Redmi Note 17 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
28.9Performance64.4
52.3Display60.8
30.7Camera63.7
71.3Battery56
33.3Features60
3 spec wins — Redmi Note 1710 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 (+36) and camera (+33). 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 56
- 60% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 10 MP
- 54% higher capacity: 7,700 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 29
- Stronger display score: 61 vs 52
- Stronger camera score: 64 vs 31
- Stronger features score: 60 vs 33
- 300% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 17 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.99 ″ | 8 ″+14% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1080x2396 | 2504x2256 |
| Pixel density | 376 ppi | 422 ppi+12% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,800 nits | 3,000 nits+67% |
| Screen-to-body | 88.4 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 17 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | — |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 17 | 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 | 16 MP+60% | 10 MP |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 17 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,700 mAh+54% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 20 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 17 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 224 g | 215 g+4% |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm+4% | 8.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP65 | IP48 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 17 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | — |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 17 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 17 (One UI 9) |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 17 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | — |
| 3.5mm jack | No | — |
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