Realme C100 4G vs Redmi A1
The Realme C100 4G (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G92 Max, while the Redmi A1 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme C100 4G leads — 30/100 vs 13/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Realme C100 4G has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Realme C100 4G has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi A1 doesn't; the Redmi A1 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 219g).
Realme C100 4G
Redmi A1
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 192g vs 219g
- Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 26/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Realme C100 4G vs the Redmi A1, the Realme C100 4G scores 17 points higher (30/100 vs 13/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme C100 4G leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C100 4G leads (54/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A1 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Realme C100 4G significantly outperforms the Redmi A1 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme C100 4G notably outperforms the Redmi A1 (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C100 4G notably outperforms the Redmi A1 (54/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi A1 significantly outperforms the Realme C100 4G (60/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A1 significantly outperforms the Realme C100 4G (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Realme C100 4G | Redmi A1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G92 Max | MediaTek Helio A22 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 155362 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 486 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1570 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16, Realme UI 7.0 | Android 12 (Go edition), MIUI 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 166.5×78.2×8.6 mm | 164.9×76.8×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 192 g | |
| Price | — | $100 |
Realme C100 4G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi A1
- Main: 8MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Realme C100 4G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi A1
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Realme C100 4G
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Redmi A1
- 5000 mAh
- 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 Redmi A1 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme C100 4G notably outperforms the Redmi A1 (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme C100 4G notably outperforms the Redmi A1 (54/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi A1 significantly outperforms the Realme C100 4G (60/100 vs 26/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A1 significantly outperforms the Realme C100 4G (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Realme C100 4G or the Redmi A1?
The Realme C100 4G is noticeably better than the Redmi A1 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Realme C100 4G and the Redmi A1?
The Realme C100 4G has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Redmi A1 — 13/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme C100 4G or the Redmi A1?
The Realme C100 4G leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Realme C100 4G over the Redmi A1?
The Realme C100 4G is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi A1 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.