CMF Phone 2 Pro vs iQOO Z9 – Price, Specs & Features

Q: Which phone has better performance, the CMF Phone 2 Pro or the iQOO Z9?

In this performance comparison, the iQOO Z9 with its Dimensity 7200 (4nm) performs better than the CMF Phone 2 Pro with the Dimensity 7300 (4nm), thanks to superior chipset efficiency.

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CMF Phone 2 Pro

Dimensity 7300
4 nm
5000 mAh
33W
6.77"
1080 x 2392 pixels
50 MP
4K@30fps
Specs

iQOO Z9

Dimensity 7200
4 nm
5000 mAh
44W
6.67"
1080x2400 pixels
50 MP
4K@30fps
Specs

iQOO Z9

General

Launch Date

April 28, 2025

March 12, 2024

Availability

Available Now

Android 15

Android 14

Custom UI

Nothing OS 3.2

Funtouch 14

OS Updates

3 Years

2 Years

Security Updates

6 Years

3 Years

Body

Dimensions

164 x 78 x 7.8 mm

163.2 x 75.8 x 7.8 mm

Thickness

7.8 mm

Weight

185 g

188 g

Build Details

Plastic Frame, Plastic Back

Plastic Back, Plastic Frame

IP Rating

IP54 (dust protected and water resistant (water splashes), Manufacturer-rated water-resistant (up to 25cm for 20 min))

IP54

Display

Size

6.77 inches

6.67 inches

Type

AMOLED, 1B colors, HDR10+, Always-on displayUltra HDR image support

AMOLED, HDR10, Always-on display

Refresh Rate

120 Hz

Peak Brightness

3000 nits

1800 nits

Resolution

1080 x 2392 pixels

1080x2400 pixels

Pixel Density

388 ppi

395 ppi

Aspect Ratio

20:9

Screen to Body Ratio

86.7 %

86.8 %

Performance

Chipset¹

Mediatek Dimensity 7300

Mediatek Dimensity 7200

Process Size

4 nm

CPU

Octa-core
4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78
4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55

Octa-core
2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715
6x Cortex-A510

GPU

Mali-G615 MC2

Mali-G610 MC4

RAM & Storage

8GB 128GB (UFS 2.2)
8GB 256GB (UFS 2.2)

RAM Type

LPDDR4X

Expandable Memory

Yes

Camera

Main Camera

50 MP
f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, Samsung GN9, dual pixel PDAF

50 MP
f/1.9, 50mm (telephoto), 1/2.88", OmniVision OV50D, PDAF, 2x optical zoom

8 MP
f/2.2, 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm, GalaxyCore GC08A8

50 MP
f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS

2 MP
f/2.4, (depth)

OIS

Yes

Features

LED flash, panorama, HDR

LED flash, panorama, HDR, Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus

Video Recording

4K@30fps
1080p@30/60/120fps

4K@30fps
1080p@30/60fps

Video Recording Features

Dual Video Recording, gyro-EIS, HDR

Selfie Camera

16 MP
f/2.0, 22mm (wide), 1/3.0", GalaxyCore GC16B3C

16 MP
f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.0", 1.0µm

Selfie Video Recording

1080p@30fps

Connectivity

SIM

Dual SIM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano (Hybrid)

Dual SIM, GSM+GSM, Dual VoLTE
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano (Hybrid)

SIM 1

16 5G Bands

FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N28
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N66, N71, N77, N78

8 5G Bands

FDD: N1, N3, N5, N8, N28
TDD: N40, N77, N78

SIM 2

16 5G Bands

FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N28
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N66, N71, N77, N78

8 5G Bands

FDD: N1, N3, N5, N8, N28
TDD: N40, N77, N78

VoLTE

Yes

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6

Wi-Fi Details

802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 5GHz, MIMO

802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 5GHz 6GHz

Wi-Fi Features

Wi-Fi Direct

Mobile Hotspot

USB

USB Type-C

USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

Bluetooth

5.3

NFC

GPS

Yes with A-GPS, Glonass

Infrared

Yes

UWB (Ultra Wideband)

Battery

Capacity

5000 mAh

Type

Li-ion

Removable

Wired charging

33W

44W

Charging Speed

50% in 20 mins

50% in 30 min

Wireless Charging

Reverse Wireless Charging

Charger in the Box

Yes

Sound

Stereo Speakers

Yes

3.5mm Headphone Jack

FM Radio

Extra Features

Sensors

Under-display optical fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass

Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Colors and Pricing

Colors

White, Black, Orange, Light Green

Brushed Green, Graphene Blue

Price in India

₹18349

₹20499

FAQs

Which phone has better performance?

In this performance comparison, the iQOO Z9 with its Mediatek Dimensity 7200 (4nm) performs better than the CMF Phone 2 Pro with the Mediatek Dimensity 7300 (4nm), thanks to superior chipset efficiency.

Which phone offers longer software support?

CMF Phone 2 Pro offers 3 years of OS updates, whereas iQOO Z9 provides 2 years. For security updates, CMF Phone 2 Pro offers 6 years of support compared to iQOO Z9's 3 years.

Which phone has a better display?

Both CMF Phone 2 Pro and iQOO Z9 feature AMOLED displays, offering vibrant colors and deeper blacks. Both smartphones offer the same 120 Hz refresh rate. CMF Phone 2 Pro also boasts a brighter screen with 3000 nits of peak brightness, enhancing outdoor visibility. Both phones have the same screen resolution.

Which phone has a bigger battery and faster charging?

Both phones are equipped with the same 5000 mAh battery capacity. iQOO Z9 also supports faster wired charging at 44W, compared to 33W on CMF Phone 2 Pro.

Which phone has better water and dust resistance?

Both phones feature the same IP54 rating for water and dust resistance.

Can I buy these phones on Amazon?

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¹ Scores can vary even with the same chipset due to RAM, thermals, and software optimization.