Samsung Galaxy M17e vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide

The Samsung Galaxy M17e (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, 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 43/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy M17e has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4800); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 524,785); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy M17e doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is thinner (4.9mm vs 8.2mm).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e by 28 points (71/100 vs 43/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy M17e
Performance 43
Display 55
Camera 30
Battery 52
Portability 57
Value for money 64
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
Performance 92
Display 81
Camera 50
Battery 45
Portability 76
Value for money
What makes Samsung Galaxy M17e better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4800 mAh

  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 524785
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 771
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1980
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 25W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better camera (50/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better portability (76/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M17e vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide scores 28 points higher (71/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (50/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (50/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17e is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (76/100 vs 57/100).

Samsung Galaxy M17e: The Samsung Galaxy M17e is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy M17e Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 6300 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 524785 3119308
Geekbench Single 771 3041
Geekbench Multi 1980 9494
Display 6.7" PLS LCD 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
Resolution 720x1600 1828x2584
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 25W 45W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 10 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8
Brightness (peak) 800 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP54 IP48
Dimensions 167.4×77.4×8.2 mm 161.4×123.9×4.9 mm
Weight 199 g 199 g
Launch price $140
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M17e
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 10MP
50
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M17e
  • 6.7" PLS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
  • 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
  • Resolution: 1828x2584
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy M17e
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy M17e and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy M17e MediaTek Dimensity 6300
43/100
524785 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
71/100 +83.2%
3119308 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads Samsung Galaxy M17e by 83.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy M17e
$140
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (92/100 vs 43/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (81/100 vs 55/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (50/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17e is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (76/100 vs 57/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M17e or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e by 28 points (71/100 vs 43/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M17e and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?

The Samsung Galaxy M17e has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy M17e 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 Samsung Galaxy M17e or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads on performance (92/100 vs 43/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M17e over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?

The Samsung Galaxy M17e is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a better fit for gamers and power users.