Fairphone 5 vs Realme C100 4G
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the Realme C100 4G (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G92 Max. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme C100 4G leads — 30/100 vs 25/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Realme C100 4G has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4200); the Realme C100 4G is thinner (8.6mm vs 9.6mm).
Fairphone 5
Realme C100 4G
- Faster charging: 30W vs 15W
- Lighter: 212g vs 219g
- Better camera (48/100 vs 24/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (35/100 vs 26/100)
- Better value for money (57/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4200 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Realme C100 4G, the Realme C100 4G scores 5 points higher (30/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 leads (48/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C100 4G leads (54/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Realme C100 4G significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 notably outperforms the Realme C100 4G (48/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C100 4G significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (54/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Fairphone 5 is a bit better (35/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 5 and the Realme C100 4G are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Realme C100 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | MediaTek Helio G92 Max | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 720x1570 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades | Android 16, Realme UI 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 880 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | 166.5×78.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 219 g | |
| Price | $770 | — |
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme C100 4G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme C100 4G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Realme C100 4G
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Realme C100 4G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Realme C100 4G significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 notably outperforms the Realme C100 4G (48/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme C100 4G significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (54/100 vs 19/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Fairphone 5 is a bit better (35/100 vs 26/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 5 and the Realme C100 4G are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Realme C100 4G?
The Realme C100 4G edges out the Fairphone 5 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Realme C100 4G?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Realme C100 4G — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Realme C100 4G?
The Fairphone 5 leads on camera score (48/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Realme C100 4G?
The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme C100 4G is a better fit for everyday use.