Redmi Note 17 5G vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
28.9Performance75.8
49.8Display58.4
29Camera55.7
71.3Battery47.9
46.7Features94.7
4 spec wins — Redmi Note 17 5G11 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 wins this phone face-off, 64.6 to 43.3, pulling ahead mainly in features (+48) and performance (+47). 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 48
- 82% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 4,400 mAh
- 80% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 25 W
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- Stronger performance score: 76 vs 29
- Stronger display score: 58 vs 50
- Stronger camera score: 56 vs 29
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 47
- 300% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 17 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.99 ″ | 8 ″+14% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2396x1080 | 1968x2184 |
| Pixel density | 376 ppi+2% | 368 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,800 nits | 2,600 nits+44% |
| Screen-to-body | — | 90.6 % |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 17 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy |
| AnTuTu | — | 2,250,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,950Top 16% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 9,300Top 12% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 17 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP+300% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3 x |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 10 MP+25% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 17 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,000 mAh+82% | 4,400 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W+80% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 10 h |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 17 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 225 g | 215 g+4% |
| Thickness | 8.4 mm+6% | 8.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP65 | IP48 |
| Frame material | — | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 17 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.4 |
| NFC | — | Yes |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 17 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 16 (One UI 8) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years | 7 years+75% |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 17 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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