Realme C100i vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Realme C100i (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7250, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $119 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 34/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Realme C100i has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4900); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26+ has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C100i doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably lighter (190g vs 208g).
Realme C100i
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4900 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $119 vs $999
- Longer battery life (55/100 vs 54/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 600
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 1800
- Faster charging: 45W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Lighter: 190g vs 208g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Realme C100i vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 36 points higher (70/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (40/100 vs 10/100). Value score: Realme C100i — 50/100, Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 52/100; 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 S26+ significantly outperforms the Realme C100i (91/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Realme C100i (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Realme C100i (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C100i and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Realme C100i (72/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Realme C100i | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T7250 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3161830 | |
| Geekbench Single | 600 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1800 | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1570 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.5×78.2×8.4 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $119 | $999 |
Realme C100i
- Main: 8MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Realme C100i
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme C100i
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Launch price difference: $880. Realme C100i was $880 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Realme C100i (91/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Realme C100i (89/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Realme C100i (40/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme C100i and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Realme C100i (72/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Realme C100i or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Realme C100i by 36 points (70/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Realme C100i and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Realme C100i has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme C100i or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on camera score (40/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme C100i or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Realme C100i over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Realme C100i is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.