Realme C83 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A17
The Realme C83 5G (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99; launch prices were $130 and $147. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme C83 5G leads — 47/100 vs 45/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Realme C83 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Samsung Galaxy A17 is faster in AnTuTu (552,286 vs 550,018).
Realme C83 5G
Samsung Galaxy A17
- Better Geekbench Single: 803 vs 727
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $130 vs $147
- Higher performance (44/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 44/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 552286 vs 550018
- Faster charging: 25W vs 15W
- Lighter: 190g vs 198g
- Better camera (33/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 61/100)
Comparing the Realme C83 5G vs the Samsung Galaxy A17, the Realme C83 5G scores 2 points higher (47/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C83 5G leads (60/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Realme C83 5G — 74/100, Samsung Galaxy A17 — 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 C83 5G and the Samsung Galaxy A17 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Realme C83 5G are nearly equal (67/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Realme C83 5G are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C83 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (60/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 is a bit better (70/100 vs 61/100).
| Specification | Realme C83 5G | Samsung Galaxy A17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 550018 | 552286 | |
| Geekbench Single | 803 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 800 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $130 | $147 |
Realme C83 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Realme C83 5G
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme C83 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme C83 5G and Samsung Galaxy A17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A17 leads Realme C83 5G by 0.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $17. Realme C83 5G was $17 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme C83 5G and the Samsung Galaxy A17 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Realme C83 5G are nearly equal (67/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Realme C83 5G are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme C83 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (60/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 is a bit better (70/100 vs 61/100).
Which is better: the Realme C83 5G or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Realme C83 5G edges out the Samsung Galaxy A17 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme C83 5G and the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Realme C83 5G has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 — 45/100.
Should you choose the Realme C83 5G over the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Realme C83 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A17 is a better fit for everyday use.