Samsung’s upcoming foldable smartphones, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Galaxy Z Fold 7, are expected to bring a couple of minor improvements including a redesigned hinge, a slightly larger battery (for the Flip), and a 200MP camera for the book-style foldable. However, China’s 3C certification platform reveals some disappointing information as well: the charging speed.
While we have seen some battery life improvements over the years (mostly thanks to the more efficient chips), we are yet to see an improvement in the charging seed that’s worth mentioning. The Galaxy Z Fold 2 (from 2020) and Z Flip 4 (from 2022) were the first Galaxy foldable phones to support 25W wired charging. It has been years this aspect has seen an upgrade.
China’s 3C reveals the charging speed of the upcoming foldables
Recent certifications from the China Compulsory Certification (CCC or 3C) reveal that two new Samsung devices, bearing model numbers SM-F7660 and SM-F9660, were tested with the EP-TA800 charger. It supports a maximum output of 25W (9V/2.77A).
Judging from the pattern of the model numbers, the two phones are believed to be the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Galaxy Z Fold 7. While this doesn’t confirm that 25W is the maximum charging speed, one of the primary purposes of certification testing for phones is to ensure safety. So it’s likely that the phones will be tested with the maximum supported charging speed with an official charger.
As for the rumored specifications, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 is rumored to feature a 4,300mAh battery (up from 4,000 mAh), while the Galaxy Z Fold 7 could retain its 4,400mAh battery. Both devices will reportedly pack larger displays, with the Z Flip 7 reportedly sporting a 6.85-inch foldable screen and a 4-inch cover screen, and the Z Fold 7 expected to have a 6.5-inch cover screen and an 8.2-inch foldable screen.
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