realme C100i vs vivo T5e
Key differences
- The vivo T5e launched ₹1,000 cheaper than the realme C100i (₹13,999 vs ₹14,999).
- The realme C100i has the bigger battery: 6,500mAh against 5,500mAh.
- The realme C100i has the faster display at 120Hz.
Full specifications compared
| Specification | realme C100i | vivo T5e |
|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 5.9/10 | 5.5/10 |
| Brand | realme | vivo |
| Model | C100i | T5e |
| India launch date | 27 August 2026 | 27 July 2026 |
| First sale | 27 August 2026 | 27 July 2026 |
| Launch price | From ₹14,999 | From ₹13,999 |
| Variants | 4GB RAM + 64GB · 4GB RAM + 128GB | 4GB RAM + 64GB |
| Display | 6.81", LCD, 720x1570, 120Hz, 900 nits peak | 6.74", 1600x720, 90Hz |
| Screen protection | Not published | Not published |
| Processor | Unisoc T7250 | Unisoc T7225 |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 64GB |
| Rear camera | 8MP main | 8MP main |
| Front camera | 5MP | 5MP |
| Rear video | 1080p@30fps | Not published |
| Front video | 720p@30fps | Not published |
| Battery | 6,500mAh | 5,500mAh |
| Wired charging | 15W | 15W |
| Wireless charging | Not published | Not published |
| 5G | No | Not published |
| eSIM | No | Not published |
| Operating system | Android 16, realme UI | Android 16, OriginOS 6 |
| OS updates promised | Not published | Not published |
| Water/dust rating | Not published | IP64 |
| Weight | 210 g | 199 g |
| Thickness | 8.7 mm | 8.19 mm |
| NFC | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Not published |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB 2.0 Type-C |
| Fingerprint | side-mounted | side-mounted |
| Colours | Skyline Silver, Midnight Black | Shadow Grey, Aero Blue |
Frequently asked questions
realme C100i or vivo T5e — which is better?
On our spec score the realme C100i is ahead, 5.9/10 against 5.5/10. Spec score = processor tier 30% + camera hardware 25% + display 15% + battery and charging 15% + promised software updates 15%, calculated from the official specifications. It is not a hands-on review. The vivo T5e launched ₹1,000 cheaper than the realme C100i (₹13,999 vs ₹14,999). The realme C100i has the bigger battery: 6,500mAh against 5,500mAh.