Redmi 17C 5G vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
20Performance64.4
39.1Display60.8
29Camera63.7
57.3Battery56
60Features60
3 spec wins — Redmi 17C 5G9 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 61.4 to 37.1, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+44) and camera (+35). Redmi 17C 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 17C 5G
- 20% higher capacity: 6,000 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 39
- Stronger camera score: 64 vs 29
- 300% higher RAM (max): 16 GB vs 4 GB
- 300% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP
Display
| Spec | Redmi 17C 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 | 810 nits | 3,000 nits+270% |
| Screen-to-body | 84.3 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi 17C 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 16 GB+300% |
| Storage options | 64/128GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | — |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi 17C 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 17C 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,000 mAh+20% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 45 W+36% |
| Wireless charging | — | 20 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi 17C 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 211 g+2% | 215 g |
| Thickness | 8.1 mm+9% | 8.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP48 |
| Frame material | — | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi 17C 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | — |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Redmi 17C 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 17 (One UI 9) |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi 17C 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | — |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | — |
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