Realme C100i: Price, Specs & PUBG Performance

The Realme C100i is a budget/entry-level phone that Realme officially announced in April 2026 and rolled out across all channels in Egypt in late August. Realme itself markets it as "The 7000mAh Smooth Champion" — the focus is squarely on battery life and everyday smoothness, not gaming. In this article we give you a straight answer to the question people are actually searching for: how many frames does this phone actually get in PUBG Mobile, and is it worth buying at all?

Important Clarification: C100 vs. C100i vs. C100x

Realme launched three very similarly named devices around the same time, and it causes real confusion:

Realme C100i (this article): Unisoc T7250 chipset, 4G only
Realme C100 (5G): MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset, supports 5G networks
Realme C100x: same Unisoc T7250 chipset, but with a slightly larger battery (8000mAh per some sources)

So if you see a claim that "the C100i supports 5G," that's a common mix-up with the C100 (without the "i"). The phone covered here (C100i) is 4G only.

Full Specifications

Chipset: Unisoc T7250 on a 12nm process (two Cortex-A75 cores at 1.8GHz + six Cortex-A55 cores at 1.6-1.8GHz)
GPU: Mali-G57 MP1 (a single cluster — one of the weakest GPUs currently on the market)
RAM: 4GB or 6GB of LPDDR4X
Storage: 64GB or 128GB of eMMC 5.1 (not UFS, meaning slower read/write speeds)
Display: 6.8-inch IPS LCD (not AMOLED), HD+ resolution only (720x1570), 120Hz refresh rate
Battery: 6600-7000mAh (sources don't fully agree on the exact figure) with only 15W charging
Durability: IP64 dust and water-splash resistance, plus MIL-STD-810H military-grade shock resistance and 2-meter drop resistance
Software: Android 16 with Realme UI

Pricing in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE

Egypt: EGP 7,499 (4GB/64GB) and EGP 8,499 (4GB/128GB) at official retail, with an exclusive launch discount on Noon bringing those down to EGP 6,999 and EGP 7,999 respectively
Saudi Arabia: roughly SAR 479-529 depending on the variant
UAE: roughly AED 479-629 depending on the variant

PUBG Mobile Performance: The Straight Answer

This is the most important section, and we're going to be completely upfront about it.

What does Realme itself claim? In Realme's own official Middle East marketing materials, the highest advertised gaming performance figure for this phone is an average of 59.76fps, with a promise of "3 hours of smooth play at 60fps." But Realme itself explicitly states that figure is specific to Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (a much lighter MOBA title than PUBG) at high-definition quality and pro-player mode — not PUBG Mobile at all. In other words, even the manufacturer isn't claiming strong PUBG performance.

What does real-world community testing show? The exact same Unisoc T7250 chipset has been tested in other devices like the Realme C71 and Redmi A5 running PUBG Mobile specifically, and results came in between 20 and 35fps on low-to-medium graphics settings, with visible stuttering during crowded firefights and intense engagements.

Why is performance weak? The Mali-G57 MP1 GPU is a single-cluster part — one of the weakest GPUs currently available — and NotebookCheck, a specialized review site, describes it as only capable of running "very low demand" 3D titles. On top of that, the RAM is LPDDR4X (slower than the LPDDR5X used in mid-range phones), and storage is eMMC (slower than UFS).

The bottom line: if you're looking for a phone to seriously play PUBG on, the Realme C100i isn't the right choice. Expect choppy frame rates in the 20-35fps range at best on the lowest settings, with visible stuttering during firefights. This phone is designed primarily for calls, messaging, social media, and very light games like Clash Royale or simple MOBA titles — not battle royale games like PUBG or Free Fire at meaningful settings.

Who Is This Phone For?

The Realme C100i is a strong pick if your priorities are a battery that lasts two days, a large 120Hz display (rare in this class), solid durability (shock and water resistance), and a very tight budget. But if gaming — even relatively light gaming like PUBG — is a priority, there are other phones in a similar price bracket (like the Honor 600, or devices with a Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 or Dimensity 6300 chipset) that will deliver a noticeably better gaming experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many frames does the Realme C100i get in PUBG Mobile?

Based on real-world testing of the same Unisoc T7250 chipset in similar devices, expect roughly 20-35fps on low-to-medium settings, with stuttering during crowded firefights. Realme's own highest advertised performance figure (~60fps) is specific to lighter MOBA titles like Mobile Legends, not PUBG.

Does the Realme C100i support 5G networks?

No, the phone is 4G only. The 5G-capable phone in the same lineup is the Realme C100 (without the "i"), which uses an entirely different chipset (Dimensity 6300).

What's the difference between the Realme C100i and the C100x?

They share roughly the same chipset (Unisoc T7250), but the C100x has a slightly larger battery according to some sources. Other differences are minor.

Is the Realme C100i worth its price?

If your priority is a massive battery and a large high-refresh display at the lowest possible price, yes, it's worth it. If your priority is gaming performance, even moderate gaming, this isn't the best choice in its price bracket.

Does the phone handle other games better than PUBG?

Yes, lighter titles like Clash Royale or simple MOBA games at low settings run far more consistently than PUBG Mobile, since their graphical demands are significantly lower.