CMF Phone 1 vs iPhone 17e: Which One Should You Buy?
CMF Phone 1 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 85.8/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
CMF Phone 1
iPhone 17e
CMF Phone 1 wins 4 of 8 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeedTie8080
- CameraCMF Phone 18882
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieTie6060
- BatteryCMF Phone 18670
- DisplayCMF Phone 18862
- ConnectivityiPhone 17e5788
- SecurityiPhone 17e34100
- ValueCMF Phone 19080
- CMF Phone 1 has the bigger battery5,000 mAh vs 4,005 mAh
- CMF Phone 1 charges faster33W vs 30W
- CMF Phone 1 has a sharper main camera50 MP vs 48 MP
- CMF Phone 1 has a smoother screen120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- CMF Phone 1 has the bigger screen6.67" vs 6.1"
- iPhone 17e is lighter169 g vs 197 g
- CMF Phone 1 launched cheaper$199 vs $599
- CMF Phone 1 has a sharper selfie camera16 MP vs 12 MP
- iPhone 17e has newer Bluetooth6 vs 5.3
- iPhone 17e has the faster chipApple A19 vs MediaTek Dimensity 7300
- iPhone 17e has faster Wi-FiWi-Fi 7 vs Wi-Fi 5
- iPhone 17e is better protected from water and dustIP68 vs IP52
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄CMF Phone 1 wins — BeastScore 85.8/100
The CMF Phone 1 is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (5,000 mAh vs 4,005 mAh) and faster charging (33W vs 30W). The iPhone 17e is worth a look if you prefer its lighter body (169 g vs 197 g).
Larger battery: 5,000 mAh vs 4,005 mAh · Smoother display: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
Lighter: 169 g vs 197 g (28 g less)
Common questions
Which is better: CMF Phone 1 or iPhone 17e?
The CMF Phone 1 is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (5,000 mAh vs 4,005 mAh) and faster charging (33W vs 30W). The iPhone 17e is worth a look if you prefer its lighter body (169 g vs 197 g). BeastScore: CMF Phone 1 85.8/100, iPhone 17e 74.9/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between CMF Phone 1 and iPhone 17e?
CMF Phone 1 has a 6.67-inch display and 5000 mAh battery. iPhone 17e has a 6.1-inch display and 4005 mAh battery.
How do CMF Phone 1 and iPhone 17e compare for speed?
CMF Phone 1 scores 80/100 for performance; iPhone 17e scores 80/100.
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