Realme has launched its latest budget smartphone in the C series, the realme C100i in India, following the recent introduction of the C100x. The device features a large 6.8-inch HD+ LCD screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and is powered by the Unisoc T7250 octa-core processor, paired with 4GB of RAM and up to 12GB of virtual RAM.
The smartphone runs realme UI 6.0 based on Android 16 and comes equipped with an 8MP rear camera and a 5MP front-facing camera. It carries an IP64 rating for protection against dust and water splashes, while its design includes a Horizon Camera Deco and rounded edges.
For durability, the realme C100i features ArmorShell Protection and has reportedly passed military-grade drop and compression tests, including a 2-metre drop test. The phone is powered by a 6,500mAh battery with support for 15W fast charging and reverse wired charging.
realme C100i Specifications
| Display | 6.8-inch (720 × 1570 pixels) HD+ IPS LCD screen, 120Hz refresh rate, up to 700 nits typical / 900 nits HBM brightness, Panda@MN228 glass protection |
| Processor | 1.8GHz octa-core UNISOC T7250 12nm processor with Mali-G57 MP1 GPU |
| RAM | 4GB LPDDR4X |
| Storage | 64GB UFS 2.2, expandable up to 2TB via microSD card |
| SIM | Dual SIM (nano + nano + microSD) |
| OS/UI | Android 16 with realme UI 6.0 |
| Rear Camera | 8MP camera with f/2.0 aperture and LED flash |
| Front Camera | 5MP camera with f/2.2 aperture |
| Security | Side-mounted fingerprint sensor |
| Audio | 3.5mm audio jack, ultra-linear bottom-ported speaker |
| Dimensions | 166.5 × 78.2 × 8.7mm |
| Weight | 210g |
| Durability | IP64 dust and splash resistance, MIL-STD-810H military-grade durability |
| Connectivity | Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.2, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, USB Type-C |
| Battery | 6,500mAh with 15W fast charging and reverse wired charging |
Pricing and Availability
The realme C100i is available in Skyline Silver and Midnight Black colour options. It is priced at Rs. 14,999 for the sole 4GB RAM/64GB storage variant.
The smartphone is currently available through realme.com and is expected to reach other online retailers and select offline stores soon.
