Realme C100 5G vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
The Realme C100 5G (2026) runs on the Dimensity 6300, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $210 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads — 75/100 vs 45/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Realme C100 5G has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,065,623 vs 528,398); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C100 5G doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is thinner (4.2mm vs 8.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme C100 5G
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
What makes Realme C100 5G better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $210 vs $1999
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3065623 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 2910 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9174 vs 1980
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 215g vs 224g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (76/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (78/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme C100 5G vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 scores 30 points higher (75/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (76/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C100 5G leads (60/100 vs 39/100). Value score: Realme C100 5G — 48/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 — 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 Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Realme C100 5G (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a bit better (78/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Realme C100 5G (76/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C100 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (60/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Realme C100 5G (66/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme C100 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 3065623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 2910 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 9174 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1570 | 2184x1968 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 145 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 / realme UI 7.0 | Android 16 / One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 900 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 166.8×78.2×8.9 mm | 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm | |
| Weight | 224 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $210 | $1999 |
Camera comparison
Realme C100 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Realme C100 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2184x1968
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme C100 5G
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme C100 5G and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads Realme C100 5G by 82.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1789. Realme C100 5G was $1789 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Realme C100 5G (91/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a bit better (78/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Realme C100 5G (76/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme C100 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (60/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Realme C100 5G (66/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme C100 5G or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Realme C100 5G by 30 points (75/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Realme C100 5G and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Realme C100 5G has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme C100 5G or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on camera score (76/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme C100 5G or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on performance (91/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Realme C100 5G over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.