Redmi 17 5G vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8
20Performance77.6
40.9Display59.2
29Camera42.1
71.3Battery59.7
86.7Features94.7
4 spec wins — Redmi 17 5G8 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 wins this phone face-off, 64.9 to 42.9, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+58) and display (+18). Redmi 17 5G 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 5G
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 60
- 80% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 25 W
- 74% higher capacity: 7,500 mAh vs 4,300 mAh
- 33% lower thickness: 8.8 mm vs 13.1 mm
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8
- Stronger performance score: 78 vs 20
- Stronger display score: 59 vs 41
- Stronger camera score: 42 vs 29
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 87
- 264% higher Peak brightness: 3,000 nits vs 825 nits
Display
| Spec | Redmi 17 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.9 ″ | 6.9 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2520 |
| Pixel density | 254 ppi | 400 ppi+57% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 825 nits | 3,000 nits+264% |
| Screen-to-body | 86.2 % | 87.1 %+1% |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi 17 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 2600 (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy in the US, Canada and China) |
| AnTuTu | — | 2,477,554 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,977Top 14% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 10,466Top 5% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | — | 38 %Bottom 2% |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 12 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256GB/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi 17 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 12 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 10 MP+25% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi 17 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,500 mAh+74% | 4,300 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W+80% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 14.2 h |
Design
| Spec | Redmi 17 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 232 g | 180 g+22% |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm+33% | 13.1 mm |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP48 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi 17 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Redmi 17 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 17 (One UI 9) |
| OS update pledge | — | 7 years |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi 17 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
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