Redmi 5A vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
The Redmi 5A (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $90 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads — 75/100 vs 17/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 has the bigger battery (4400 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,065,623 vs 180,934); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 5A doesn't; the Redmi 5A is noticeably lighter (137g vs 215g).
Redmi 5A
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- Lighter: 137g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $90 vs $1999
- Better portability (79/100 vs 66/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3065623 vs 180934
- Better Geekbench Single: 2910 vs 130
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9174 vs 488
- Bigger battery: 4400 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (76/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (78/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Redmi 5A vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 scores 58 points higher (75/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads (91/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads (76/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads (39/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Redmi 5A — 18/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 — 54/100; 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 Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (91/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (76/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 notably outperforms the Redmi 5A (39/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 5A is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).
| Specification | Redmi 5A | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 180934 | 3065623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 130 | 2910 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 488 | 9174 | |
| Display | 5.0" IPS LCD | 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | — | 2184x1968 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 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 | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 16GB / 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 / One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 140.4×70.1×8.4 mm | 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm | |
| Weight | 137 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $90 | $1999 |
Redmi 5A
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Redmi 5A
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2184x1968
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 5A
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Redmi 5A and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads Redmi 5A by 94.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1909. Redmi 5A was $1909 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (91/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (78/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (76/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 notably outperforms the Redmi 5A (39/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 5A is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 5A or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A by 58 points (75/100 vs 17/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 5A and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
The Redmi 5A has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 5A or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads on camera score (76/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 5A or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads on performance (91/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 5A over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
The Redmi 5A is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.