CMF Phone 1 by Nothing - The Fun $199 Budget Android Phone // Benchmarks, Gaming & Emulation

[@retrotechdad]

What do you think about the CMF Phone 1 and what would you want to see in the future by Nothing?

[@KyleRuggles]

I dig it! I would love if these manufacturers did handhelds.

[@retrotechdad]

You never know! 🔥🔥

[@chemicalburrito782]

I look at this and I realize that the Razer Edge at the $200 sale price was a hella good deal. Provided you don't want to actually use the device as a phone, of course.

[@retrotechdad]

It’s so true! The Razer Edge just as a pure gaming device provides a lot of power for the price 🔥

[@Salvatorez1980]

The dolphin emulation really shocked me here how good it ran. I would still be impressed if it only ran psp but for $200? Can't beat that! Good work!

[@lucasbrown7338]

The design is sleek and modern. It feels great in the hand and looks amazing. Mediatek chipset seems very promising one in terms of the performance.

[@retrotechdad]

Yes, Mediatek chips always punch above their weight for value!

[@kayeoffers4339]

it's a dealbreaker if you want to use it as a phone for me due to no NFC. As for gaming on phones, the Motorolas are available really cheap on prepaid. I got a Boost Moto Stylus 5g 2024 for like $60 with a month of service.

[@retrotechdad]

Yes, there’s awesome phones if you look at the prepaid deals! 🔥🔥

[@WMARUoriginal]

That’s a nice screen for the price. Also I picked up the gamesir pro 8 from your link in the other video. It’s such a good controller!

[@retrotechdad]

It’s kinda amazing that we can get such a nice screen at the price. I’m so glad you’re enjoying the controller! The G8 Plus is easily my favorite one right now, it’s excellent and versatile! ❤️❤️

[@gockartzz8272]

good that ur trying wuthering waves since its more demanding than genshin but we will see what genshin 5.0 will bring since they will upgrade graphics

[@retrotechdad]

Yea, Wuthering Waves is a nice test for mobile hardware! 🔥

[@chocho2188]

Eh! More OnePlus adjacent devices. You're the best Rob!

[@retrotechdad]

I've been wanting to check out some of Nothing's products for a while. The CMF Phone 1 pushed me over the edge, I love me some budget devices. 🔥🔥

[@thanax93]

they shouldve atleast put in a Snap Gen 1. the phone wouldve been beast. $250 price tag.

[@kumbackquatsta]

goes to show how pathetic the tensor 4 in the pixel 9 really is

[@retrotechdad]

My man, it's been a while! Good to see you in the comments section. 🤗🤗 I'm actually testing gaming performance with the Pixel 9... should be interesting. 😁😅

[@sidneylopsides]

Hi! I see you printed my case design, the one at the 4.35 mark. How do you like it?

[@retrotechdad]

They're awesome and THANK YOU for your work, it's much appreciated. We can now all enjoy the CMF Phone in any color we want. 🤗 Link for those interested: makerworld.com/en/models/561710#profileId-481171

[@turnbasedtoddy7664]

You always get a lot of bang for your buck in performance when you go with the budget phones like this. The only thing that kind of kills it for me is how long the whole set up gets once you add a controller to it. It didn’t look too bad with the backbone though, that’s probably the controller I would pick to go with it just to keep the size down. I would also be interested to know the weight once you add a controller to it.

[@deadfred69]

Love that you're doing this kind of reviews on here. They sent me there nothing Bud's Pro 2 and those are very impressive so it definitely recommend pairing those with this phone. Cheers to you retro Tech dad

[@retrotechdad]

Oooo, I've had my eyes on those! If the CMF Phone 1 is any indication, those buds should be pretty solid. 🔥🔥

[@mfyoutubewatcher9352]

This is the exact video I was looking for! Appreciate the hard work you put into these videos

[@retrotechdad]

Aww, thank you. I really appreciate the comment! 🤗🤗

[@N8jeeb]

Does it handle Efootball well, please?

[@user-yk9wq3hx1r]

Is the effect OK if I use 2x the PS2 emulator?

[@retrotechdad]

It definitely depends on the game, but for lighter ones I'd say yes.

[@Honeyfish_4140]

What is the functionality like when docked to a monitor?

[@bulletpunch9317]

Nothing.

[@retrotechdad]

Unfortunately, no video out when I tested.

[@bulletpunch9317]

Nobody made a atleast a joycon attachment 3d print?

[@fightnight14]

This or Retroid Pocket 4 Pro?

[@retrotechdad]

Depends on what you're needing, the CMF Phone 1 is a great budget phone. But if you don't need a phone necessarily, I'd go with the RP4 Pro since it does offer active cooling.

[@mokisan]

No headphone jack

[@retrotechdad]

Unfortunately, no 😭

[@gockartzz8272]

warzzone is sutch a shit game and the graphics looks so wierd the light looks just white and the graphics are disturbing and still looks worse than codm

[@berva]

Looks like it's just short of the RG556

[@retrotechdad]

Yes, pretty similar performance!

[@samh5886]

Short? Cpu is similar in both and the g615mp2 in the dimensity 7300 is around 50% better than the g57mp4 in the t820. Cooling difference may lower the gap somewhat but definitely won't call it short. You can see the difference in the GoW2 (PS2) and gow (psp) tests. Phone wise, don't find this phone worth it compared to the nothing 2a. Too much cutback (both performance and other phone functions) for too little cost savings.

[@berva]

@@samh5886 nothing phone is double the price also though

[@sTuPiDiScOoL_]

Got the 2a when released and cmf buds pro 2 recently 11 hour battery hi res etc.