Galaxy Z Fold 7 Battery: What to Expect

The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is set to arrive in the market with some anticipated improvements in battery performance and charging capabilities. As Samsung continues its tradition of releasing innovative foldable smartphones, consumers are eager to know what enhancements the new Galaxy Z Fold 7 will bring to the table in terms of battery life and charging speeds.

The Galaxy Z Fold 6 offered decent battery life in tests, with slight improvements over its predecessor, the Z Fold 5. With the introduction of the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset in the Z Fold 7, users can expect further enhancements in battery efficiency, potentially providing up to an hour of additional mixed usage time.

The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is speculated to maintain the 4,400 mAh battery capacity seen in the previous models. While this capacity has served the device well for daily use, it falls slightly behind competitors with larger batteries.

While rumors suggest no significant changes in charging speeds for the Galaxy Z Fold 7, it is likely to stick with 25W wired charging, 15W wireless charging, and 4.5W reverse wireless charging. This may lag behind some other foldable phones offering faster charging options.

With Samsung's 25W Super Fast Charging, users can anticipate the Galaxy Z Fold 7 to charge to nearly 50% in 30 minutes and reach full capacity in approximately 75-85 minutes. Although not the fastest in the market, these speeds are respectable for the device.

The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is expected to support 15W wireless charging and retain the reverse wireless charging capability, known as Wireless PowerShare. These features add convenience for users needing to charge multiple devices on the go.

The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is likely to utilize a standard USB Power Delivery (PD) PPS charger with a USB-C to USB-C cable. Consumers may need to purchase a compatible charger separately, as Samsung typically does not include one in the box.