Redmi 5 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
The Redmi 5 Plus (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (2026) runs on the Exynos 2600; estimated prices are $170 and $1099. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads — 57/100 vs 10/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 has the bigger battery (4300 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 218,879); the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 5 Plus doesn't.
Redmi 5 Plus
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- Cheaper: $170 vs $1099
- Better value for money (98/100 vs 34/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 218879
- Better Geekbench Single: 3271 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11051 vs 862
- Bigger battery: 4300 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (23/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Redmi 5 Plus vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 scores 47 points higher (57/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads (77/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads (30/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads (23/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 5 Plus leads (98/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (77/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (30/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is a bit better (23/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 75/100. In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 5 Plus significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (98/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | Redmi 5 Plus | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 | Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 218879 | 3161830 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 3271 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 862 | 11051 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.9" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | — | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 158.5×75.5×8.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 180 g | 180 g | |
| Price | $170 | $1099 |
Redmi 5 Plus
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Redmi 5 Plus
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- 6.9" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 5 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Redmi 5 Plus and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads Redmi 5 Plus by 93.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $929. Redmi 5 Plus is cheaper by $929.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (77/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (30/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is a bit better (23/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 75/100.
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 5 Plus significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (98/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 5 Plus or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus by 47 points (57/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 5 Plus and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Redmi 5 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 5 Plus or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 5 Plus or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads on performance (77/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 5 Plus over the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Redmi 5 Plus is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is a better fit for active users.