Motorola Razr Fold vs Redmi 17C
The Motorola Razr Fold (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Redmi 17C (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra; launch prices were $1799 and $100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Razr Fold leads — 83/100 vs 32/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 17C has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Motorola Razr Fold is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 358,608); the Motorola Razr Fold has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 17C doesn't; the Redmi 17C is noticeably lighter (206g vs 285g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Razr Fold
Redmi 17C
What makes Motorola Razr Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 1416
- Faster charging: 68W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi 17C better?
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 206g vs 285g
- Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $1799
- Better portability (53/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Razr Fold vs the Redmi 17C, the Motorola Razr Fold scores 51 points higher (83/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Razr Fold leads (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr Fold leads (91/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr Fold leads (68/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Motorola Razr Fold — 74/100, Redmi 17C — 52/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Razr Fold notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (91/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr Fold notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (68/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 17C and the Motorola Razr Fold are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Razr Fold | Redmi 17C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 3057215 | 358608 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 1416 | |
| Display | 8.1" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2480x2200 | 720x1640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IPX9 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 160.1×144.5×4.7 mm | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 285 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $1799 | $100 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Razr Fold
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi 17C
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Motorola Razr Fold
- 8.1" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x2200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 17C
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Razr Fold
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi 17C
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Razr Fold and Redmi 17C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Razr Fold leads Redmi 17C by 752.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1699. Redmi 17C was $1699 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (90/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Razr Fold notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (81/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (91/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr Fold notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (68/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 17C and the Motorola Razr Fold are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Razr Fold or the Redmi 17C?
The Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C by 51 points (83/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Razr Fold and the Redmi 17C?
The Motorola Razr Fold has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Redmi 17C — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Razr Fold or the Redmi 17C?
The Motorola Razr Fold leads on camera score (91/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Razr Fold or the Redmi 17C?
The Motorola Razr Fold leads on performance (90/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Razr Fold over the Redmi 17C?
The Motorola Razr Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.