Redmi 17 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
20Performance86.1
40.9Display61.6
29Camera50.2
71.3Battery67.5
60Features94.7
3 spec wins — Redmi 1710 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 wins this phone face-off, 71.2 to 40.2, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+66) and features (+35). Redmi 17 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Redmi 17
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 68
- 56% higher capacity: 7,500 mAh vs 4,800 mAh
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
- Stronger performance score: 86 vs 20
- Stronger display score: 62 vs 41
- Stronger camera score: 50 vs 29
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 60
- 264% higher Peak brightness: 3,000 nits vs 825 nits
Display
| Spec | Redmi 17 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.9 ″ | 7.6 ″+10% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2448x1848 |
| Pixel density | 254 ppi | 404 ppi+59% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 825 nits | 3,000 nits+264% |
| Screen-to-body | 86.2 % | 89.6 %+4% |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi 17 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G91 Ultra | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy |
| AnTuTu | — | 2,947,517 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 3,528Top 6% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 10,619Top 4% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | — | 53 %Bottom 11% |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 16 GB+167% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256GB/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi 17 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 50 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 10 MP+25% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi 17 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,500 mAh+56% | 4,800 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 20 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 13.8 h |
Design
| Spec | Redmi 17 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 232 g | 201 g+13% |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm+9% | 9.7 mm |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP48 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi 17 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Redmi 17 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 17 (One UI 9) |
| OS update pledge | — | 7 years |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi 17 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |