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 — 54/100 vs 45/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Realme C100 5G has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Samsung Galaxy A37 is faster in AnTuTu (1,021,736 vs 528,398); the Samsung Galaxy A37 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C100 5G doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A37 is noticeably lighter (196g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme C100 5G
Samsung Galaxy A37
What makes Realme C100 5G better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $210 vs $250
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A37 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1021736 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 1137 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3437 vs 1980
- Lighter: 196g vs 224g
- Higher performance (60/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (34/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme C100 5G vs the Samsung Galaxy A37, the Samsung Galaxy A37 scores 9 points higher (54/100 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 — 48/100, Samsung Galaxy A37 — 58/100; 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 Samsung Galaxy A37 notably outperforms the Realme C100 5G (60/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 is a bit better (79/100 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 (68/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme C100 5G | Samsung Galaxy A37 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 6300 | Samsung Exynos 1480 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 1021736 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 1137 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 3437 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1570 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / realme UI 7.0 | Android 16, One UI 8.5 | |
| 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 | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $210 | $250 |
Camera comparison
Realme C100 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy A37
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Realme C100 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A37
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme C100 5G
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A37
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme C100 5G and Samsung Galaxy A37, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A37 leads Realme C100 5G by 48.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $40. Realme C100 5G was $40 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
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 is a bit better (79/100 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 (68/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme C100 5G or the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Samsung Galaxy A37 edges out the Realme C100 5G by just 9 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 — 54/100.
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 Samsung Galaxy A37 is a better fit for active users.