Realme C100i (India) vs Redmi K100
The Realme C100i (India) (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7250, while the Redmi K100 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 leads — 73/100 vs 34/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K100 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C100i (India) doesn't; the Realme C100i (India) is noticeably lighter (210g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme C100i (India)
Redmi K100
What makes Realme C100i (India) better?
- Lighter: 210g vs 234g
- Better portability (45/100 vs 25/100)
What makes Redmi K100 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 600
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1800
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme C100i (India) vs the Redmi K100, the Redmi K100 scores 39 points higher (73/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 leads (92/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 leads (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 leads (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Realme C100i (India) (92/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Realme C100i (India) (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 notably outperforms the Realme C100i (India) (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 notably outperforms the Realme C100i (India) (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme C100i (India) notably outperforms the Redmi K100 (45/100 vs 25/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme C100i (India) | Redmi K100 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T7250 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3298726 | |
| Geekbench Single | 600 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1800 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1570 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 10000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 900 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.5×78.2×8.7 mm | — | |
| Weight | 210 g | 234 g | |
| Launch price | $105 | — |
Camera comparison
Realme C100i (India)
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Redmi K100
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Realme C100i (India)
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K100
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme C100i (India)
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K100
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K100
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Realme C100i (India) (92/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Realme C100i (India) (94/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 notably outperforms the Realme C100i (India) (37/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 notably outperforms the Realme C100i (India) (80/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme C100i (India) notably outperforms the Redmi K100 (45/100 vs 25/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme C100i (India) or the Redmi K100?
The Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Realme C100i (India) by 39 points (73/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Realme C100i (India) and the Redmi K100?
The Realme C100i (India) has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Redmi K100 — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme C100i (India) or the Redmi K100?
The Redmi K100 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme C100i (India) or the Redmi K100?
The Redmi K100 leads on performance (92/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Realme C100i (India) over the Redmi K100?
The Redmi K100 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.