Realme C100 5G vs Redmi Turbo 5 Max
The Realme C100 5G (2026) runs on the Dimensity 6300, while the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s; launch prices were $210 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 71/100 vs 45/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 7000); the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,728,128 vs 524,785); the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C100 5G doesn't.
Realme C100 5G
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $210 vs $300
- Overall rating 45/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 2728128 vs 524785
- Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Lighter: 219g vs 224g
- Higher performance (88/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (45/100 vs 36/100)
Comparing the Realme C100 5G vs the Redmi Turbo 5 Max, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 26 points higher (71/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (88/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Realme C100 5G — 50/100, Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 84/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Realme C100 5G (88/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Realme C100 5G (84/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Realme C100 5G (80/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (45/100 vs 36/100).
| Specification | Realme C100 5G | Redmi Turbo 5 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | |
| AnTuTu | 524785 | 2728128 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 2680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 8358 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1570 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 / realme UI 7.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 900 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.8×78.2×8.9 mm | 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 224 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $210 | $300 |
Realme C100 5G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Realme C100 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme C100 5G
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme C100 5G and Redmi Turbo 5 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Realme C100 5G by 80.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $90. Realme C100 5G was $90 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Realme C100 5G (88/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Realme C100 5G (84/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Realme C100 5G (80/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (45/100 vs 36/100).
Which is better: the Realme C100 5G or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Realme C100 5G by 26 points (71/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Realme C100 5G and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Realme C100 5G has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme C100 5G or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme C100 5G or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Realme C100 5G over the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Realme C100 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.