Realme C100 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Realme C100 5G (2026) runs on the Dimensity 6300, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $210 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 45/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Realme C100 5G has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4900); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 524,785); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C100 5G doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably lighter (190g vs 224g).
Realme C100 5G
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4900 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $210 vs $999
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 54/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 524785
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 1980
- Lighter: 190g vs 224g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 36/100)
- Higher value score: 52/100 vs 50/100
Comparing the Realme C100 5G vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 25 points higher (70/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Realme C100 5G (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Realme C100 5G (89/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C100 5G is a bit better (60/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Realme C100 5G (72/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Realme C100 5G are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Realme C100 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 6300 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 524785 | 3161830 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1570 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| 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 | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / realme UI 7.0 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 900 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.8×78.2×8.9 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 224 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $210 | $999 |
Realme C100 5G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Realme C100 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme C100 5G
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Realme C100 5G and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Realme C100 5G by 83.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $789. Realme C100 5G was $789 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Realme C100 5G (91/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Realme C100 5G (89/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme C100 5G is a bit better (60/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Realme C100 5G (72/100 vs 36/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Realme C100 5G are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Realme C100 5G or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Realme C100 5G by 25 points (70/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Realme C100 5G and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Realme C100 5G has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme C100 5G or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on camera score (40/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme C100 5G or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Realme C100 5G over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Realme C100 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.