Realme C100i 4G Launched in India With 6,500mAh Battery and 120Hz Display

The Realme C100i 4G has launched in India at Rs 14,999 with a 6,500mAh battery, 120Hz adaptive display and IP64 rating. Here’s everything you need to know about its price, specifications, features and availability.

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The company Realme has now introduced another entry-level smartphone in India – the Realme C100i 4G that is designed for people who care about the battery backup and smooth display. The new smartphone is equipped with a battery capacity of 6,500mAh, 120Hz adaptive refresh rate display and IP64 rating, making the product feature-rich within the price range below Rs 15,000. Nevertheless, this model differs from other smartphones in the same category due to the lack of 5G capabilities.

Realme C100i 4G Price in India and Availability

Price of the Realme C100i 4G in India has been fixed at Rs 14,999 for the single variant which comes with 4GB of RAM and 64GB storage. The phone is made available for purchase via all major retail outlets, Flipkart and Realme’s official online store.

The Realme C100i 4G is available in two colour variants – Midnight Black and Black Skyline Silver. There are many offers on EMI available from Realme. If you buy the phone from all major retail partners, then you will be able to pay EMI over seven months with one month's EMI waived off, eight months with two months' EMI waived off, and 10 months with three months' EMI waived off. In case you are buying from Flipkart and Realme's official online store, you can enjoy three months of no cost EMI.

With a price tag of Rs 14,999, the Realme C100i 4G competes in a very competitive category where you have many 5G smartphones. You will have many 5G phones like the Lava Virat V1 series around the same price range.

Display

Among the standout features of the Realme C100i 4G is its big screen. The phone comes with a 6.75-inch HD+ screen and an adaptive 120Hz refresh rate, meaning scrolling and animations and supported games will look and feel more responsive than when using a standard 60Hz screen.

It can also hit up to 900 nits peak brightness, making it easier to see in bright conditions. The display boasts a screen-to-body ratio of 90.4%, offering the phone a relatively immersive display for its pricing category. Additionally, Realme has equipped it with DC Dimming that can make it less susceptible to flicker when used at low brightness.

The combination of the big size of the screen and the 120Hz refresh rate will be very attractive to people who spend much time watching videos, going through social media or scrolling through apps. But the HD+ resolution will mean that the phone does not offer the same sharpness as other Full HD+ phones within the same price range.

Battery and Charging

The longevity of battery performance is probably one of the most appealing things about the Realme C100i 4G. The smartphone comes equipped with an impressive 6,500mAh battery that is significantly larger than the batteries found in most of today's mainstream smartphones. Its size will hopefully allow users to get through long stretches of use without constantly plugging into a power source.

The battery is also capable of 15W wired fast charging. Although the battery itself has a great capacity, the charging rate of the phone is rather moderate compared to some phones in its price range with faster charging capabilities. Thus, the C100i 4G should have good endurance, but it will likely take quite a while for it to recharge.

In addition to this, there is 10W reverse wired charging that allows the smartphone to act as a power bank for compatible accessories and other devices.

Performance and Software

The Realme C100i 4G features 4G hardware, which comes along with 4GB RAM and 64GB of storage at launch. Although this combination of hardware is expected to be sufficient enough for normal day-to-day usage on budget smartphones, gamers and those who need more performance may find better devices in the same range of Rs 15,000.

The software running on the device is Realme UI, which is based on Android 16. Realme claims that the device provides three years of lag-free performance in its promise.

As far as 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage go, these are relatively low specifications for a device with a price tag of almost Rs 15,000. Those buying the phone and regularly storing a lot of data can keep an eye on the storage space.

Cameras and Other Features

In regard to photography, the C100i 4G has an 8MP rear-facing camera and a 5MP front-facing camera. From the hardware that this mobile phone has in terms of photography, it is evident that it has not been developed in order to compete in the market with the camera phones. Thus, potential consumers who are interested in having good cameras will not be attracted by the product.

There are other features that the phone has for durability and convenience purposes. For instance, the mobile phone has IP64 resistance against water and dust. The phone also has military-grade shock protection. In addition, there is the availability of face unlock and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.

The above-mentioned features will attract customers who are interested in a phone that is durable and able to withstand dust and water rather than specifications such as cameras and processing power.

Realme C100i 4G vs Competition

Realme C100i 4G makes entry into the Indian smartphone market amid competition from various 5G phones available in the same price range of Rs 15,000. Therefore, the connectivity offered by the device is among the largest compromises of Realme C100i 4G.

It is worth noting that the C100i 4G comes with such features as 6,500mAh battery, 120Hz display, and IP64 rating. Such specifications can attract customers valuing battery life and smooth visual experience rather than advanced cellular network.

At the same time, for the customers looking for a smartphone with good capabilities for gaming or photography and interested in the latest cellular connectivity, Realme C100i 4G should be compared with other smartphones.

Should You Buy the Realme C100i 4G?

+The Realme C100i 4G is a device that has a definite purpose, instead of trying to provide top specs in all aspects. The 6,500 mAh battery and 120 Hz screen resolution are the most prominent characteristics of the phone, and the IP64 certification along with shock resistance make it even more useful.

Nevertheless, the 4GB RAM, 64GB of memory, basic camera module, 15W charging, and lack of 5G support are the key downsides of the device for the price of Rs 14,999. Users who primarily need an endurance phone with a large and smooth display might consider the C100i 4G.

On the other hand, those who require 5G support, increased performance, or better cameras will have to choose between the Realme C100i 4G and other smartphones at Rs 15,000. Thus, the Realme C100i 4G is the perfect choice for customers who need endurance and smooth display over specifications and connectivity.