{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/realme-c100i-vs-tecno-spark-50s/",
    "generated": "2026-10-19T02:08:19+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Realme C100i vs Tecno Spark 50s",
    "answer": "The Realme C100i is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 68 against 50 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and value for money. The Tecno Spark 50s still wins on battery & charging and memory & storage, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Realme C100i is the cheaper of the two at PKR 29,999 against PKR 80,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Realme C100i",
            "slug": "realme-c100i",
            "brand": "Realme",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/realme/realme-c100i/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Realme-C100i-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 29999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-06T04:36:39+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 57,
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 73.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 18.8,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 67.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "June 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "166.48 x 78.23 x 8.38 mm",
                    "Weight": "208 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.8 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "HD+ 720 × 1570 Pixels",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass + Panda MN228 Cover Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Unisoc T7250",
                    "CPU": "Octa-Core",
                    "GPU": "ARM Mali-G57 @ 850MHz",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, Realme UI"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4 GB LPDDR4X",
                    "Internal storage": "64 GB eMMC 5.1",
                    "Card slot": "microSD Card Supported"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "8MP Wide, f/2.0, AF",
                    "Selfie camera": "5MP, f/2.2",
                    "Video recording": "Rear 1080p@30fps, Front 720p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po 7000mAh (Typical), Non-removable",
                    "Wired charging": "15W Fast Charging (5V/3A), Reverse Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Display, Hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "Bluetooth 5.2, LE, SBC, AAC, LDAC",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Side Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E-Compass, Gyroscope",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Tecno Spark 50s",
            "slug": "tecno-spark-50s",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-spark-50s/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Tecno-Burgundy-Smartphone-Product-Render-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 80999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-10-18T06:25:15+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 13,
                "camera": 56.9,
                "battery": 81.3,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 37.5,
                "value": 30.1,
                "overall": 49.8
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "October 16, 2026 (announced); expected release date: October 20, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "167.9 × 79.3 × 8.2 mm",
                    "Weight": "210 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64 (dust-tight and protected against water splashes)."
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1576 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 120Hz refresh rate, approximately 256 ppi, 560 nits brightness.",
                    "Protection": "Not specified."
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 6400 (6 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2 × 2.5GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0GHz Cortex-A55",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 HIOS 16"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6GB / 8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB UFS 2.2",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated slot)."
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, f/1.8, wide-angle, autofocus, LED flash.",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP, f/2.0, wide-angle.",
                    "Video recording": "Rear: 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps. Front: 720p video recording."
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (non-removable). 6500 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "45W wired charging, bypass charging."
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity sensor, compass.",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C."
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "realme-c100i",
        "margin": 17.8,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-c100i": 57,
                    "tecno-spark-50s": 13
                },
                "leader": "realme-c100i"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-c100i": 74,
                    "tecno-spark-50s": 56.9
                },
                "leader": "realme-c100i"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-c100i": 73.8,
                    "tecno-spark-50s": 81.3
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-50s"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-c100i": 87,
                    "tecno-spark-50s": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-c100i": 18.8,
                    "tecno-spark-50s": 37.5
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-50s"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-c100i": 100,
                    "tecno-spark-50s": 30.1
                },
                "leader": "realme-c100i"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Realme C100i costs PKR 51,000 less.",
        "Realme C100i packs a 500 mAh larger battery.",
        "Tecno Spark 50s charges 30W faster.",
        "Tecno Spark 50s offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Tecno Spark 50s ships with 64 GB more storage.",
        "Tecno Spark 50s has a 42 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Realme C100i or Tecno Spark 50s?",
            "answer": "Realme C100i comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 17.8 points. It wins on performance, camera and value for money. Tecno Spark 50s can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Realme C100i and Tecno Spark 50s in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Realme C100i is listed at PKR 29,999 and Tecno Spark 50s at PKR 80,999. That makes Realme C100i cheaper by PKR 51,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Realme C100i or Tecno Spark 50s?",
            "answer": "Realme C100i scores higher in our camera assessment. Realme C100i uses a 8 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Tecno Spark 50s, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Realme C100i or Tecno Spark 50s?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 50s leads on battery. Realme C100i carries a 7000 mAh cell and Tecno Spark 50s a 6500 mAh cell, with 15W and 45W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Realme C100i or Tecno Spark 50s?",
            "answer": "Realme C100i is the stronger gaming phone here. Realme C100i runs the Unisoc T7250 while Tecno Spark 50s runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 (6 nm)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}