Realme C100 4G vs Vivo Y500i
The Realme C100 4G (2026) runs on the Helio G92 Max, while the Vivo Y500i (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2; launch prices were $269 and $180. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y500i leads — 45/100 vs 38/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Realme C100 4G has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7200); the Vivo Y500i is faster in AnTuTu (568,395 vs 365,001).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme C100 4G
Vivo Y500i
What makes Realme C100 4G better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7200 mAh
- Overall rating 38/100
What makes Vivo Y500i better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 568395 vs 365001
- Better Geekbench Single: 915 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2115 vs 1375
- Faster charging: 44W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $269
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 58/100)
- Better portability (43/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme C100 4G vs the Vivo Y500i, the Vivo Y500i scores 7 points higher (45/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500i leads (46/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Realme C100 4G — 22/100, Vivo Y500i — 56/100; 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 Vivo Y500i notably outperforms the Realme C100 4G (46/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500i and the Realme C100 4G are nearly equal (60/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500i and the Realme C100 4G are nearly equal (43/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme C100 4G | Vivo Y500i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Helio G92 Max | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 365001 | 568395 | |
| Geekbench Single | 430 | 915 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1375 | 2115 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1570 | 720x1570 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 7200 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / realme UI 7.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.5×78.2×8.6 mm | 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $269 | $180 |
Camera comparison
Realme C100 4G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo Y500i
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Realme C100 4G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500i
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme C100 4G
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500i
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme C100 4G and Vivo Y500i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo Y500i leads Realme C100 4G by 35.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $89. Vivo Y500i was $89 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500i notably outperforms the Realme C100 4G (46/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500i and the Realme C100 4G are nearly equal (60/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500i and the Realme C100 4G are nearly equal (43/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme C100 4G or the Vivo Y500i?
The Vivo Y500i edges out the Realme C100 4G by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme C100 4G and the Vivo Y500i?
The Realme C100 4G has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Vivo Y500i — 45/100.
Which is more powerful: the Realme C100 4G or the Vivo Y500i?
The Vivo Y500i leads on performance (46/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Realme C100 4G over the Vivo Y500i?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Vivo Y500i (46/100 vs 29/100).