Realme C100i vs Realme C73
The Realme C100i (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7250, while the Realme C73 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300; launch prices were $119 and $120. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme C73 leads — 42/100 vs 34/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Realme C100i has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 32 MP.
Realme C100i
Realme C73
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $119 vs $120
- Overall rating 34/100
- Better Geekbench Single: 771 vs 600
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1980 vs 1800
- Better main camera: 32MP vs 8MP
- Lighter: 197g vs 208g
- Higher performance (43/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (20/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Realme C100i vs the Realme C73, the Realme C73 scores 8 points higher (42/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme C73 leads (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme C73 leads (20/100 vs 10/100). Value score: Realme C100i — 50/100, Realme C73 — 66/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100. In the "camera" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (20/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Realme C100i | Realme C73 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T7250 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 524785 | |
| Geekbench Single | 600 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1800 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1570 | 720x1604 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 625 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 166.5×78.2×8.4 mm | 165.7×76.2×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $119 | $120 |
Realme C100i
- Main: 8MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Realme C73
- Main: 32MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Realme C100i
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme C73
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme C100i
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Realme C73
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless charging: no data
Launch price difference: $1. Realme C100i was $1 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (20/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Realme C100i or the Realme C73?
The Realme C73 edges out the Realme C100i by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme C100i and the Realme C73?
The Realme C100i has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Realme C73 — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme C100i or the Realme C73?
The Realme C73 leads on camera score (20/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme C100i or the Realme C73?
The Realme C73 leads on performance (43/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Realme C100i over the Realme C73?
The Realme C100i is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme C73 is a better fit for everyday use.