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Redmi 17C (China) vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE

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27.9Inno Score
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WINNER
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE
50.6Inno Score
20Performance45.6
38.8Display58.3
20.5Camera42.1
40.3Battery36.9
20Features94.7
4 spec wins — Redmi 17C (China)12 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE wins this phone face-off, 50.6 to 27.9, pulling ahead mainly in features (+75) and performance (+26). Redmi 17C (China) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Redmi 17C (China)

  • Stronger battery score: 40 vs 37
  • 45% lower thickness: 8.2 mm vs 14.9 mm
  • 29% higher capacity: 5,160 mAh vs 4,000 mAh
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE

  • Stronger performance score: 46 vs 20
  • Stronger display score: 58 vs 39
  • Stronger camera score: 42 vs 21
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 20
  • 333% higher Peak brightness: 2,600 nits vs 600 nits

Display

Display comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE
Screen size6.88 ″+3%6.7 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDFoldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution720x16401080x2640
Pixel density260 ppi426 ppi+64%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness600 nits2,600 nits+333%
Screen-to-body84 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G81 UltraSamsung Exynos 2400
Geekbench 6 (single)—2,044Top 33%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—6,761Top 26%
RAM (max)4 GB8 GB+100%
Storage options64/128GB128/256GB

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE
Main camera13 MP50 MP+285%
Main aperturef/2.2f/1.8
Ultra-wide—12 MP
Max video1080p@30fps4K@60fps
Front camera5 MP10 MP+100%
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE
Capacity5,160 mAh+29%4,000 mAh
Wired charging18 W25 W+39%
Wireless charging—15 W

Design

Design comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE
Weight206 g187 g+9%
Thickness8.2 mm+45%14.9 mm
IP rating—IP48
Frame materialPlasticArmor Aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.45.4
NFCNoYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
eSIMNoYes

Software

Software comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE
OS at launchAndroid 16 (HyperOS 3)Android 16 (One UI 8)
OS update pledge—7 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5mm jackYesNo

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