Realme C100i vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Realme C100i (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7250, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $119 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 72/100 vs 34/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Realme C100i has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C100i doesn't.
Realme C100i
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 208g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $119 vs $1999
- Longer battery life (55/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 44/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 600
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1800
- Faster charging: 45W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Realme C100i vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 38 points higher (72/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (98/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (50/100 vs 10/100). Value score: Realme C100i — 50/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 48/100; 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 Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Realme C100i (98/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Realme C100i (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Realme C100i (50/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C100i and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme C100i is a bit better (50/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Realme C100i | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T7250 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 600 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1800 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1570 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 166.5×78.2×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 208 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $119 | $1999 |
Realme C100i
- Main: 8MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Realme C100i
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme C100i
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Launch price difference: $1880. Realme C100i was $1880 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Realme C100i (98/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Realme C100i (79/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Realme C100i (50/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme C100i and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme C100i is a bit better (50/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Realme C100i or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Realme C100i by 38 points (72/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Realme C100i and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Realme C100i has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme C100i or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme C100i or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Realme C100i over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Realme C100i is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.