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; launch prices were $100 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads — 75/100 vs 32/100 (a 43-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 (3,065,623 vs 358,608); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 17C doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is thinner (4.2mm vs 8.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 17C
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
What makes Redmi 17C better?
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 4400 mAh
- Lighter: 206g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $1999
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3065623 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 2910 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9174 vs 1416
- Faster charging: 25W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (76/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (78/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 17C vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 scores 43 points higher (75/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (91/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (76/100 vs 10/100). Value score: Redmi 17C — 52/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 — 58/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (91/100 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 (76/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 17C is a bit better (46/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a bit better (66/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 17C | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 358608 | 3065623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 2910 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 9174 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 2184x1968 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 145 | |
| 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 / One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $100 | $1999 |
Camera comparison
Redmi 17C
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Redmi 17C
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2184x1968
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi 17C
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 17C and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads Redmi 17C by 88.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1899. Redmi 17C was $1899 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (91/100 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 (76/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi 17C is a bit better (46/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a bit better (66/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 17C or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C by 43 points (75/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 17C and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Redmi 17C has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 17C or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on camera score (76/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 17C or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on performance (91/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 17C over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.