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Redmi Note 17 5G vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8

Redmi Note 17 5G
43.3Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8
64.9Inno Score
28.9Performance77.6
49.8Display59.2
29Camera42.1
71.3Battery59.7
46.7Features94.7
4 spec wins — Redmi Note 17 5G10 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 wins this phone face-off, 64.9 to 43.3, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+49) and features (+48). Redmi Note 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 Note 17 5G

  • Stronger battery score: 71 vs 60
  • 86% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 4,300 mAh
  • 80% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 25 W
  • 36% lower thickness: 8.4 mm vs 13.1 mm

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8

  • Stronger performance score: 78 vs 29
  • Stronger display score: 59 vs 50
  • Stronger camera score: 42 vs 29
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 47
  • 75% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 4 years

Display

Display comparison: Redmi Note 17 5G versus Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8
SpecRedmi Note 17 5GSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 8
Screen size6.99 ″+1%6.9 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDFoldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution2396x10801080x2520
Pixel density376 ppi400 ppi+6%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,800 nits3,000 nits+67%
Screen-to-body—87.1 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi Note 17 5G versus Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8
SpecRedmi Note 17 5GSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 8
ChipsetSnapdragon 4 Gen 4Samsung Exynos 2600 (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy in the US, Canada and China)
AnTuTu—2,477,554
Geekbench 6 (single)—2,977Top 14%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—10,466Top 5%
Wild Life Extreme stability—38 %Bottom 2%
RAM (max)8 GB12 GB+50%
Storage options128GB256GB/512GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi Note 17 5G versus Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8
SpecRedmi Note 17 5GSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 8
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide—12 MP
Max video1080p@30fps4K@60fps
Front camera8 MP10 MP+25%
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi Note 17 5G versus Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8
SpecRedmi Note 17 5GSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 8
Capacity8,000 mAh+86%4,300 mAh
Wired charging45 W+80%25 W
Wireless charging0 W15 W
Active use endurance—14.2 h

Design

Design comparison: Redmi Note 17 5G versus Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8
SpecRedmi Note 17 5GSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 8
Weight225 g180 g+20%
Thickness8.4 mm+36%13.1 mm
IP ratingIP65IP48
Frame material—Armor Aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi Note 17 5G versus Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8
SpecRedmi Note 17 5GSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 8
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.15.4
NFC—Yes
USBUSB-CUSB-C 3.2
eSIMNoYes

Software

Software comparison: Redmi Note 17 5G versus Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8
SpecRedmi Note 17 5GSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 8
OS at launchAndroid 16 (HyperOS 3)Android 17 (One UI 9)
OS update pledge4 years7 years+75%

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi Note 17 5G versus Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8
SpecRedmi Note 17 5GSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 8
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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