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realme C85 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
Product A: realme
91 of 162 known
Product B: Samsung
108 of 162 known
Change Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
85 of 154 fields differ
- 48 different values
- 37 known for one only
- 28 the same
- 41 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 284 phones.
- Maximum wired charging power (claimed)A: 45WB: 25Wrealme is 20 W higher.
- Rated battery capacityA: 6,820mAhB: 4,860mAhrealme is 1,960 mAh higher.
- Geekbench single-coreA: 782pointsB: 988pointsSamsung is 206 points higher.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- Arealme: 77.9 × 166.1 mm
- BSamsung: 77.9 × 164.4 mm
Weight
0 to 250 g
All 162 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
RMX52534Maker spec sheet (PDF)image05.realme.net/general/20251208/1765180794965e623af91c99141e4bd2718707dbf2976.pdfRead 15 October 2026realme EU Declaration of Conformity for type designation RMX5253, mobile phone, signed 2025.11.10. GSMArena lists RMX5253 as the C85 5G model.5Spec databasegsmarena.com/realme_c85_5g-14274.phpRead 15 October 2026Models: RMX5253.
SM-A176B, SM-A176B/DS, SM-A176BZKAEUB, SM-A176BZBAEUB, SM-A176BZAAEUB3Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a17-5g-black-128gb-sm-a176bzkaeubRead 7 October 2026Exact European hardware identifiers plus three current UK 4 GB/128 GB colour SKUs, each independently read in maker modelCode and Specifications. US/U1, SM-A1760, EUE, Enterprise and 256 GB variants excluded.5Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-a176bzkaeub-productfiche.pdfRead 30 September 202612Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8806097640257_f_0Read 7 October 202613Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a17-5g-blue-128gb-sm-a176bzbaeubRead 7 October 202614Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a17-5g-grey-128gb-sm-a176bzaaeubRead 7 October 2026
GTIN / EAN
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Announced
2 November 20255Spec databasegsmarena.com/realme_c85_5g-14274.phpRead 15 October 2026Announced 2025, November 02.
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Status
Predecessor
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Samsung Galaxy A16 5G9Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/global/ir/docs/2025_3Q_Interim_Report.pdfRead 7 October 2026Same maker subsection explicitly compares to A16 5G models and describes slimmer design compared to predecessor. Existing catalogue A16 5G page is the product reference, not A16 LTE.24Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A17-5G-rocks-a-new-design-and-OIS-as-it-gets-a-quiet-launch-in-Europe.1079735.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck says the Galaxy A17 5G arrives with upgrades over its predecessor, the Galaxy A16 5G.25Reviewm.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a17_5g-review-2869.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena's review sets last year's Galaxy A16 5G against this year's Galaxy A17 5G.
Successor
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Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
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Colours
Parrot Purple, Peacock Green1Maker product pagerealme.com/global/realme-c85-5g/specsRead 15 October 2026Parrot Purple and Peacock Green.
Black, Blue, Grey2Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-welcomes-galaxy-a17-5g-galaxy-tab-a11-galaxy-ecosystemRead 30 September 2026Black, Blue and Gray3Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a17-5g-black-128gb-sm-a176bzkaeubRead 7 October 2026UK colour names. US Gray spelling is not used for reference European hardware.8Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/awesome-made-easy-samsung-introduces-the-galaxy-a17-5gRead 30 September 202613Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a17-5g-blue-128gb-sm-a176bzbaeubRead 7 October 202614Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a17-5g-grey-128gb-sm-a176bzaaeubRead 7 October 2026
Form factor
Security support period (claimed)
Not available
6years1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-a17-5gRead 30 September 20262Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-welcomes-galaxy-a17-5g-galaxy-tab-a11-galaxy-ecosystemRead 30 September 20263Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a17-5g-black-128gb-sm-a176bzkaeubRead 7 October 2026Features: six years security support. Separate from 6x OS upgrades.
Security updates until
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Body
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Height
Width
Thickness
Thickness with camera bump
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Folded dimensions
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Weight
Front
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Dust and water rating
Water resistance depth
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Water resistance time
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MIL-STD-810
SIM capacity
Stylus
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Stylus name
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Display
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Screen size
Resolution
Pixel density
254ppi
384.7ppi
Aspect ratio
Display type
Display type (as published)
Super AMOLED1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-a17-5gRead 30 September 20262Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-welcomes-galaxy-a17-5g-galaxy-tab-a11-galaxy-ecosystemRead 30 September 20263Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a17-5g-black-128gb-sm-a176bzkaeubRead 7 October 2026
Max refresh rate
Min refresh rate
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Touch sampling rate
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Instant touch sampling
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Display brightness (typical, claimed)
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Outdoor brightness (claimed)
Peak display brightness (claimed)
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Minimum brightness
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Colour depth per channel
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DCI-P3 coverage
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HDR playback formats
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PWM dimming frequency
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Always-on display
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Front camera cutout
Cover screen size
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Cover screen resolution
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Cover screen refresh rate
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Cover screen type
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Platform
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OS at launch
Software
realme UI 6.01Maker product pagerealme.com/global/realme-c85-5g/specsRead 15 October 2026realme UI 6.0.
One UI 8.53Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a17-5g-black-128gb-sm-a176bzkaeubRead 7 October 2026Current page marketing documents historical launch One UI 7.0. Current skin is separately sourced to exact stable update history One UI 8.5.11Maker product pagedoc.samsungmobile.com/SM-A176B/035480250923/eng.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact SM-A176B stable update release May 28, 2026 build A176BXXU5CZE9 explicitly introduces One UI 8.5. September 29 release remains Android 16. Historical launch skin was One UI 7.0. No One UI 9 claim.
Latest stable OS (verified)
Not available
Chipset
MediaTek Dimensity 63001Maker product pagerealme.com/global/realme-c85-5g/specsRead 15 October 2026MediaTek Dimensity 6300, 8 cores, Arm Mali-G57 MC2 at 1072 MHz.
Exynos 13303Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a17-5g-black-128gb-sm-a176bzkaeubRead 7 October 2026Samsung support responses on the product page identify Exynos 1330.8Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/awesome-made-easy-samsung-introduces-the-galaxy-a17-5gRead 30 September 2026
Process
CPU cores
CPU configuration
Arealme C85 5G
| Count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Cortex-A76 | 2.4 |
| 6 | Cortex-A55 | 2 |
BSamsung Galaxy A17 5G
| Count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Cortex-A78 | 2.4 |
| 6 | Cortex-A55 | 2 |
Source3Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a17-5g-black-128gb-sm-a176bzkaeubRead 7 October 2026Maker establishes exact Exynos 1330 architecture and phone 2.4/2.0 GHz speeds. Phone-specific reviewer cell now associates the clocks with two A78 and six A55 cores. No memory controller capabilities transferred.6Maker product pagesemiconductor.samsung.com/processor/mobile-processor/exynos-1330Read 30 September 2026Maker establishes exact Exynos 1330 architecture and phone 2.4/2.0 GHz speeds. Phone-specific reviewer cell now associates the clocks with two A78 and six A55 cores. No memory controller capabilities transferred.17Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Can-you-go-wrong-with-updates-until-2031-at-a-low-price-Samsung-Galaxy-A17-5G-smartphone-review.1123889.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact phone Specifications processor cell expressly 2×2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 and 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55. Device maker publishes 2.4/2.0 GHz and exact Exynos 1330. No chipset supported-clock guess.
Max CPU clock
2.4GHz
2.4GHz
GPU
Arm Mali-G57 MC21Maker product pagerealme.com/global/realme-c85-5g/specsRead 15 October 20263Maker product pagerealme.com/ph/realme-c85-5g/specsRead 15 October 2026Arm Mali-G57 MC2.
Mali-G68 MP26Maker product pagesemiconductor.samsung.com/processor/mobile-processor/exynos-1330Read 30 September 2026Maker general Mali-G68 claim. Exact phone reviewer Specifications independently establishes MP2 suffix.17Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Can-you-go-wrong-with-updates-until-2031-at-a-low-price-Samsung-Galaxy-A17-5G-smartphone-review.1123889.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact phone Specifications graphics adapter cell ARM Mali-G68 MP2. Same named GPU appears in phone benchmarks. Maker general Mali-G68 supports family name, reviewer establishes suffix.
NPU performance
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Memory
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RAM
4, 6, 8GB3Maker product pagerealme.com/ph/realme-c85-5g/specsRead 15 October 2026The Philippines model is 8GB+256GB (8GB RAM, up to 16GB dynamic RAM expansion). Other RAM sizes are from GSMArena and retail listings.5Spec databasegsmarena.com/realme_c85_5g-14274.phpRead 15 October 2026Internal row: 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM.
4GB2Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-welcomes-galaxy-a17-5g-galaxy-tab-a11-galaxy-ecosystemRead 30 September 20263Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a17-5g-black-128gb-sm-a176bzkaeubRead 7 October 2026Storage/Memory: this exact SKU is 4 GB RAM with 128 GB storage. Additional RAM/storage configurations were checked but not proved by the currently read international sources.13Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a17-5g-blue-128gb-sm-a176bzbaeubRead 7 October 202614Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a17-5g-grey-128gb-sm-a176bzaaeubRead 7 October 2026
RAM type
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Storage (nominal)
128, 256GB3Maker product pagerealme.com/ph/realme-c85-5g/specsRead 15 October 2026ROM 256GB on the Philippines model. 128GB models are from GSMArena.5Spec databasegsmarena.com/realme_c85_5g-14274.phpRead 15 October 2026Same Internal row: 128GB and 256GB.
128GB2Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-welcomes-galaxy-a17-5g-galaxy-tab-a11-galaxy-ecosystemRead 30 September 20263Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a17-5g-black-128gb-sm-a176bzkaeubRead 7 October 2026Storage/Memory: 128 GB nominal, 107.1 GB available. Nominal size is stored.13Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a17-5g-blue-128gb-sm-a176bzbaeubRead 7 October 202614Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a17-5g-grey-128gb-sm-a176bzaaeubRead 7 October 2026
Storage type
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Memory card
Max card size
2TB2Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-welcomes-galaxy-a17-5g-galaxy-tab-a11-galaxy-ecosystemRead 30 September 2026US family table says up to 2 TB microSD. Current exact European table also says 2 TB. Stored decimal SI capacity 2000 GB, not 2048 GB.3Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a17-5g-black-128gb-sm-a176bzkaeubRead 7 October 2026External Storage Support: MicroSD up to 2 TB. Exact decimal SI normalization 2 TB = 2000 GB. No assumption about usable bytes or SDXC address-space limits.
Rear cameras
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Physical rear cameras
Arealme C85 5G
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm) | Sensor optical format | Autofocus | OIS | Field of view | Sensor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 50 | 1.8 | 28 | 1/2.93" | PDAF | No | 76° | Sony IMX852 |
Source1Maker product pagerealme.com/global/realme-c85-5g/specsRead 15 October 2026Rear Camera: Sony IMX852, 50MP, f/1.8, 76 degrees, 5P, PDAF. The focal length and sensor size are from the Philippines spec page.3Maker product pagerealme.com/ph/realme-c85-5g/specsRead 15 October 2026Main camera: Sony IMX852, sensor size 1/2.93 inch, 28 mm, 76 degrees, f/1.8, 5P. No stabilisation is listed.
BSamsung Galaxy A17 5G
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Autofocus | OIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 50 | 1.8 | PDAF | Yes |
| Ultrawide | 5 | 2.2 | Not available | Not available |
| Macro | 2 | 2.4 | Not available | Not available |
Source2Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-welcomes-galaxy-a17-5g-galaxy-tab-a11-galaxy-ecosystemRead 30 September 2026Apertures, pixel sizes and OIS. The selfie pixel size is printed as 1.112 um and was left out3Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a17-5g-black-128gb-sm-a176bzkaeubRead 7 October 2026Camera table: 50+5+2 MP, f/1.8/f/2.2/f/2.4. Features identify wide/ultrawide/macro. Main-camera OIS documented. Sensor dimensions and pixel pitches were secondary-only.17Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Can-you-go-wrong-with-updates-until-2031-at-a-low-price-Samsung-Galaxy-A17-5G-smartphone-review.1123889.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026The original exact European 4 GB / 128 GB review main-camera metadata explicitly names phase-comparison autofocus on the 50 MP f/1.8 OIS camera. This supports PDAF, not a guessed subtype from generic maker autofocus Yes. Other original camera rows remain unchanged. No unbound supplier model or numerical camera-quality result inherited.
Number of rear cameras
1
3
Main camera
50MP
50MP
Longest physical-lens optical zoom
Not available
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Maximum photo digital zoom
Not available
Flash
Rear flash3Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a17-5g-black-128gb-sm-a176bzkaeubRead 7 October 2026Camera table: Rear Camera - Flash Yes. Emitter count and LED subtype are not stated in this table, so they are not guessed.8Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/awesome-made-easy-samsung-introduces-the-galaxy-a17-5gRead 30 September 2026Rear camera product photo and Camera section identify the LED flash. No front flash hardware listed.
Camera features
Photo, Video, Portrait, Night, Panorama, Cinematic, SLO-MO, Dual-view video, TIME-LAPSE, HI-RES, Underwater, PRO, Hypertext, TILT-SHIFT, Street1Maker product pagerealme.com/global/realme-c85-5g/specsRead 15 October 2026Rear shooting modes as printed on the page.
Scene optimiser, Auto HDR, Night, Pro, Panorama, Food, Macro, Portrait, Hyperlapse4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Exact manual camera pages 37–47 documents named capture modes, Scene optimiser and Auto HDR. Auto HDR here is still-photo processing, not HDR video recording. Features vary by selected shooting mode.
Maximum rear video rate per resolution
Arealme C85 5G
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 1080 | 30 |
| 1280 | 720 | 120 |
BSamsung Galaxy A17 5G
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 1080 | 30 |
| 1280 | 720 | 120 |
Source2Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-welcomes-galaxy-a17-5g-galaxy-tab-a11-galaxy-ecosystemRead 30 September 20263Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a17-5g-black-128gb-sm-a176bzkaeubRead 7 October 2026Camera: FHD 1920x1080@30fps, Slow Motion 120fps@HD. Highest stated capture rates include slow motion.
Max video resolution
1920 × 1080px
1920 × 1080px
Recorded video HDR formats
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Log recording
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Video recording codecs
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Video stabilisation
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OIS, EIS3Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a17-5g-black-128gb-sm-a176bzkaeubRead 7 October 2026Exact UK maker highlights explicitly associate OIS with clearer videos, not only photos. Physical main-camera OIS separately documented. Independent named EIS evidence and original EU anti-shake menu have separate mappings.4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Exact European manual printed page 46 Video stabilisation says turn on anti-shake while recording video. This corroborates native stabilization capability. The menu does not itself identify optical versus digital mechanism. Exact maker OIS and separate independent EIS statements supply those mechanisms.22Spec databasetecnoblog.net/produtos/samsung-galaxy-a17-5gRead 7 October 2026Independent Galaxy A17 5G rear-camera table explicitly names optical OIS and digital EIS stabilization for native 1080p 30 video. Nominal common Exynos 1330 / 50+5+2 MP / 13 MP camera claim, not a numerical test. Exact European manual page 46 independently documents native Video stabilisation anti-shake control. Regional eSIM and other template entries excluded. UK maker explicitly associates OIS with video.23Spec databasepinoytechnoguide.com/smartphones/samsung-galaxy-a17-5gRead 7 October 2026Original Galaxy A17 5G rear-camera specification explicitly says up to 1080p recording with EIS video stabilization, and main 50 MP f/1.8 OIS. Common camera claim independently agrees with European native anti-shake menu and UK OIS video claim. No Philippine radio, bundle or other memory measurement inherited.
Front camera
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Front cameras
Arealme C85 5G
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm) | Sensor optical format | Pixel size (µm) | Field of view |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 8 | 2 | 25 | 1/4" | 1.12 | 80° |
Source1Maker product pagerealme.com/global/realme-c85-5g/specsRead 15 October 2026Front Camera: 8MP, f/2.0, 80 degrees, 4P.3Maker product pagerealme.com/ph/realme-c85-5g/specsRead 15 October 2026Front camera: 8MP, sensor size 1/4 inch, 25 mm, 80 degrees, f/2.0, 4P.5Spec databasegsmarena.com/realme_c85_5g-14274.phpRead 15 October 2026Selfie camera: 8 MP, f/2.0, 26mm, 1/4.0 inch, 1.12 um. Only the 1.12 um pixel size is used. The maker states 25 mm.
BSamsung Galaxy A17 5G
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Autofocus | OIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 13 | 2 | Fixed | No |
Maximum front video rate per resolution
Arealme C85 5G
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 1080 | 30 |
| 1280 | 720 | 30 |
BSamsung Galaxy A17 5G
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 1080 | 30 |
| 1280 | 720 | 30 |
Front autofocus
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No
Audio
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Stereo speakers
No3Maker product pagerealme.com/ph/realme-c85-5g/specsRead 15 October 2026Audio: Hi-Res Single Downward-Firing Speaker, so not stereo.7Measurementhitechcentury.com/realme-c85-review-malaysiaRead 15 October 2026The review calls it a mono speaker with a single downward-firing speaker.8Reviewwalastech.com/reviews/realme-c85-5g-review-philippinesRead 15 October 2026Audio comes from a single downward-firing speaker, no stereo.
3.5 mm jack
Audio features
Not available
Dolby Atmos, Equaliser, Loudness normalisation, App sound settings, Adapt sound, UHQ upscaler, Separate app sound4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Exact manual pages 82–83 Sound quality and effects and Separate app sound. External wired headphones or Bluetooth headphones supporting UHQ are required for UHQ upscaler. Depending on model, headphones are required for some effects. Dolby Atmos is audio processing, not stereo speaker hardware.
Microphones
Network
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Network
2G bands
GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 19001Maker product pagerealme.com/global/realme-c85-5g/specsRead 15 October 20262G GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz. 2G CDMA unsupported. Bands are for the model sold on the global pages. GSMArena lists the same bands for RMX5253.
GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS19003Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a17-5g-black-128gb-sm-a176bzkaeubRead 7 October 2026Exact SM-A176BZKAEUB / SM-A176B/DS maker Network/Bearer table. Published GSM labels retained, not converted to LTE band numbers.13Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a17-5g-blue-128gb-sm-a176bzbaeubRead 7 October 202614Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a17-5g-grey-128gb-sm-a176bzaaeubRead 7 October 2026
3G bands
B1, B2, B4, B5, B6, B8, B191Maker product pagerealme.com/global/realme-c85-5g/specsRead 15 October 20263G WCDMA Band 1/2/4/5/6/8/19.3Maker product pagerealme.com/ph/realme-c85-5g/specsRead 15 October 2026
B1 (2100), B2 (1900), B4 (AWS), B5 (850), B8 (900)3Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a17-5g-black-128gb-sm-a176bzkaeubRead 7 October 2026Exact reference maker UMTS band table. B-band labels with published MHz/AWS notation, not a union of other regional models.13Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a17-5g-blue-128gb-sm-a176bzbaeubRead 7 October 202614Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a17-5g-grey-128gb-sm-a176bzaaeubRead 7 October 2026
4G bands
B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B17, B18, B19, B20, B28, B66, B38, B40, B411Maker product pagerealme.com/global/realme-c85-5g/specsRead 15 October 20264G LTE FDD Band 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/28/66 and LTE TDD Band 38/40/41.
B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B17, B20, B28, B66, B38, B40, B413Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a17-5g-black-128gb-sm-a176bzkaeubRead 7 October 2026Exact reference maker FDD LTE B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/17/20/28/66 plus TDD B38/40/41. 5G bands are separate.13Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a17-5g-blue-128gb-sm-a176bzbaeubRead 7 October 202614Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a17-5g-grey-128gb-sm-a176bzaaeubRead 7 October 2026
5G bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n26, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n77, n781Maker product pagerealme.com/global/realme-c85-5g/specsRead 15 October 20265G NR n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n26/n28/n38/n40/n41/n66/n77/n78.
n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n66, n38, n40, n41, n77, n783Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a17-5g-black-128gb-sm-a176bzkaeubRead 7 October 2026Exact reference maker 5G FDD Sub6 n1/3/5/7/8/20/28/66 plus TDD Sub6 n38/40/41/77/78. No SM-A1760 or US radio union.13Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a17-5g-blue-128gb-sm-a176bzbaeubRead 7 October 202614Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a17-5g-grey-128gb-sm-a176bzaaeubRead 7 October 2026
5G modes
SA, NSA5Spec databasegsmarena.com/realme_c85_5g-14274.phpRead 15 October 20265G bands row ends with SA/NSA.
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5G mmWave
No3Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a17-5g-black-128gb-sm-a176bzkaeubRead 7 October 2026Exact maker complete Infra and 5G band inventory lists only Sub6 FDD and Sub6 TDD. No mmWave/FR2 radio class or band in this hardware inventory. Applies only to the European reference.13Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a17-5g-blue-128gb-sm-a176bzbaeubRead 7 October 202614Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a17-5g-grey-128gb-sm-a176bzaaeubRead 7 October 2026
Maximum modem download rate
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Satellite
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Connectivity
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi bands
Bluetooth
Bluetooth audio codecs
SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD, LHDC 5.03Maker product pagerealme.com/ph/realme-c85-5g/specsRead 15 October 2026Lists SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD, LHDC 5.0 under wireless.
NFC
Ultra-wideband
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Positioning
BeiDou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS1Maker product pagerealme.com/global/realme-c85-5g/specsRead 15 October 2026GNSS: Single band: Beidou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS. Also A-GPS, WLAN and cell positioning.
GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS3Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a17-5g-black-128gb-sm-a176bzkaeubRead 7 October 2026
Dual-frequency GNSS
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Connector
USB data standard
Video out over USB
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IR blaster
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FM radio
Features and sensors
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Fingerprint
Side button3Maker product pagerealme.com/ph/realme-c85-5g/specsRead 15 October 2026Side Fingerprint Sensor.
Side button2Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-welcomes-galaxy-a17-5g-galaxy-tab-a11-galaxy-ecosystemRead 30 September 20263Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a17-5g-black-128gb-sm-a176bzkaeubRead 7 October 2026Device layout in linked manual shows fingerprint sensor on side key.
Sensors
Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Color temperature sensor, E-compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope1Maker product pagerealme.com/global/realme-c85-5g/specsRead 15 October 2026Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, E-compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope. The Philippines page adds a color temperature sensor.3Maker product pagerealme.com/ph/realme-c85-5g/specsRead 15 October 2026
Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing3Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a17-5g-black-128gb-sm-a176bzkaeubRead 7 October 2026
Extra buttons
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Haptic motor
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Battery and charging
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Rated battery capacity
Battery capacity (typical)
Rated battery energy
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Battery type
Silicon-carbon5Spec databasegsmarena.com/realme_c85_5g-14274.phpRead 15 October 2026Battery type: Si/C Li-Ion 7000 mAh.
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Claimed battery life
Arealme C85 5G
| Use case | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Audio playback | 145 |
| Talk time | 50 |
| Video streaming | 22 |
BSamsung Galaxy A17 5G
| Use case | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Video playback | 18 |
Maximum wired charging power (claimed)
Wired charging standards
Charge 0 to 50% (claimed)
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Charge 0 to 100% (claimed)
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Wireless charging
Wireless charging power
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Wireless standards
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Built-in alignment magnets
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Reverse wireless output power
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Reverse wired
Charger in box
Included adapter rated power
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Measured
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Geekbench single-core
Geekbench multi-core
3DMark Wild Life Extreme
Mixed-use battery life (measured)
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Full charge time (measured)
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Loudspeaker loudness (measured)
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EU label and regulatory
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EU energy class
Battery endurance per cycle (EU test)
Battery endurance in cycles (EU test)
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Drop resistance class
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Repairability class
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SAR head (US)
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SAR body (US)
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SAR body (EU)
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Hearing aid compatibility
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In the box
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In the box
Phone, Charger, USB data cable, SIM Ejector Tool, Protective Case, Quick Guide, Safety Guide1Maker product pagerealme.com/global/realme-c85-5g/specsRead 15 October 2026Packing list: Phone, Charger, USB data cable, SIM Ejector Tool, Protective Case, Quick Guide, Safety Guide. May vary in different markets.3Maker product pagerealme.com/ph/realme-c85-5g/specsRead 15 October 2026
Galaxy A17 5G, USB-C to USB-C cable, SIM card ejection tool, Quick start guide12Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8806097640257_f_0Read 7 October 2026Exact 5G brochure page 2 Contenu du coffret lists handset, USB-C to USB-C cable, SIM ejection tool and quick-start guide. No mains charger. Complete consumer EUB bundle, not promotional gift or US carrier bundle.
Links
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Product page
www.realme.com/global/realme-c85-5g2Maker product pagerealme.com/global/realme-c85-5gRead 15 October 2026
www.samsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a17-5g-black-128gb-sm-a176bzkaeub3Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a17-5g-black-128gb-sm-a176bzkaeubRead 7 October 2026Exact UK/European 4 GB/128 GB reference page replaces the previous US market landing page. No US SM-A176U/U1 hardware facts added.
Spec sheet
Manual
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EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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