Redmi Note 17 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
The Redmi Note 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4, 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 51/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4800); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 600,942); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is noticeably lighter (199g vs 225g).
Redmi Note 17
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4800 mAh
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 45/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 600942
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2210
- Lighter: 199g vs 225g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 17 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide scores 20 points higher (71/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (92/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (50/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 leads (75/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (92/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the Redmi Note 17 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (50/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (75/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (76/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 17 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 600942 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 930 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2210 | 9494 | |
| Display | 7.0" OLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2 | |
| Resolution | 1080x2396 | 1828x2584 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 169.7×79.1×8.3 mm | 161.4×123.9×4.9 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $185 | — |
Redmi Note 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Redmi Note 17
- 7.0" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2396
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 17
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi Note 17 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads Redmi Note 17 by 80.7% 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 Note 17 (92/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the Redmi Note 17 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (50/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (75/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (76/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 17 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 by 20 points (71/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 17 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Redmi Note 17 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 17 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads on camera score (50/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 17 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads on performance (92/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 17 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Redmi Note 17 is a better fit for those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a better fit for gamers and power users.