Redmi Note 17 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
The Redmi Note 17 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (2026) runs on the Exynos 2600; launch prices were $230 and $1099. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads — 66/100 vs 56/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 Pro has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4300); the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,113,347 vs 829,894); the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 17 Pro
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
What makes Redmi Note 17 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $230 vs $1099
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3113347 vs 829894
- Better Geekbench Single: 3235 vs 1009
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10904 vs 2892
- Lighter: 180g vs 226g
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 33/100)
- Better portability (80/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 17 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 scores 10 points higher (66/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro leads (73/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Redmi Note 17 Pro — 66/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 — 42/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 and the Redmi Note 17 Pro are nearly equal (35/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (73/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (80/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 17 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 | Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 829894 | 3113347 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1009 | 3235 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2892 | 10904 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×78.3×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 226 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | $230 | $1099 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 17 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- 6.9" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 17 Pro
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 17 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads Redmi Note 17 Pro by 73.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $869. Redmi Note 17 Pro was $869 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (93/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 and the Redmi Note 17 Pro are nearly equal (35/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (73/100 vs 37/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (80/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 17 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 17 Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 17 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Redmi Note 17 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 — 66/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 17 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads on performance (93/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 17 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.