Realme C100 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A37
The Realme C100 5G (2026) runs on the Dimensity 6300, while the Samsung Galaxy A37 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1480; launch prices were $210 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A37 leads — 53/100 vs 45/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Realme C100 5G has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Samsung Galaxy A37 is faster in AnTuTu (1,031,048 vs 524,785); the Samsung Galaxy A37 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C100 5G doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A37 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 224g).
Realme C100 5G
Samsung Galaxy A37
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $210 vs $250
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1031048 vs 524785
- Better Geekbench Single: 1140 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3346 vs 1980
- Lighter: 180g vs 224g
- Higher performance (60/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (34/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (68/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 36/100)
Comparing the Realme C100 5G vs the Samsung Galaxy A37, the Samsung Galaxy A37 scores 8 points higher (53/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 leads (60/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C100 5G leads (60/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Realme C100 5G — 50/100, Samsung Galaxy A37 — 58/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 notably outperforms the Realme C100 5G (60/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 and the Realme C100 5G are nearly equal (68/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 and the Realme C100 5G are nearly equal (34/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C100 5G is a bit better (60/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 significantly outperforms the Realme C100 5G (78/100 vs 36/100).
| Specification | Realme C100 5G | Samsung Galaxy A37 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 6300 | Samsung Exynos 1480 | |
| AnTuTu | 524785 | 1031048 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 1140 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 3346 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.5" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1570 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / realme UI 7.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 900 nits | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.8×78.2×8.9 mm | 162.9×78.2×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 224 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | $210 | $250 |
Realme C100 5G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy A37
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Realme C100 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A37
- 6.5" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme C100 5G
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A37
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme C100 5G and Samsung Galaxy A37, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A37 leads Realme C100 5G by 49.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $40. Realme C100 5G was $40 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 notably outperforms the Realme C100 5G (60/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 and the Realme C100 5G are nearly equal (68/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 and the Realme C100 5G are nearly equal (34/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme C100 5G is a bit better (60/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 significantly outperforms the Realme C100 5G (78/100 vs 36/100).
Which is better: the Realme C100 5G or the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Samsung Galaxy A37 edges out the Realme C100 5G by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme C100 5G and the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Realme C100 5G has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Samsung Galaxy A37 — 53/100.
Which is more powerful: the Realme C100 5G or the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Samsung Galaxy A37 leads on performance (60/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Realme C100 5G over the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Realme C100 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A37 is a better fit for active users.