Realme C83 5G vs Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Realme C83 5G and the Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Realme C83 5G | Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G |
|---|
| Our rating | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 7,000 mAh | 6,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 15W | 25W |
| RAM (max) | — | 6 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 6.8 in | 6.7 in |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 212 g | — |
| Released | Mar 2026 | Mar 2026 |
Summary: Realme C83 5G is ahead on battery, screen size. Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G is ahead on wired charging, main camera.
Display
| Realme C83 5G | Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD | PLS LCD, 120Hz, 650 nits (typ), 800 nits (HBM) |
| Size | 6.8 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1570 pixels (HD+) | 720 x 1600 pixels (HD+) |
| Refresh Rate | 144Hz (up to 180Hz touch sampling rate) | — |
| Brightness | Up to 900 nits peak brightness (HBM), 700 nits (typical) | — |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 90.5% | — |
| Aspect Ratio | — | 20:9 |
Platform
| Realme C83 5G | Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G |
|---|
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16, One UI 8 |
| UI | Realme UI 7.0 | — |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x Cortex-A76 @ 2.4GHz + 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2GHz) | Octa-core |
| GPU | ARM Mali-G57 MC2 | Unspecified |
Memory
| Realme C83 5G | Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G |
|---|
| RAM | 4GB, 6GB LPDDR4X | — |
| Internal Storage | 64GB, 128GB (eMMC 5.1) | — |
| Card slot | microSD, expandable up to 2TB (hybrid slot) | microSDXC (hybrid slot) |
| Dynamic RAM | Up to 12GB Dynamic RAM | — |
| Internal | — | 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 2.2 |
Main Camera
| Realme C83 5G | Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G |
|---|
| Single | 13 MP | — |
| Features | f/2.2 aperture, 77° FOV, 4P lens, LED flash, Autofocus | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps, 720p@120fps (slow-mo) | 1080p@30fps |
| Modules | — | 50 MP, (wide), PDAF |
Selfie Camera
| Realme C83 5G | Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP | — |
| Features | f/2.2 aperture, 78° FOV, 3P lens | Unspecified |
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Modules | — | 8 MP |
Battery
| Realme C83 5G | Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po, non-removable | Li-Po 6000 mAh, non-removable |
| Capacity | 7000 mAh | — |
| Charging | 15W Fast Charging, Reverse-wired charging, Bypass charging | 25W wired |
Body
| Realme C83 5G | Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G |
|---|
| Dimensions | 166.3 x 78.1 x 8.4 mm | 167.4 x 77.4 x 8.2 mm (6.59 x 3.05 x 0.32 in) |
| Weight | 212g | Unspecified |
| Build | Plastic frame and back, ArmorShell Protection | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back |
| Durability | IP64 dust and splash resistant, MIL-STD 810H military-grade shock resistance certified | — |
| SIM | — | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Protection | — | Rated for dust and splashes |
Comms
| Realme C83 5G | Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi Display, WLAN Tethering | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou, QZSS | — |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| NFC | No | Unspecified |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| Radio | — | Unspecified |
Launch
| Realme C83 5G | Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G |
|---|
| Announced | March 7, 2026 | 2026, March 17 |
| Status | Available. Released 2026, March 7 | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Realme C83 5G or Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G?
Realme C83 5G — 7,000 mAh for the Realme C83 5G versus 6,000 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G.
Which is newer, Realme C83 5G or Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G?
Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G — Mar 2026 for the Realme C83 5G versus Mar 2026 for the Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G.
Is the Realme C83 5G or the Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G rated higher?
We rate the Realme C83 5G 7/10 and the Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G 7/10.
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