REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
25.6Performance86.1
66.5Display61.6
45.9Camera50.2
89.4Battery67.5
100Features94.7
8 spec wins — REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G7 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 wins this phone face-off, 71.2 to 58.1, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+60) and camera (+4). REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 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 Pro Max 5G
- Stronger display score: 67 vs 62
- Stronger battery score: 89 vs 68
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 95
- 220% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 10 MP
- 122% higher Wired charging: 100 W vs 45 W
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
- Stronger performance score: 86 vs 26
- Stronger camera score: 50 vs 46
- 525% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP
- 246% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 10,619 vs 3,070
- 242% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,528 vs 1,032
Display
| Spec | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.83 ″ | 7.6 ″+11% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 2448x1848 |
| Pixel density | 447 ppi+11% | 404 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,500 nits+17% | 3,000 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 89.5 % | 89.6 % |
Performance
| Spec | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy |
| AnTuTu | — | 2,947,517 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,032Bottom 36% | 3,528+242%Top 6% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,070Bottom 42% | 10,619+246%Top 4% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | 99 %+89%Top 30% | 53 %Bottom 11% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB | 256GB/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2/4.1 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.5 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP+220% | 10 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 10,000 mAh+108% | 4,800 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 W+122% | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 20 W |
| Active use endurance | 22.5 h+63% | 13.8 h |
Design
| Spec | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 230 g | 201 g+12% |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm+11% | 9.7 mm |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69K | IP48 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 17 (One UI 9) |
| OS update pledge | — | 7 years |
Audio
| Spec | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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