Redmi 17 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
The Redmi 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $199 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads — 75/100 vs 51/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,065,623 vs 652,054).
Redmi 17
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $1999
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 39/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3065623 vs 652054
- Better Geekbench Single: 2910 vs 943
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9174 vs 2410
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (76/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (78/100 vs 75/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Redmi 17 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 scores 24 points higher (75/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads (91/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads (76/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 17 leads (68/100 vs 39/100). Value score: Redmi 17 — 66/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 — 54/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (91/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and the Redmi 17 are nearly equal (78/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (76/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 17 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (68/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 notably outperforms the Redmi 17 (66/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Redmi 17 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 652054 | 3065623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 943 | 2910 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2410 | 9174 | |
| Display | 6.9" LCD | 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2460x1080 | 2184x1968 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 145 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | — | 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $199 | $1999 |
Redmi 17
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Redmi 17
- 6.9" LCD
- Resolution: 2460x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2184x1968
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 17
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Redmi 17 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads Redmi 17 by 78.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1800. Redmi 17 was $1800 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (91/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and the Redmi 17 are nearly equal (78/100 vs 75/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (76/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi 17 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (68/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 notably outperforms the Redmi 17 (66/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 17 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 by 24 points (75/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 17 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
The Redmi 17 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 17 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads on camera score (76/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 17 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads on performance (91/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 17 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
The Redmi 17 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.