HMD Fusion vs CMF Phone 1 comparison: Which phone should you buy under Rs 20,000?

The HMD Fusion is the latest phone from the company to reach Indian shores after its global premiere earlier this year. Its design allows for ‘smart outfits’ and DIY repairs. Priced at Rs 17,999, the HMD Fusion is a good option under Rs 20,000.

However, in the same price range, the CMF Phone 1 is a good alternative to the HMD Fusion, which is priced at Rs 15,999. In this article, we will compare the HMD Fusion with the CMF Phone 1 to see which phone offers more value for the asking price.

HMD Fusion vs CMF Phone 1: Price

The HMD Fusion comes in a sole 8GB/128GB storage option, priced at Rs 17,999. The CMF Phone 1 also sells for Rs 17,999 for the same storage option. however, cmf phone 1 It also offers a cheaper option with 6GB/128GB storage at Rs 15,999, making it a good option for those on a budget.

HMD Fusion vs CMF Phone 1: Design

The plastic body of the HMD Fusion is available in only one colorway. However, it does allow you to repair the phone’s display, back case, battery, and charging port yourself.

Additionally, HMD Fusion smartphones feature “smart outfits” in the form of modular accessories to increase the phone’s versatility across use cases such as casual, flashy, and gaming.

On the other hand, CMF phone 1, (Review) has a plastic body with a unique feature: a detachable back panel secured with screws and a rotating wheel that can be used to attach accessories. There are multiple color options for the swappable rear panel, and accessories include a kickstand, a card holder, and a lanyard.

While the HMD Fusion has an IP54 rating, the CMF Phone 1 only has an IP52 rating for protection against dust and water splashes.

HMD Fusion vs CMF Phone 1: Display

Considering the price, the display specifications of the HMD Fusion are average. It features an HD+ IPS LCD panel that only supports a 90Hz refresh rate. On the other hand, the CMF Phone 1 offers a full-HD+ AMOLED panel that supports a 120Hz refresh rate, which should provide a clear and smooth viewing experience.

HMD Fusion vs CMF Phone 1: Performance

Under the hood, the HMD Fusion draws power from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC, which is a good chipset for midrange devices. However, the CMF Phone 1 features the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 SoC, a flagship chipset that powers premium phones like the Oppo Reno 12, Motorola Razr 50, and others.

Although we haven’t tested the performance of the HMD Fusion yet, we do know the performance of the CMF Phone 1. In our testing, the CMF Phone 1 scored 6,42,187 points on AnTuTu, and on Geekbench, it scored 1,015 points in the single-core test and 2,867 points in the multi-core test.

HMD Fusion vs CMF Phone 1: Cameras

The HMD Fusion has a better camera setup than the CMF Phone 1. It has a 108 MP main shooter compared to the CMF Phone 1’s 50 MP snapper. However, the CMF Phone 1 supports 4K video capture quality, while the HMD Fusion only supports 1080p resolution despite the higher megapixel count. Both phones have a 2MP depth sensor.

On the front, the HMD Fusion has a 50MP shooter, which is a better camera than the 16MP snapper on the CMF Phone 1. You can expect detailed, social media-ready selfies from the HMD Fusion, but the CMF Phone 1 also won’t let you down when it comes to selfies.

Check out these camera samples captured on CMF Phone 1:

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HMD Fusion vs CMF Phone 1: Battery and charging

Both the phones come with similar battery capacity and charging speed. You get a 5,000mAh battery on both the phones which can easily last a whole day on a single charge with moderate usage. Also, the 33W charging speed is average but standard in this price range.

During our testing, the CMF Phone 15 lasted 11 hours and 42 minutes on the PCMark battery test and took 63 minutes to fully charge from 20 percent battery level. We have not yet tested the battery life and charging speed of the HMD Fusion.

HMD Fusion vs CMF Phone 1: Software

The HMD Fusion and CMF Phone 1 boot Android 14 out of the box. While the HMD Fusion offers a near-stock Android experience, the CMF phone runs on NothingOS that gives you the choice between Nothing UI and Material UI. Both phones come with minimal bloatware pre-installed.

HMD and CMF promise two years of Android releases and three years of security patches with the Fusion and Phone 1. However, the CMF Phone 1 has the advantage of AI features and ChatGPT integration.

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