CMF Phone 1 vs Samsung Galaxy A18 4G 128GB
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Samsung Galaxy A27 5GKSh 34,500 – KSh 39,000
CMF Phone 2 ProKSh 36,000.00
Infinix Note EdgeKSh 34,800.00
Tecno Camon 50 4GKSh 34,000.00
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| Feature |  CMF Phone 1 |  Samsung Galaxy A18 4G 128GB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 33,500.00 | KSh 25,000.00 |
| Display | AMOLED, 120Hz, 960Hz PWM, 500 nits (typ), 2000 nits (peak) | 6.7 inches: Super AMOLED, 90Hz |
| Processor | Mediatek Dimensity 7300 (4 nm) | Exynos 1610 |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB |
| Rear camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF; auxiliary lens | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF, OIS 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro) |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 33W wired, 5W reverse wired | 25W wired |
| Weight | 197 g or 202 g (6.95 oz) | 196 g (6.91 oz) |
| Operating system | Android 14, upgradable to Android 16, up to 2 major OS updates, Nothing OS 4.0 | Android 17, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 9 |
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
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General
| Specification | CMF Phone 1 | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G 128GB |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | — | Samsung |
| Model | CMF Phone 1 | Galaxy A18 4G |
| Announced | 2024, July 08 | 2026, September 15 |
Design
| Specification | CMF Phone 1 | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G 128GB |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 164 x 77 x 8.2 mm (6.46 x 3.03 x 0.32 in) | 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.7 mm (6.47 x 3.07 x 0.30 in) |
| Weight | 197 g or 202 g (6.95 oz) | 196 g (6.91 oz) |
| Build materials | Glass front, plastic back or silicone polymer back (eco leather) | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame |
Display
| Specification | CMF Phone 1 | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G 128GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | AMOLED, 120Hz, 960Hz PWM, 500 nits (typ), 2000 nits (peak) | 6.7 inches: Super AMOLED, 90Hz |
| Screen resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density) | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density) |
| Display protection | — | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+, Mohs level 5 |
| Display features | 6.67 inches (~85.1% screen-to-body ratio) | Super AMOLED, 90Hz |
Performance
| Specification | CMF Phone 1 | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G 128GB |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Mediatek Dimensity 7300 (4 nm) | Exynos 1610 |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A7X & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G615 MC2 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
Memory & Storage
| Specification | CMF Phone 1 | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G 128GB |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB |
| Expandable storage | microSDXC | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
Cameras
| Specification | CMF Phone 1 | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G 128GB |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF; auxiliary lens | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF, OIS 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro) |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.0, (wide) | 13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm |
| Rear camera features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Rear camera video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera features | — | HDR |
| Front camera video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | CMF Phone 1 | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G 128GB |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 33W wired, 5W reverse wired | 25W wired |
Software
| Specification | CMF Phone 1 | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G 128GB |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14, upgradable to Android 16, up to 2 major OS updates, Nothing OS 4.0 | Android 17, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 9 |
Network
| Specification | CMF Phone 1 | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G 128GB |
|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
Connectivity
| Specification | CMF Phone 1 | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G 128GB |
|---|---|---|
| NFC | No | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, BLE | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS |
| Radio | No | FM radio (market/region dependent) |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| Ultra Wideband (UWB) | — | Not Supported |
| Satellite features | — | Not Supported |
Durability
| Specification | CMF Phone 1 | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G 128GB |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance | Dust and splash resistant | IP64 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes) |
Features
| Specification | CMF Phone 1 | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G 128GB |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass Virtual proximity sensing |
| Colors | Black, Orange, Light Green | Gray, Light Blue, Black |
Audio
| Specification | CMF Phone 1 | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G 128GB |
|---|---|---|
| Loudspeakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | No | No |
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