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Redmi Note 17 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6

Redmi Note 17
42.9Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
58.4Inno Score
28.9Performance60.9
52.3Display58.6
30.7Camera46.9
71.3Battery47.9
33.3Features94.7
6 spec wins — Redmi Note 179 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 wins this phone face-off, 58.4 to 42.9, pulling ahead mainly in features (+61) and performance (+32). Redmi Note 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 Note 17

  • Stronger battery score: 71 vs 48
  • 80% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 25 W
  • 75% higher capacity: 7,700 mAh vs 4,400 mAh
  • 60% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 10 MP
  • 30% lower thickness: 8.5 mm vs 12.1 mm

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6

  • Stronger performance score: 61 vs 29
  • Stronger display score: 59 vs 52
  • Stronger camera score: 47 vs 31
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 33
  • 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB

Display

Display comparison: Redmi Note 17 versus Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
SpecRedmi Note 17Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
Screen size6.99 ″7.6 ″+9%
Panel typeAMOLEDFoldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution1080x23961856x2160
Pixel density376 ppi+1%374 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,800 nits2,600 nits+44%
Screen-to-body88.4 %90.5 %+2%

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi Note 17 versus Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
SpecRedmi Note 17Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
ChipsetSnapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy
AnTuTu—1,820,000
Geekbench 6 (single)—2,270Top 24%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—7,000Top 23%
RAM (max)8 GB12 GB+50%
Storage options128GB / 256GB256/512GB/1TB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi Note 17 versus Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
SpecRedmi Note 17Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide—12 MP
Telephoto—10 MP
Optical zoom—3 x
Max video1080p@30fps8K@30fps
Front camera16 MP+60%10 MP
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi Note 17 versus Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
SpecRedmi Note 17Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
Capacity7,700 mAh+75%4,400 mAh
Wired charging45 W+80%25 W
Wireless charging0 W15 W
Active use endurance—10 h

Design

Design comparison: Redmi Note 17 versus Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
SpecRedmi Note 17Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
Weight224 g+6%239 g
Thickness8.5 mm+30%12.1 mm
IP ratingIP65IP48
Frame materialPlasticArmor Aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi Note 17 versus Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
SpecRedmi Note 17Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.05.3
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-CUSB-C 3.2
eSIMNoYes

Software

Software comparison: Redmi Note 17 versus Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
SpecRedmi Note 17Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
OS at launchAndroid 16 (HyperOS 3)Android 14 (One UI 6.1.1)
OS update pledge—7 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi Note 17 versus Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
SpecRedmi Note 17Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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