Redmi Note 17 vs Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
The Redmi Note 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4, while the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $185 and $2899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads — 69/100 vs 50/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is faster in AnTuTu (2,926,532 vs 593,849); the Redmi Note 17 is noticeably lighter (225g vs 309g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 17
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
What makes Redmi Note 17 better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5600 mAh
- Lighter: 225g vs 309g
- Cheaper at launch: $185 vs $2899
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (78/100 vs 70/100)
- Better portability (41/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2926532 vs 593849
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 952
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2328
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 17 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold scores 19 points higher (69/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (90/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (52/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Redmi Note 17 — 64/100, Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold — 46/100; 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 TriFold significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (90/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 17 is a bit better (78/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 and the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 17 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (41/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 17 | Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 593849 | 2926532 | |
| Geekbench Single | 952 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2328 | 9287 | |
| Display | 7.0" OLED | 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2396 | 2160x1584 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5600 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 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 | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 169.7×79.1×8.3 mm | 159.2×75.0×12.9 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 309 g | |
| Launch price | $185 | $2899 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 17
- 7.0" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2396
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2160x1584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 17
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 17 and Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads Redmi Note 17 by 79.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $2714. Redmi Note 17 was $2714 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (90/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 17 is a bit better (78/100 vs 70/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (52/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 and the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 17 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (41/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 17 or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 17 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 17 and the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Redmi Note 17 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold — 69/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 17 or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads on camera score (52/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 17 or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads on performance (90/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 17 over the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a better fit for gamers and power users.