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Redmi Note 17 5G vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra

Redmi Note 17 5G
43.3Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
61.4Inno Score
28.9Performance64.4
49.8Display60.8
29Camera63.7
71.3Battery56
46.7Features60
2 spec wins — Redmi Note 17 5G10 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 61.4 to 43.3, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+36) and camera (+35). 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 56
  • 60% higher capacity: 8,000 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 50
  • Stronger camera score: 64 vs 29
  • Stronger features score: 60 vs 47
  • 300% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP

Display

Display comparison: Redmi Note 17 5G versus Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
SpecRedmi Note 17 5GSamsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Screen size6.99 ″8 ″+14%
Panel typeAMOLEDFoldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution2396x10802504x2256
Pixel density376 ppi422 ppi+12%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,800 nits3,000 nits+67%

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi Note 17 5G versus Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
SpecRedmi Note 17 5GSamsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
ChipsetSnapdragon 4 Gen 4Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy
RAM (max)8 GB16 GB+100%
Storage options128GB256/512GB/1TB
Storage typeUFS 2.2—

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi Note 17 5G versus Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
SpecRedmi Note 17 5GSamsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Main camera50 MP200 MP+300%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.7
Ultra-wide—50 MP
Telephoto—10 MP
Optical zoom—3 x
Max video1080p@30fps8K
Front camera8 MP10 MP+25%
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi Note 17 5G versus Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
SpecRedmi Note 17 5GSamsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Capacity8,000 mAh+60%5,000 mAh
Wired charging45 W45 W
Wireless charging0 W20 W

Design

Design comparison: Redmi Note 17 5G versus Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
SpecRedmi Note 17 5GSamsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Weight225 g215 g+4%
Thickness8.4 mm+6%8.9 mm
IP ratingIP65IP48
Frame material—Armor Aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi Note 17 5G versus Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
SpecRedmi Note 17 5GSamsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.16.0
USBUSB-CUSB-C
eSIMNoYes

Software

Software comparison: Redmi Note 17 5G versus Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
SpecRedmi Note 17 5GSamsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
OS at launchAndroid 16 (HyperOS 3)Android 17 (One UI 9)
OS update pledge4 years—

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi Note 17 5G versus Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
SpecRedmi Note 17 5GSamsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Stereo speakersNo—
3.5mm jackNo—

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