Fairphone 4 vs Realme C100x
Comparing the Fairphone 4 (2021) and the Realme C100x (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme C100x leads — 31/100 vs 19/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Realme C100x has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3905); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP.
Fairphone 4
Realme C100x
- Better camera (49/100 vs 24/100)
- Better value for money (79/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3905 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 9/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 18/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 4 vs the Realme C100x, the Realme C100x scores 12 points higher (31/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 4 leads (49/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C100x leads (52/100 vs 9/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 leads (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Realme C100x significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 4 notably outperforms the Realme C100x (49/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C100x significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (52/100 vs 9/100). In the "design" category, the Realme C100x significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (50/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 notably outperforms the Realme C100x (79/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 4 | Realme C100x | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 750G | — | |
| AnTuTu | 517683 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 601 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1882 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 720x1640 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3905 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×75.5×10.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 225 g | — | |
| Price | $449 | — |
Fairphone 4
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 25MP
Realme C100x
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Fairphone 4
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme C100x
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 4
- 3905 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Realme C100x
- 7500 mAh
- No wireless charging
Realme C100x
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Realme C100x significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 4 notably outperforms the Realme C100x (49/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme C100x significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (52/100 vs 9/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme C100x significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (50/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 notably outperforms the Realme C100x (79/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 4 or the Realme C100x?
The Realme C100x is noticeably better than the Fairphone 4 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 4 and the Realme C100x?
The Fairphone 4 has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Realme C100x — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 4 or the Realme C100x?
The Fairphone 4 leads on camera score (49/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 4 over the Realme C100x?
The Fairphone 4 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Realme C100x is a better fit for everyday use.