Redmi 5 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
The Redmi 5 Plus (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625, while the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $170 and $2899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads — 69/100 vs 20/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is faster in AnTuTu (2,926,532 vs 218,879); the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 5 Plus doesn't; the Redmi 5 Plus is noticeably lighter (180g vs 309g).
Redmi 5 Plus
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- Lighter: 180g vs 309g
- Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $2899
- Better portability (70/100 vs 20/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2926532 vs 218879
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 862
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 14/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (70/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Redmi 5 Plus vs the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold scores 49 points higher (69/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (91/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (63/100 vs 25/100). Value score: Redmi 5 Plus — 10/100, Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold — 42/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (91/100 vs 14/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (70/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (63/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 5 Plus significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (70/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | Redmi 5 Plus | Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 218879 | 2926532 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 862 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | — | 2160x1584 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5600 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 45W | |
| 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 | 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 / One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 158.5×75.5×8.1 mm | 159.2×75.0×12.9 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 309 g | |
| Launch price | $170 | $2899 |
Redmi 5 Plus
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- 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 TriFold
- 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2160x1584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 5 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Redmi 5 Plus and Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads Redmi 5 Plus by 92.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $2729. Redmi 5 Plus was $2729 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (91/100 vs 14/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (70/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (52/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (63/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 5 Plus significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (70/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 5 Plus or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold 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 TriFold?
The Redmi 5 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold — 69/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 5 Plus or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads on camera score (52/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 5 Plus or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads on performance (91/100 vs 14/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 5 Plus over the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Redmi 5 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a better fit for gamers and power users.