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Is CMF Phone 1 Better Now? BGMI, Benchmarks & Bug Fixes Tested
The CMF Phone 1 recently received an April update, followed by a small hotfix. These updates aimed to improve system stability and fix issues like the adaptive brightness bug. After using the phone for a few days, we noticed some improvements in both performance and day-to-day usage.
App Performance & Usability
Apps are opening quickly without any major lags or delays. For example, apps like Twitter and Instagram now load faster. The overall user experience feels smoother compared to before the update.
Calling also works well, especially with Jio 5G. However, one thing to note is that the phone switches from 5G to 4G when a call is connected. Still, there are no call drops, and other connectivity features like Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are stable.
Benchmark Scores Comparison
After the update, the benchmark scores showed slight improvements:
- Geekbench:
- Old Single-Core: 1002 → New Single-Core: 1006
- Old Multi-Core: 2910 → New Multi-Core: 2980
- GPU Score:
- Old: 2452 → New: 2493
- CPU Throttling:
- Old Stability: 87% → New Stability: 81%
- The phone heats up a bit more now, likely because of the summer weather.
- AnTuTu Score:
- Old: 64795 → New: 66977
These results show a minor improvement in overall performance, though the phone heats up slightly under load.
Adaptive Brightness Fix
One major issue that users faced earlier was with adaptive brightness. The phone didn’t adjust brightness properly in different lighting conditions. After the hotfix, this issue seems to be resolved for most users.
BGMI 120 FPS Gaming Test
After the update, BGMI now supports 120 FPS on CMF Phone 1. However, the experience is not completely smooth:
- TDM Mode: Average FPS was around 96, but there were frequent drops.
- Classic Match:
- Played for 20 minutes, max FPS reached was 110, with an average of 88.
- FPS dropped significantly during hot-drops, even going below 30 FPS at times.
So, while 120 FPS is technically available, the game is not fully optimized. For a better experience, we recommend using 90 FPS instead.
Final Thoughts
After the April and hotfix updates, CMF Phone 1 has improved in overall performance. Daily usage feels smoother, and benchmark scores are slightly better. However, in terms of gaming, especially with BGMI, 120 FPS is not yet stable or consistent. More optimizations are needed.
If you’d like to see a full gaming comparison or a camera comparison with the CMF Phone 2 Pro, let us know in the comments.
Himanshu Tandon, the head of POCO India, has stepped down from his role and is likely to join the smartphone company Nothing in August. According to a report by Moneycontrol, he is expected to lead Nothing’s CMF division.
Tandon was part of the founding team of POCO and became the head of its India operations in 2022. He worked under Sandeep Singh Arora, Xiaomi India’s Chief Business Officer, who joined the company from Samsung earlier this year.
This is the second major leadership change at Xiaomi India in less than a year. Earlier, in November 2024, Xiaomi India’s President Muralikrishnan B also left the company.
Xiaomi Faces Market Challenges, POCO Shows Growth
Tandon’s exit comes as Xiaomi is facing tough times in India. In the second quarter of 2025, the company’s smartphone shipments dropped by 25% compared to last year, falling to 5 million units. Its market share also dropped from 18% to 13%.
Despite this, POCO performed well. It increased its share of Xiaomi’s shipments in India from 30% to 41%, with 2.03 million units sold. According to Canalys, POCO’s success came from targeting Gen Z users, offering gaming features, and growing offline sales through JioMart Digital.
Tandon Likely to Lead Nothing’s CMF Division
Tandon is expected to join Nothing’s affordable and design-focused brand CMF. The London-based company recently shifted its global marketing team to India.
Nothing’s CMF brand, led by company co-founder Akis Evangelidis in India, has seen fast growth — 229% in Q2 — thanks to products like the CMF Phone 2 Pro and Phone 3a series.
Both Xiaomi and Nothing are expected to officially announce Tandon’s move in the coming days.
A new app called NoVolume is gaining attention among Nothing Phone users for its clean, minimal design that matches the unique style of Nothing OS. If you’re bored of the default Android volume slider, this app might be the perfect upgrade.
The NoVolume app lets users slide to adjust the volume smoothly, swipe right to show the default Android volume panel, and even change the position and sensitivity of the slider. It works well with Nothing Phone (1), Phone (2), Phone (2a), Phone (2a), Phone (3a), Phone (3a) Pro, CMF Phone 1, CMF Phone 2 Pro, Nothing Phone (3) and even other Android phones.
What makes it stand out is its simple UI and customizability. It blends perfectly with the Nothing Phone’s transparent and minimal design language. Users can personalize how and where the slider appears, making it both functional and stylish.
You can download the NoVolume app from Google Play Store.
The best part? It doesn’t require root access. Just install it like any other app and start using it right away.
For those who love the Nothing OS aesthetic and want to add a new touch to their phone’s interface, the NoVolume app is worth checking out.
Nothing recently launched its Phone (3), which the company says is its first true flagship device. But now, new rumors suggest that Nothing may be planning to expand its smartphone lineup even further.
According to a well-known Indian leaker on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), the company might be working on new models under the “Lite” or “T” series. The leaker claims that “Pro models are just not cutting it,” hinting that Nothing might be looking for a new direction.
It’s not completely clear which models the leaker is referring to. Recently, the only Pro version from Nothing was the Phone (3a) Pro which is a mid-range phone with better specs than the regular Phone (3a).
At this time, no detailed information has been shared about the possible Lite or T models. For example, it’s unclear whether Nothing will release a Phone (3) Lite, a Phone (3a) Lite, or both. Each could target different types of users depending on price and features.
If the rumor is true, more leaks and official updates from Nothing may follow soon. Until then, users can check out the company’s current flagship that is the Nothing Phone (3) which is already available.