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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.
I tested Nothing’s Essential Space on the Nothing Phone (3) and OnePlus Mind Space on the OnePlus 11. Both look similar on the surface, but the way they work feels very different. Let’s break it down.
Nothing Essential Space has a dedicated Essential Key button. Just double press, and the app opens instantly. From there, you can create summaries, reminders, or even voice notes. Everything is simple and fast.
OnePlus Mind Space works with a three-finger swipe gesture. It opens smoothly and also creates summaries and reminders, but you need to do more manual steps compared to Nothing.
The big win for Essential Space is that it syncs directly with Google Calendar. Add a reminder once, and it’s already there. You can even record voice notes or use the camera app to analyze photos and auto-generate descriptions.
Mind Space, on the other hand, shines with app-wise sorting. For example, it can organize summaries by WhatsApp, Chrome, or Twitter, which is quite useful. But adding reminders is manual, and sharing options are limited.
Nothing also adds cool exclusive features like Flip-to-Record, where you just flip the phone, hold the key, and it records with Glyph animations. Later, the AI auto-summarizes your entire meeting or talk into English text. Super handy!
Sharing is also easier on Nothing. You can export your notes as an image, PDF, or Markdown and send them anywhere. On OnePlus, you only get the delete option, which feels basic.
Overall, Nothing Essential Space feels more polished and feature-rich, while OnePlus Mind Space is still catching up. The app-wise sorting on OnePlus is neat, but Nothing’s extra features make it the better option for now.
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The CMF Phone 1 has started receiving the August Nothing OS 3.2 update. This update comes with version V3.2-250723-1800 and is sized at 252 MB. It brings new widget features, bug fixes, and several performance improvements.
One of the main highlights is the improvement to widgets. Shared widgets now support more sticker types, making them more fun and customisable. The Countdown widget has received a new Recurring option along with additional shape choices. This means you can set countdowns to repeat automatically. The Pedometer and Screentime widgets can now also be shared, adding more ways to interact and share information.
In the general improvements section, Nothing has added the option to set the Nothing Gallery as the default for previewing photos in Camera settings. The camera itself has also received stability enhancements for a smoother experience. Bluetooth call issues in Telegram, which affected some watches and earbuds, have been fixed.
The update also resolves font display issues in apps like Instagram, Subito, and a few others. On the security side, the August 2025 security patch has been included, ensuring better device protection. Finally, overall system stability has been improved, and performance has been optimised for a smoother user experience.
The August Nothing OS 3.2 update is rolling out gradually, so CMF Phone 1 users may receive it at different times depending on their region.
Nothing has released the August update for the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, bringing Nothing OS 3.2 with several new improvements and fixes. The update is 259 MB in size and comes with the build number V3.2-250731-1640. It focuses on enhancing the camera experience, fixing bugs, and improving system stability, along with the latest Android security patch.
One of the major changes in this update is in the Camera app. Users can now choose a default album for preview images in the settings, making photo organization more convenient. The update also improves overall camera stability, ensuring smoother performance when taking pictures and recording videos.
Apart from camera enhancements, the update also addresses some important issues. It fixes a problem that caused rapid battery drain when certain smartwatches were connected to the phone. Additionally, it resolves Bluetooth call issues in Telegram when paired with some watches and earbuds.
There are also fixes for text display problems in apps like Instagram, Subito, and others when using the Inter font. Lastly, the update includes the August 2025 Android security patch, which improves the phone’s security and protects it against the latest threats.
With these improvements, the Nothing OS 3.2 August update aims to deliver a smoother and more reliable experience for Nothing Phone (2a) Plus users.