Redmi 17C vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
The Redmi 17C (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $100 and $1531. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads — 69/100 vs 33/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 17C has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 358,383); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 17C doesn't.
Redmi 17C
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 4400 mAh
- Lighter: 206g vs 215g
- Cheaper: $100 vs $1531
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 39/100)
- Better value for money (50/100 vs 42/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 358383
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1416
- Faster charging: 25W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (78/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 53/100)
Comparing the Redmi 17C vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 scores 36 points higher (69/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (92/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 17C leads (54/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (92/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (78/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 17C notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (54/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a bit better (66/100 vs 53/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 17C is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Redmi 17C | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 358383 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2 | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | — | 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 215 g | |
| Price | $100 | $1531 |
Redmi 17C
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Redmi 17C
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 17C
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Redmi 17C and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads Redmi 17C by 88.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $1431. Redmi 17C is cheaper by $1431.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (92/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (78/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (52/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi 17C notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (54/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a bit better (66/100 vs 53/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 17C is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 17C or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C by 36 points (69/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 17C and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Redmi 17C has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 — 69/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 17C or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on camera score (52/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 17C or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on performance (92/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 17C over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Redmi 17C is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.