Redmi Note 17 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
The Redmi Note 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $185 and $2199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads — 78/100 vs 50/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,453,998 vs 593,849); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is thinner (4.1mm vs 8.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 17
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
What makes Redmi Note 17 better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $185 vs $2199
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 61/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3453998 vs 593849
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 952
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2328
- Faster charging: 60W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 215g vs 225g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 30/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 17 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra scores 28 points higher (78/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (67/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Redmi Note 17 — 64/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 64/100; 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 Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (96/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 78/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (67/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra are nearly equal (64/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (66/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 17 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 593849 | 3453998 | |
| Geekbench Single | 952 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2328 | 11047 | |
| Display | 7.0" OLED | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2396 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 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 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 169.7×79.1×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 225 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $185 | $2199 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 17
- 7.0" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2396
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 17
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 17 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads Redmi Note 17 by 82.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $2014. Redmi Note 17 was $2014 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (96/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 78/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (67/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra are nearly equal (64/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra 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 Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 by 28 points (78/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 17 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Redmi Note 17 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 78/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 17 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on camera score (67/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 17 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 17 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.