CMF Phone 1vsRealme Narzo 70 Pro
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
Realme Narzo 70 Pro wins
Verdict
Realme Narzo 70 Pro wins 2 of 5 categories — our overall pick
Realme Narzo 70 Pro is the overall winner, 2 / 5 — price is its standout. It costs USD 249 — USD 50 more than the CMF Phone 1. Pay the premium if price is your priority.
- CMF Phone 1 takes Performance — led by performance score (650,000 pts).
- Too close to call between CMF Phone 1 and Realme Narzo 70 Pro.
- Realme Narzo 70 Pro takes Camera — led by video score (87 pts).
- Realme Narzo 70 Pro takes Battery — led by charging speed (67 W).
- Too close to call between CMF Phone 1 and Realme Narzo 70 Pro.
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose CMF Phone 1 if you want…
- Choose CMF Phone 1 if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 650,000 pts vs 500,000 pts.
Choose Realme Narzo 70 Pro if you want…
- Choose Realme Narzo 70 Pro if you want better video quality — 87 pts vs 83 pts.
- Choose Realme Narzo 70 Pro if you want a better camera — 116 pts vs 114 pts.
- Choose Realme Narzo 70 Pro if you want faster charging — 67 W vs 33 W.
At a glance
- CMF Phone 1
- Realme Narzo 70 Pro
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Best price now
The cheap alternative
Full record
Every spec, side by side — winners get a check and a proportional bar. Ties share the badge.
Performance score
Approximate benchmark score of the chipset — higher is faster for apps, games and AI.
Chipset
The processor inside — shown for reference, never decides a winner.
RAM
More RAM keeps more apps alive in the background.
Storage
Base onboard storage for photos, apps and media.
Screen size
Diagonal screen size — bigger is better for media, smaller is easier to hold.
Pixel density
Sharpness of the screen — above ~400 ppi looks crisp.
Refresh rate
How smooth scrolling and motion feel. 120 Hz is the modern standard.
Peak brightness
Peak brightness in sunlight — higher stays readable outdoors.
Main camera
Resolution of the primary rear camera — photo quality is judged by the Camera quality score, not megapixels.
Selfie camera
Resolution of the front camera.
Telephoto
A dedicated zoom lens for distant subjects without quality loss.
Video score
Composite video rating — stabilisation, 4K/8K support and colour.
Camera score
Composite camera quality from independent testing — how good the photos actually are.
Battery
Battery capacity — higher generally lasts longer.
Charging speed
Wired charging speed — higher refills faster.
Wireless charging
Whether the phone charges wirelessly.
Price
Typical MSRP in US dollars — lower is better value.
Which one should you buy?
CMF Phone 1
Choose CMF Phone 1 if price matters most. It costs USD 199, the lowest price in this group.
Realme Narzo 70 Pro
Choose Realme Narzo 70 Pro if price matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 249.
Pros & cons
CMF Phone 1
- Swappable back design
- 120 Hz AMOLED
- Very affordable
- Slow charging
- Average cameras
- No NFC in some markets
Realme Narzo 70 Pro
- 120 Hz AMOLED
- 67 W charging
- OIS camera
- Mid-range chipset
- Software bloat
- No ultrawide