Redmi 17 vs Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
The Redmi 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads — 69/100 vs 46/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 17 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is faster in AnTuTu (2,926,532 vs 624,021); the Redmi 17 is noticeably lighter (232g vs 309g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 17
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
What makes Redmi 17 better?
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5600 mAh
- Lighter: 232g vs 309g
- Better portability (32/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2926532 vs 624021
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 976
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2250
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 62/100)
- Better display (70/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 17 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold scores 23 points higher (69/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (90/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (90/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold notably outperforms the Redmi 17 (70/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold notably outperforms the Redmi 17 (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold and the Redmi 17 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 62/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 17 is a bit better (32/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 17 | Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 624021 | 2926532 | |
| Geekbench Single | 976 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2250 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2160x1584 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 5600 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 825 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 170.1×78.4×8.8 mm | 159.2×75.0×12.9 mm | |
| Weight | 232 g | 309 g | |
| Launch price | — | $2899 |
Camera comparison
Redmi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Redmi 17
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2160x1584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi 17
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 17 and Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads Redmi 17 by 78.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi 17
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (90/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold notably outperforms the Redmi 17 (70/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold notably outperforms the Redmi 17 (52/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold and the Redmi 17 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 62/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 17 is a bit better (32/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 17 or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 by 23 points (69/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 17 and the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Redmi 17 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold — 69/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 17 or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads on camera score (52/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 17 or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads on performance (90/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 17 over the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a better fit for gamers and power users.