Realme C100i

Realme C100i Price and Features in Kenya

The Realme C100i price in Kenya is KES 19,300, with a 1-year warranty included. Announced on April 30 and released on May 7, 2026, the Realme C100i is a rugged-budget phone built around three core strengths: a 7,000mAh silicon-carbon battery for multi-day endurance, 2-metre drop resistance alongside IP64 and MIL-STD-810H military-grade certification, and a 6.8-inch 120Hz IPS LCD display. It is available in Dawn Purple and Dusk Grey colors.

Realme C100i Full Specifications:

Design:

The Realme C100i is 166.5 x 78.2 x 8.4mm and weighs 208 grams. The structure is glass front with plastic frame and plastic rear. The plastic construction still gets a considerable physical protection from ordinary drops and bumps with a 2-meter drop resistance, and is also MIL-STD-810H certified. IP64 protects against dust and water splashes. The side-mounted fingerprint sensor gives you rapid biometric unlocking. Dawn purple or dusk gray.

Display:

The C100i carries a 6.8-inch IPS LCD display at 720 x 1570 pixels (254 ppi) running at 120Hz. The wide-angle IPS panel provides consistent colour and brightness across viewing angles. The 120Hz refresh rate is uncommon at KES 19,900 and improves the smoothness of everyday scrolling and interface navigation. The HD+ resolution at 254 ppi is basic, text and images are clear for everyday use but visibly less sharp than FHD+ panels. The display is protected by Panda MN228 or Corning Gorilla Glass depending on the production variant.

Camera:

The C100i carries an 8MP main camera (f/2.0, autofocus, LED flash) recording 1080p at 30fps and a 5MP selfie camera (f/2.2) recording 720p at 30fps. These are entry-level camera specifications. The autofocus main camera handles daylight documentation and casual photography adequately. Low-light performance is limited by the small sensor. The 5MP selfie covers video calls but not high-quality selfie photography. Buyers who prioritise camera quality at this price should consider the Samsung Galaxy M07, which offers a 50MP PDAF main camera for less.

Performance:

The Unisoc T7250 on 12nm with 4GB or 6GB RAM and Android 16 handles all standard Kenyan daily tasks, WhatsApp, M-Pesa, social media, YouTube, and navigation, smoothly. The 12nm process is older than the 6nm chips in competing phones at this price, delivering adequate everyday performance rather than gaming-capable speed. Casual games run acceptably at medium settings. The eMMC 5.1 storage is slower than the UFS storage on competing phones, which affects app launch times slightly. Android update commitment from Realme is not confirmed at launch, check for updates from Realme Kenya.

Connectivity:

The C100i connects to 4G LTE on Safaricom, Airtel and Telkom Kenya. No support for 5G. The dual-band Wi-Fi 5 supports ordinary wifi. Bluetooth 5.2 handles wireless earphones and accessories. GPS w/ Galileo, GLONASS, BDS for navigation. The 3.5mm jack connects wired earphones. USB-C 2.0 is used for charging, data and reverse charging output. NFC is not supported.

Battery & Charging:

The C100i carries a 7,000mAh silicon-carbon battery with 15W wired charging and reverse wired charging. The Si/C cell delivers two to three full days of moderate daily use and extended endurance for heavy users. The honest trade-off is the 15W charging speed, at 15W, filling a 7,000mAh cell from flat takes approximately 3 to 3.5 hours. Overnight charging is the practical approach. The reverse wired charging allows sharing power with other phones and accessories from the phone's large cell, a practical power bank capability at this price.

Alternative Options:

• Realme C100d
• Realme C75
• Realme C53