Motorola Razr Fold vs Redmi 17C

The Motorola Razr Fold (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi 17C (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra; estimated prices are $1799 and $100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Razr Fold leads — 77/100 vs 25/100 (a 52-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 (3,942,923 vs 358,383); the Motorola Razr Fold has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 17C doesn't; the Redmi 17C is noticeably lighter (206g vs 285g).

The Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C by 52 points (77/100 vs 25/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Razr Fold
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 91
Battery 51
Design 0
Value for money 0
Redmi 17C
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 0
Battery 40
Design 42
Value for money 100
What makes Motorola Razr Fold better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 358383
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 432
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1416
  • Faster charging: 68W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (91/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Redmi 17C better?
  • Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5000 mAh
  • Lighter: 206g vs 285g
  • Cheaper: $100 vs $1799

  • Better design/ergonomics (42/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Razr Fold vs the Redmi 17C, the Motorola Razr Fold scores 52 points higher (77/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Razr Fold leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr Fold leads (91/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr Fold leads (51/100 vs 40/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 17C leads (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (91/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr Fold is a bit better (51/100 vs 40/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi 17C significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr Fold (42/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 17C significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr Fold (100/100 vs 0/100).

Motorola Razr Fold: The Motorola Razr Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Redmi 17C: The Redmi 17C is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Razr Fold Redmi 17C
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra
AnTuTu 3942923 358383
Geekbench Single 3640 432
Geekbench Multi 11033 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 15W 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
Dimensions 160.1×144.5×4.7 mm
Weight 285 g 206 g
Price $1799 $100
Camera comparison
Motorola Razr Fold
  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera
Redmi 17C
  • Main: 13MP f/2.2
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Razr Fold
  • 8.1" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x2200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi 17C
  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1640
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Razr Fold
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • Wireless: 15W
51
battery
Redmi 17C
  • 5160 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
40
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Razr Fold and Redmi 17C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Razr Fold Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
77/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Redmi 17C MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra
25/100 -1000.2%
358383 AnTuTu

Motorola Razr Fold leads Redmi 17C by 1000.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Razr Fold
$1799
Redmi 17C
$100

Price difference: $1699. Redmi 17C is cheaper by $1699.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (91/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Razr Fold is a bit better (51/100 vs 40/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi 17C significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr Fold (42/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 17C significantly outperforms the Motorola Razr Fold (100/100 vs 0/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Razr Fold or the Redmi 17C?

The Motorola Razr Fold significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C by 52 points (77/100 vs 25/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Razr Fold and the Redmi 17C?

The Motorola Razr Fold has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Redmi 17C — 25/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Razr Fold or the Redmi 17C?

The Motorola Razr Fold leads on camera score (91/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Razr Fold or the Redmi 17C?

The Motorola Razr Fold leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).

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. The Redmi 17C is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.