Fairphone 5 vs Realme C100x
Comparing the Fairphone 5 (2023) and the Realme C100x (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme C100x leads — 31/100 vs 25/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Realme C100x has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4200).
Fairphone 5
Realme C100x
- Better camera (48/100 vs 24/100)
- Better value for money (57/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4200 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 35/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Realme C100x, the Realme C100x scores 6 points higher (31/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 leads (48/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C100x leads (52/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Realme C100x significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 notably outperforms the Realme C100x (48/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C100x significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (52/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Realme C100x notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (50/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 5 and the Realme C100x are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Realme C100x | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | — | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 720x1640 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 880 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 212 g | — | |
| Price | $770 | — |
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme C100x
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme C100x
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- 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 5 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 notably outperforms the Realme C100x (48/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme C100x significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (52/100 vs 19/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme C100x notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (50/100 vs 35/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 5 and the Realme C100x are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Realme C100x?
The Realme C100x edges out the Fairphone 5 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Realme C100x?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Realme C100x — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Realme C100x?
The Fairphone 5 leads on camera score (48/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Realme C100x?
The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme C100x is a better fit for everyday use.