Redmi 5 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
The Redmi 5 Plus (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads — 71/100 vs 20/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 218,879); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 5 Plus doesn't; the Redmi 5 Plus is noticeably lighter (180g vs 199g).
Redmi 5 Plus
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- Lighter: 180g vs 199g
- Overall rating 20/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 218879
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 862
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 14/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 70/100)
Comparing the Redmi 5 Plus vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide scores 51 points higher (71/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (92/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (50/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (45/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (92/100 vs 14/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (50/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (45/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a bit better (76/100 vs 70/100).
| Specification | Redmi 5 Plus | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 218879 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 862 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2 | |
| Resolution | — | 1828x2584 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 45W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 158.5×75.5×8.1 mm | 161.4×123.9×4.9 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $170 | — |
Redmi 5 Plus
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Redmi 5 Plus
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 5 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi 5 Plus and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads Redmi 5 Plus by 93.0% in our overall performance rating.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (92/100 vs 14/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (81/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (50/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (45/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a bit better (76/100 vs 70/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 5 Plus or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus by 51 points (71/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 5 Plus and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Redmi 5 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 5 Plus or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads on camera score (50/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 5 Plus or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads on performance (92/100 vs 14/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 5 Plus over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Redmi 5 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a better fit for gamers and power users.