "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": 76,
                "camera": 85,
                "battery": 66.6,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 79
            },
            "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": "Tecno Spark 50s",
            "slug": "tecno-spark-50s",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-spark-50s/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Tecno-Burgundy-Smartphone-Product-Render-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 80999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-10-18T06:25:15+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 13,
                "camera": 56.9,
                "battery": 81.3,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 37.5,
                "value": 70.8,
                "overall": 53.9
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "October 16, 2026 (announced); expected release date: October 20, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "167.9 × 79.3 × 8.2 mm",
                    "Weight": "210 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64 (dust-tight and protected against water splashes)."
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1576 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 120Hz refresh rate, approximately 256 ppi, 560 nits brightness.",
                    "Protection": "Not specified."
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 6400 (6 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2 × 2.5GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0GHz Cortex-A55",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 HIOS 16"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6GB / 8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB UFS 2.2",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated slot)."
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, f/1.8, wide-angle, autofocus, LED flash.",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP, f/2.0, wide-angle.",
                    "Video recording": "Rear: 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps. Front: 720p video recording."
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (non-removable). 6500 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "45W wired charging, bypass charging."
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity sensor, compass.",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C."
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "nothing-cmf-phone-1",
        "margin": 25.1,
        "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": 76,
                    "tecno-spark-50s": 13
                },
                "leader": "nothing-cmf-phone-1"
            },
            {
                "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,
                    "tecno-spark-50s": 56.9
                },
                "leader": "nothing-cmf-phone-1"
            },
            {
                "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,
                    "tecno-spark-50s": 81.3
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-50s"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "nothing-cmf-phone-1": 100,
                    "tecno-spark-50s": 87
                },
                "leader": "nothing-cmf-phone-1"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "nothing-cmf-phone-1": 50,
                    "tecno-spark-50s": 37.5
                },
                "leader": "nothing-cmf-phone-1"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "nothing-cmf-phone-1": 100,
                    "tecno-spark-50s": 70.8
                },
                "leader": "nothing-cmf-phone-1"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Spark 50s costs PKR 3,500 less.",
        "Tecno Spark 50s packs a 1,500 mAh larger battery.",
        "Tecno Spark 50s charges 12W faster.",
        "Nothing CMF Phone 1 ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "Nothing CMF Phone 1 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Nothing CMF Phone 1 or Tecno Spark 50s?",
            "answer": "Nothing CMF Phone 1 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 25.1 points. It wins on performance, camera, display, memory & storage and value for money. Tecno Spark 50s 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 Tecno Spark 50s in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Nothing CMF Phone 1 is listed at PKR 84,499 and Tecno Spark 50s at PKR 80,999. That makes Tecno Spark 50s cheaper by PKR 3,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Nothing CMF Phone 1 or Tecno Spark 50s?",
            "answer": "Nothing CMF Phone 1 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 Tecno Spark 50s?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 50s leads on battery. Nothing CMF Phone 1 carries a 5000 mAh cell and Tecno Spark 50s a 6500 mAh cell, with 33W and 45W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Nothing CMF Phone 1 or Tecno Spark 50s?",
            "answer": "Nothing CMF Phone 1 is the stronger gaming phone here. Nothing CMF Phone 1 runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 5G (4 nm) while Tecno Spark 50s runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 (6 nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}