Redmi Note 17 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7

The Redmi Note 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4, 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 51/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 600,942); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is thinner (4.2mm vs 8.3mm).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 17 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 17
Performance 47
Display 78
Camera 30
Battery 75
Portability 41
Value for money 68
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
Performance 92
Display 78
Camera 52
Battery 39
Portability 66
Value for money
What makes Redmi Note 17 better?
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4400 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 25W

  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 600942
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 930
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2210
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 215g vs 225g

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better camera (52/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better portability (66/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Note 17 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 scores 18 points higher (69/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (92/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 leads (75/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (92/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 78/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (75/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (66/100 vs 41/100).

Redmi Note 17: The Redmi Note 17 is a better fit for those who care about battery life.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Note 17 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
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 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
Resolution 1080x2396 1968x2184
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 4400 mAh
Charging 45W 25W
Wireless charging 15W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 10 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 2600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65 IP48
Dimensions 169.7×79.1×8.3 mm 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm
Weight 225 g 215 g
Launch price $185
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 17
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Note 17
  • 7.0" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2396
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
78
display
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
  • 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
  • Resolution: 1968x2184
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
78
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 17
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless charging: no data
75
battery
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
  • 4400 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
39
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Note 17 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Note 17 Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4
51/100
600942 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
69/100 +80.7%
3119308 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads Redmi Note 17 by 80.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Note 17
$185
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (92/100 vs 47/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 78/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (52/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (75/100 vs 39/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (66/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 17 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 17 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

What is the rating of the Redmi Note 17 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?

The Redmi Note 17 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 — 69/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 17 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on camera score (52/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 17 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on performance (92/100 vs 47/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Note 17 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?

The Redmi Note 17 is a better fit for those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.