Realme C100 4G vs Samsung Galaxy M17
The Realme C100 4G (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G92 Max, while the Samsung Galaxy M17 (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme C100 4G leads — 30/100 vs 26/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Realme C100 4G has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the Samsung Galaxy M17 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 219g).
Realme C100 4G
Samsung Galaxy M17
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Faster charging: 25W vs 15W
- Lighter: 192g vs 219g
- Better camera (28/100 vs 24/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 26/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Realme C100 4G vs the Samsung Galaxy M17, the Realme C100 4G scores 4 points higher (30/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C100 4G leads (54/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 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 Samsung Galaxy M17 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the Realme C100 4G are nearly equal (28/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C100 4G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (54/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 significantly outperforms the Realme C100 4G (60/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 significantly outperforms the Realme C100 4G (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Realme C100 4G | Samsung Galaxy M17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G92 Max | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 607137 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 952 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1963 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1570 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, Realme UI 7.0 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 166.5×78.2×8.6 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 192 g | |
| Price | — | $130 |
Realme C100 4G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy M17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Realme C100 4G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme C100 4G
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- 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 M17 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the Realme C100 4G are nearly equal (28/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme C100 4G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (54/100 vs 37/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 significantly outperforms the Realme C100 4G (60/100 vs 26/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 significantly outperforms the Realme C100 4G (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Realme C100 4G or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Realme C100 4G edges out the Samsung Galaxy M17 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme C100 4G and the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Realme C100 4G has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Samsung Galaxy M17 — 26/100.
Should you choose the Realme C100 4G over the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Realme C100 4G is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy M17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.