Realme C100i 4G Launched in India — Price, Specs & Full Details

Last updated: August 2026

Realme has added another entry to its budget-focused C-series in India with the C100i 4G, a ₹14,999 phone built around a big 120Hz display and all-day battery rather than raw performance. It launched officially on August 27, 2026 and is already listed for purchase through realme.com, with Flipkart and offline retail availability expected to follow shortly.

The C100i 4G sits in a crowded price band contested by Redmi, Lava, and Realme's own earlier C-series phones, so what Realme cut to hit this price matters as much as what it kept. Here's the full breakdown, along with where the reported numbers disagree.

Price & Where to Buy

The Realme C100i 4G launches in a single configuration — 4GB RAM with 64GB storage — priced at ₹14,999. It's currently available through realme.com, with Realme saying online retailers and offline stores will get stock soon; no specific date has been given for that wider rollout. It comes in two colour options: Skyline Silver and Midnight Black.

Key Specs

The phone is built around a 6.8-inch HD+ LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate, running on a 1.8GHz octa-core Unisoc T7250 (12nm) chipset with a Mali-G57 MP1 GPU. Cameras are basic: an 8MP rear sensor (f/2.0) and a 5MP front camera (f/2.2) with screen flash. Charging is capped at 15W with reverse wired charging support. On durability, Realme is claiming IP64 dust and splash resistance alongside a MIL-STD-810H military-grade rating, which is a genuine step up for a phone at this price.

On battery, sources disagree: GSMArena, PhoneBunch, and paidfreedroid all report 6,500mAh, while 91mobiles' spec sheet lists 7,000mAh. We've gone with the majority figure of 6,500mAh here — worth double-checking on Realme's own product page before you buy if battery life is a dealbreaker for you.

How It Compares to Realme's Own Lineup

The “i” suffix in Realme's naming usually marks a slightly stripped-down variant of a more capable base model, and the C100i 4G follows that pattern — it trades a sharper display and a second rear camera for a lower price and a tougher build than you'd normally expect this far down the range. If you've previously used a Realme C-series phone, expect a familiar Realme UI experience layered over a very basic Android build, tuned more for battery efficiency than multitasking headroom.

Should You Buy the Realme C100i 4G?

A large battery plus a 120Hz screen at under ₹15,000 is rare, and the durability rating is a real upgrade over most budget phones in this bracket. But the trade-offs are just as real: the HD+ resolution on a 6.8-inch panel will look noticeably soft next to FHD+ rivals, there's only one 4GB/64GB configuration with no higher-RAM option to extend the phone's useful life, 15W charging is slow for a battery this size (expect long full charges), and the single 8MP rear camera is basic even by budget standards. Our honest take: a strong pick if you want a durable, long-battery-life phone for calls, messaging, and light use, whether as a backup or a first phone; skip it if display sharpness or camera quality are priorities, where a Redmi or Moto rival in the same bracket may serve you better.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Realme C100i 4G a 5G phone?

No. As the name suggests, the Realme C100i 4G is a 4G-only device built around the Unisoc T7250 chipset.

What is the RAM and storage of the Realme C100i 4G?

It launches in a single configuration: 4GB RAM with 64GB storage. There is no higher-RAM variant available in India at launch.

What is the battery capacity of the Realme C100i 4G?

Most sources, including GSMArena and PhoneBunch, report a 6,500mAh battery. One source lists 7,000mAh, so it's worth confirming on Realme's own listing if this matters to you.

Where can I buy the Realme C100i 4G in India?

It's currently available on realme.com. Realme has said Flipkart and offline retail stores will get stock soon, though no exact date has been confirmed.

Final Thoughts

The C100i 4G is a straightforward budget play from Realme: a bigger battery and a tougher build in exchange for a soft display and a basic camera. If that trade makes sense for how you'll use the phone, it's worth a look once it reaches Flipkart and offline stores.

Stay tuned to our blog for more budget phone coverage, including our Best 5 Phones Under ₹10,000 roundup and the recent POCO M8x 5G launch, plus our guide on whether anti-yellow back covers actually work for keeping a budget phone looking new.

One more thing worth weighing: Realme's own C-series has historically refreshed fast, so a phone launching with only one memory configuration and a modest camera is clearly aimed at price-sensitive first-time buyers rather than anyone looking to hold onto the phone for three-plus years. If that's not your use case, it's worth cross-shopping this against similarly priced Redmi and Lava options with an FHD+ screen before committing.