Realme C75vsSamsung Galaxy F16 5G
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
Realme C75 wins
Verdict
Realme C75 wins 2 of 5 categories — our overall pick
Realme C75 is the overall winner, 2 / 5 — price is its standout. It costs USD 199 — USD 56 more than the Samsung Galaxy F16 5G. Pay the premium if price is your priority.
- Realme C75 takes Performance — led by storage (256 GB).
- Too close to call between Realme C75 and Samsung Galaxy F16 5G.
- Samsung Galaxy F16 5G takes Camera — led by selfie camera (13 MP).
- Realme C75 takes Battery — led by battery (6,000 mAh).
- Too close to call between Realme C75 and Samsung Galaxy F16 5G.
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose Realme C75 if you want…
- Choose Realme C75 if you want more room for photos and apps — 256 GB vs 128 GB.
- Choose Realme C75 if you want a bigger screen — 6.72 in vs 6.7 in.
- Choose Realme C75 if you want longer battery life — 6,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh.
- Choose Realme C75 if you want faster charging — 45 W vs 25 W.
Choose Samsung Galaxy F16 5G if you want…
- Choose Samsung Galaxy F16 5G if you want sharper selfies — 13 MP vs 8 MP.
At a glance
- Realme C75
- Samsung Galaxy F16 5G
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Full record
Every spec, side by side — winners get a check and a proportional bar. Ties share the badge.
Performance score
Approximate benchmark score of the chipset — higher is faster for apps, games and AI.
Chipset
The processor inside — shown for reference, never decides a winner.
RAM
More RAM keeps more apps alive in the background.
Storage
Base onboard storage for photos, apps and media.
Screen size
Diagonal screen size — bigger is better for media, smaller is easier to hold.
Pixel density
Sharpness of the screen — above ~400 ppi looks crisp.
Refresh rate
How smooth scrolling and motion feel. 120 Hz is the modern standard.
Peak brightness
Peak brightness in sunlight — higher stays readable outdoors.
Main camera
Resolution of the primary rear camera — photo quality is judged by the Camera quality score, not megapixels.
Selfie camera
Resolution of the front camera.
Telephoto
A dedicated zoom lens for distant subjects without quality loss.
Video score
Composite video rating — stabilisation, 4K/8K support and colour.
Camera score
Composite camera quality from independent testing — how good the photos actually are.
Battery
Battery capacity — higher generally lasts longer.
Charging speed
Wired charging speed — higher refills faster.
Wireless charging
Whether the phone charges wirelessly.
Price
Typical MSRP in US dollars — lower is better value.
Which one should you buy?
Realme C75
Choose Realme C75 if price matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 199.
Samsung Galaxy F16 5G
Choose Samsung Galaxy F16 5G if price matters most. It costs USD 143, the lowest price in this group.
Pros & cons
Realme C75
- 6,000 mAh battery
- 45 W charging
- IP69 water resistance
- Helio G92 Max is basic
- 720p-class display
- No 5G
Samsung Galaxy F16 5G
- 5G at a low price
- 5,000 mAh battery
- 90 Hz display
- HD+ resolution
- Single main camera
- Plastic build