Realme C100 4G vs Samsung Galaxy A30
The Realme C100 4G (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G92 Max, while the Samsung Galaxy A30 (2019) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7904. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme C100 4G leads — 30/100 vs 12/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Realme C100 4G has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Realme C100 4G has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A30 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A30 is noticeably lighter (165g vs 219g).
Realme C100 4G
Samsung Galaxy A30
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Better camera (24/100 vs 5/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 165g vs 219g
- Better design/ergonomics (93/100 vs 26/100)
- Better value for money (95/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Realme C100 4G vs the Samsung Galaxy A30, the Realme C100 4G scores 18 points higher (30/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme C100 4G leads (24/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C100 4G leads (54/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A30 leads (95/100 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 Samsung Galaxy A30 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme C100 4G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (24/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C100 4G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (54/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A30 significantly outperforms the Realme C100 4G (93/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A30 significantly outperforms the Realme C100 4G (95/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Realme C100 4G | Samsung Galaxy A30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G92 Max | Samsung Exynos 7904 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 241600 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 330 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 975 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1570 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16, Realme UI 7.0 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 166.5×78.2×8.6 mm | 158.5×74.7×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 165 g | |
| Price | — | $220 |
Realme C100 4G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A30
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme C100 4G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A30
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme C100 4G
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A30
- 4000 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 Samsung Galaxy A30 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme C100 4G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (24/100 vs 5/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme C100 4G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (54/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A30 significantly outperforms the Realme C100 4G (93/100 vs 26/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A30 significantly outperforms the Realme C100 4G (95/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Realme C100 4G or the Samsung Galaxy A30?
The Realme C100 4G is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A30 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Realme C100 4G and the Samsung Galaxy A30?
The Realme C100 4G has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Samsung Galaxy A30 — 12/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme C100 4G or the Samsung Galaxy A30?
The Realme C100 4G leads on camera score (24/100 vs 5/100).
Should you choose the Realme C100 4G over the Samsung Galaxy A30?
The Realme C100 4G is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A30 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.