Realme C83 5G vs Samsung Galaxy M17
The Realme C83 5G (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400, while the Samsung Galaxy M17 (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330; launch prices were $130 and $130. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy M17 leads — 48/100 vs 47/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Realme C83 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Samsung Galaxy M17 is faster in AnTuTu (607,489 vs 581,041).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme C83 5G
Samsung Galaxy M17
What makes Realme C83 5G better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2047 vs 1826
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy M17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 607489 vs 581041
- Better Geekbench Single: 960 vs 803
- Faster charging: 25W vs 15W
- Lighter: 192g vs 198g
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (33/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme C83 5G vs the Samsung Galaxy M17, the Samsung Galaxy M17 scores 1 points higher (48/100 vs 47/100). Value score: Realme C83 5G — 74/100, Samsung Galaxy M17 — 76/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the Realme C83 5G are nearly equal (46/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the Realme C83 5G are nearly equal (67/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the Realme C83 5G are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C83 5G is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 is a bit better (69/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme C83 5G | Samsung Galaxy M17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | 581041 | 607489 | |
| Geekbench Single | 803 | 960 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 1826 | |
| 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 | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $130 | $130 |
Camera comparison
Realme C83 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy M17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Realme C83 5G
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme C83 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Realme C83 5G and Samsung Galaxy M17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy M17 leads Realme C83 5G by 4.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the Realme C83 5G are nearly equal (46/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the Realme C83 5G are nearly equal (67/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the Realme C83 5G are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme C83 5G is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 is a bit better (69/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme C83 5G or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Samsung Galaxy M17 edges out the Realme C83 5G by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme C83 5G and the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Realme C83 5G has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Samsung Galaxy M17 — 48/100.
Should you choose the Realme C83 5G over the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Samsung Galaxy M17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.