Poco F9 Pro vs Realme C100 5G
The Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme C100 5G (2026) runs on the Dimensity 6300; launch prices were $699 and $210. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 45/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Realme C100 5G has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6330); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,426 vs 528,398); the Poco F9 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C100 5G doesn't; the Poco F9 Pro is noticeably lighter (206g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Pro
Realme C100 5G
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1980
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Lighter: 206g vs 224g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 36/100)
What makes Realme C100 5G better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6330 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $210 vs $699
- Overall rating 45/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Pro vs the Realme C100 5G, the Poco F9 Pro scores 39 points higher (84/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (95/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (74/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (84/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Poco F9 Pro — 82/100, Realme C100 5G — 48/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme C100 5G (95/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Realme C100 5G (91/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme C100 5G (74/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Realme C100 5G (84/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Pro | Realme C100 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 3228426 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1156x2510 | 720x1570 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6330 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / realme UI 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | 166.8×78.2×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $210 |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme C100 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Realme C100 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Realme C100 5G
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Pro and Realme C100 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Pro leads Realme C100 5G by 511.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $489. Realme C100 5G was $489 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme C100 5G (95/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Realme C100 5G (91/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme C100 5G (74/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Realme C100 5G (84/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Pro or the Realme C100 5G?
The Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme C100 5G by 39 points (84/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Pro and the Realme C100 5G?
The Poco F9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Realme C100 5G — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Pro or the Realme C100 5G?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F9 Pro or the Realme C100 5G?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Pro over the Realme C100 5G?
The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.