Redmi Note 17 5G vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
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
| Spec | Redmi Note 17 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.99 ″ | 8 ″+14% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2396x1080 | 2504x2256 |
| Pixel density | 376 ppi | 422 ppi+12% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,800 nits | 3,000 nits+67% |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 17 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | — |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 17 5G | 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 | 8 MP | 10 MP+25% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 17 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,000 mAh+60% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 20 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 17 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 6.0 |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 17 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 17 (One UI 9) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 17 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | — |
| 3.5mm jack | No | — |
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