Realme C100x vs Redmi A1
Comparing the Realme C100x (2026) and the Redmi A1 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme C100x leads — 31/100 vs 13/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Realme C100x has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Realme C100x has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi A1 doesn't.
Realme C100x
Redmi A1
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Realme C100x vs the Redmi A1, the Realme C100x scores 18 points higher (31/100 vs 13/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme C100x leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C100x leads (52/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A1 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Realme C100x significantly outperforms the Redmi A1 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme C100x notably outperforms the Redmi A1 (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C100x notably outperforms the Redmi A1 (52/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi A1 is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A1 significantly outperforms the Realme C100x (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Realme C100x | Redmi A1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | MediaTek Helio A22 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 155362 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 486 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 (Go edition), MIUI 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.9×76.8×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | — | 192 g | |
| Price | — | $100 |
Realme C100x
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Redmi A1
- Main: 8MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Realme C100x
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi A1
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Realme C100x
- 7500 mAh
- No wireless charging
Redmi A1
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Realme C100x
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Realme C100x significantly outperforms the Redmi A1 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme C100x notably outperforms the Redmi A1 (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme C100x notably outperforms the Redmi A1 (52/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi A1 is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A1 significantly outperforms the Realme C100x (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Realme C100x or the Redmi A1?
The Realme C100x is noticeably better than the Redmi A1 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Realme C100x and the Redmi A1?
The Realme C100x has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Redmi A1 — 13/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme C100x or the Redmi A1?
The Realme C100x leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Realme C100x over the Redmi A1?
The Realme C100x is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi A1 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.