Redmi 5 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
The Redmi 5 Plus (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads — 69/100 vs 20/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 has the bigger battery (4400 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 218,879); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 5 Plus doesn't; the Redmi 5 Plus is noticeably lighter (180g vs 215g).
Redmi 5 Plus
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- Lighter: 180g vs 215g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 66/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 218879
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 862
- Bigger battery: 4400 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 14/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (78/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Redmi 5 Plus vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 scores 49 points higher (69/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (92/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (39/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (92/100 vs 14/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a bit better (39/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 5 Plus and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 are nearly equal (70/100 vs 66/100).
| Specification | Redmi 5 Plus | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 218879 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 862 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2 | |
| Resolution | — | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 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 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 158.5×75.5×8.1 mm | 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $170 | — |
Redmi 5 Plus
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Redmi 5 Plus
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 5 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Redmi 5 Plus and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads Redmi 5 Plus by 93.0% in our overall performance rating.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (92/100 vs 14/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (78/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (52/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a bit better (39/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 5 Plus and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 are nearly equal (70/100 vs 66/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 5 Plus or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus by 49 points (69/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 5 Plus and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Redmi 5 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 — 69/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 5 Plus 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 5 Plus or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on performance (92/100 vs 14/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 5 Plus over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Redmi 5 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.