Realme C100i vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The Realme C100i (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7250, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $119 and $1099. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 75/100 vs 34/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Realme C100i has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 8 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C100i doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 208g).
Realme C100i
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3900 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $119 vs $1099
- Longer battery life (55/100 vs 29/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 600
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 1800
- Faster charging: 25W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 8MP
- Lighter: 163g vs 208g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Realme C100i vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 41 points higher (75/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (91/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C100i leads (55/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Realme C100i — 50/100, Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 62/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Realme C100i (91/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Realme C100i (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Realme C100i (73/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C100i notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (55/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Realme C100i (97/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Realme C100i | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T7250 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 600 | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1800 | 9490 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1570 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.5×78.2×8.4 mm | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 163 g | |
| Launch price | $119 | $1099 |
Realme C100i
- Main: 8MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Realme C100i
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme C100i
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Launch price difference: $980. Realme C100i was $980 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Realme C100i (91/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Realme C100i (89/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Realme C100i (73/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme C100i notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (55/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Realme C100i (97/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Realme C100i or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Realme C100i by 41 points (75/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Realme C100i and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Realme C100i has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme C100i or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme C100i or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (91/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Realme C100i over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Realme C100i is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.