Realme C100 5G vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
The Realme C100 5G (2026) runs on the Dimensity 6300, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $210 and $2199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads — 79/100 vs 45/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Realme C100 5G has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 524,785); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C100 5G doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is thinner (4.1mm vs 8.9mm).
Realme C100 5G
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $210 vs $2199
- Overall rating 45/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 524785
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1980
- Faster charging: 60W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 215g vs 224g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (78/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 36/100)
- Better value for money (62/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Realme C100 5G vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra scores 34 points higher (79/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (67/100 vs 30/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (62/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme C100 5G (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme C100 5G (67/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and the Realme C100 5G are nearly equal (61/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme C100 5G (66/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Realme C100 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 6300 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 524785 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1570 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 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 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 900 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 166.8×78.2×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 224 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $210 | $2199 |
Realme C100 5G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Realme C100 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme C100 5G
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
We compared Realme C100 5G and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads Realme C100 5G by 86.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1989. Realme C100 5G was $1989 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme C100 5G (98/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme C100 5G (67/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and the Realme C100 5G are nearly equal (61/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme C100 5G (66/100 vs 36/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Realme C100 5G or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme C100 5G by 34 points (79/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Realme C100 5G and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Realme C100 5G has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme C100 5G or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on camera score (67/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme C100 5G or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Realme C100 5G over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Realme C100 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.