Realme C100i
- Status: Available
- OS: Android 16
- Display: 6.8" 720x1570 pixels
- Camera: 8MP 1080p
- RAM: 4/6GB RAM Unisoc T7250
- Battery: 7000mAh 15W
The Realme C100i is a budget-friendly smartphone that focuses on durability, long battery life, and a large display. Moreover, it targets users who want a reliable device for everyday tasks without spending much.
Design and Build Quality
Realme designs this phone with a glass front, plastic frame, and plastic back, ensuring a practical and sturdy build.
Additionally, it comes with IP64 dust and water resistance, which protects against splashes. It also offers drop resistance up to 2 meters and MIL-STD-810H compliance, adding extra durability.
Despite its large size, the phone maintains a modern look and is available in Dawn Purple and Dusk Gray.
Display Performance
The device features a 6.8-inch IPS LCD display, which provides a large viewing area for entertainment and browsing.
More importantly, it supports a 120Hz refresh rate, making scrolling and animations smoother. However, the 720 x 1570 resolution (~254 ppi) is best suited for basic content consumption.
Performance and Software
The Realme C100i runs on Android 16, offering a clean and updated user experience.
Meanwhile, the Unisoc T7250 chipset powers the device, making it suitable for daily activities like messaging, browsing, and light apps. As a result, it performs well for basic usage but is not intended for heavy gaming.
It offers up to 6GB RAM and 128GB storage, and importantly, it includes a microSD card slot for storage expansion. However, it uses eMMC 5.1, which is slower than newer storage standards.
Camera Capabilities
The smartphone includes a simple camera setup:
- 8MP main camera, suitable for basic photography
- LED flash, HDR, and panorama features
It supports 1080p video recording, which is adequate for casual use.
On the front, the 5MP selfie camera works for video calls and simple selfies, with 720p video recording.
Audio and Connectivity
The device includes a loudspeaker and retains the 3.5mm headphone jack, which many users still prefer.
Additionally, it supports Bluetooth 5.2 and dual-band Wi-Fi, ensuring stable connectivity. It also includes USB Type-C with OTG support for added convenience.
Battery and Charging
One of the biggest highlights is the 7000mAh battery, which delivers excellent battery life.
As a result, users can easily get two days of usage on moderate use. In addition, it supports 15W wired charging, along with reverse wired charging, allowing it to charge other devices.
Security and Features
The Realme C100i includes a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, which provides quick and secure unlocking.
Additionally, it features essential sensors like accelerometer, gyro, proximity, and compass, ensuring smooth daily operation.
Final Verdict
The Realme C100i stands out as a battery-focused budget smartphone with durable design.
Specifications
Prices
| European Euro | € 110 |
Launch
| Announced | 2026, April 30 |
| Status | Available. Released 2026, May 07 |
Network
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE |
Body
| Dimensions | 166.5 x 78.2 x 8.4 mm (6.56 x 3.08 x 0.33 in) |
| Weight | 208 g (7.34 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back |
| SIM |
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes) Drop resistant up to 2m MIL-STD-810H compliant* * does not guarantee ruggedness or use in extreme conditions |
Display
| Type | IPS LCD, 120Hz |
| Size | 6.8 inches, 113.0 cm2 (~86.8% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1570 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~254 ppi density) |
| Protection | Panda MN228 or Corning Gorilla Glass |
Platform
| OS | Android 16 |
| Chipset | Unisoc T7250 (12 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MP1 |
Memory
| Card slot | microSDXC |
| Internal |
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM eMMC 5.1 |
Main Camera
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), AF |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.2, (wide) |
| Video | 720p@30fps |
Sound
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
Comms
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS |
| NFC | No |
| Radio | Unspecified |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
Features
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Battery
| Type | Si/C Li-Ion 7000 mAh |
| Charging |
15W wired, PD, QC Reverse wired |
Others
| Colors | Dawn Purple, Dusk Gray |
| Models | RMX5377 |
Disclaimer:
The price and specs shown may be different from actual. Please confirm on the retailer website before purchasing.
