Realme C100 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S23
The Realme C100 5G (2026) runs on the Dimensity 6300, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $210 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads — 66/100 vs 45/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Realme C100 5G has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3900); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is faster in AnTuTu (1,660,456 vs 524,785); the Samsung Galaxy S23 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C100 5G doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 224g).
Realme C100 5G
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $210 vs $799
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 29/100)
- Better value for money (50/100 vs 44/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1660456 vs 524785
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 1980
- Lighter: 168g vs 224g
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 36/100)
Comparing the Realme C100 5G vs the Samsung Galaxy S23, the Samsung Galaxy S23 scores 21 points higher (66/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads (67/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C100 5G leads (60/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Realme C100 5G (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Realme C100 5G (82/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Realme C100 5G (67/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C100 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (60/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Realme C100 5G (83/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme C100 5G is a bit better (50/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Realme C100 5G | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 524785 | 1660456 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.1" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1570 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 133 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / realme UI 7.0 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 900 nits | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.8×78.2×8.9 mm | 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 224 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $210 | $799 |
Realme C100 5G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Realme C100 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 6.1" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme C100 5G
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Realme C100 5G and Samsung Galaxy S23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S23 leads Realme C100 5G by 68.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $589. Realme C100 5G was $589 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Realme C100 5G (75/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Realme C100 5G (82/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Realme C100 5G (67/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme C100 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (60/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Realme C100 5G (83/100 vs 36/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Realme C100 5G is a bit better (50/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Realme C100 5G or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Realme C100 5G by 21 points (66/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Realme C100 5G and the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Realme C100 5G has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme C100 5G or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on camera score (67/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme C100 5G or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on performance (75/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Realme C100 5G over the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Realme C100 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a better fit for active users.