Redmi 17 5G vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
20Performance64.4
40.9Display60.8
29Camera63.7
71.3Battery56
86.7Features60
2 spec wins — Redmi 17 5G9 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 61.4 to 42.9, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+44) and camera (+35). 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 56
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 60
- 50% higher capacity: 7,500 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 20
- Stronger display score: 61 vs 41
- Stronger camera score: 64 vs 29
- 300% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP
- 264% higher Peak brightness: 3,000 nits vs 825 nits
Display
| Spec | Redmi 17 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.9 ″ | 8 ″+16% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2504x2256 |
| Pixel density | 254 ppi | 422 ppi+66% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 825 nits | 3,000 nits+264% |
| Screen-to-body | 86.2 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi 17 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 16 GB+167% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | — |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi 17 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP+300% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3 x |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 8K |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 10 MP+25% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi 17 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,500 mAh+50% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 20 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi 17 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 232 g | 215 g+7% |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm+1% | 8.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP48 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi 17 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | — |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Redmi 17 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 17 (One UI 9) |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi 17 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | — |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | — |
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