Redmi 17 vs Tecno Phantom V Fold
The Redmi 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5, while the Tecno Phantom V Fold (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Phantom V Fold leads — 64/100 vs 46/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 17 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the Tecno Phantom V Fold is faster in AnTuTu (1,540,240 vs 624,021); the Redmi 17 is noticeably lighter (232g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 17
Tecno Phantom V Fold
What makes Redmi 17 better?
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 232g vs 299g
- Longer battery life (62/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Tecno Phantom V Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1540240 vs 624021
- Better Geekbench Single: 1967 vs 976
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5401 vs 2250
- Higher performance (74/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 17 vs the Tecno Phantom V Fold, the Tecno Phantom V Fold scores 18 points higher (64/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold leads (74/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold leads (58/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 17 leads (62/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold notably outperforms the Redmi 17 (74/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold notably outperforms the Redmi 17 (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold notably outperforms the Redmi 17 (58/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 17 is a bit better (62/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold notably outperforms the Redmi 17 (47/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 17 | Tecno Phantom V Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ | |
| AnTuTu | 624021 | 1540240 | |
| Geekbench Single | 976 | 1967 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2250 | 5401 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 7.8" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2000x2296 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, HiOS 13 Fold | |
| Brightness (peak) | 825 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 170.1×78.4×8.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 232 g | 299 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Phantom V Fold
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Redmi 17
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Phantom V Fold
- 7.8" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2000x2296
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi 17
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Phantom V Fold
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 17 and Tecno Phantom V Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Phantom V Fold leads Redmi 17 by 59.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold notably outperforms the Redmi 17 (74/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold notably outperforms the Redmi 17 (79/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold notably outperforms the Redmi 17 (58/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi 17 is a bit better (62/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold notably outperforms the Redmi 17 (47/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 17 or the Tecno Phantom V Fold?
The Tecno Phantom V Fold is noticeably better than the Redmi 17 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi 17 and the Tecno Phantom V Fold?
The Redmi 17 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Tecno Phantom V Fold — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 17 or the Tecno Phantom V Fold?
The Tecno Phantom V Fold leads on camera score (58/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 17 or the Tecno Phantom V Fold?
The Tecno Phantom V Fold leads on performance (74/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 17 over the Tecno Phantom V Fold?
The Tecno Phantom V Fold is a better fit for active users.