The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is finally official, bringing refined hardware, improved durability, and better displays. However, many fans were quick to notice that the battery capacity remains nearly identical to its predecessor despite the advancements in battery technology. Now, Samsung has addressed the reason behind this decision.
Here’s why Samsung didn’t upgrade the Galaxy Z Fold 7’s battery
The South Korean tech giant shared a statement with SamMobile. They had reached out to Samsung to ask why only the Galaxy Z Flip 7 received a battery upgrade (from 4,000mAh to 4,300mAh). Samsung’s flagship Galaxy Z Fold series hasn’t seen a battery upgrade since the Galaxy Z Fold 3 from back in 2021. The brand addressed this by claiming that only Galaxy Z Flip users were asking for a bugger battery.
On the other hand, the Galaxy Z Fold fans had different demands. They prioritized different features like an improved camera system, a slimmer and lighter design, and a wider cover screen. So we can assume that making the Galaxy Z Fold 7 thinner was Samsung’s primary focus this year, which is why there was no notable battery change. While this is still behind Chinese competitors with even thinner designs and massive batteries, Samsung is at least catching up in the design department.
The company would have to start using the newer silicon carbon anode batteries to pack higher density cells without increasing the thickness of their smartphones. So it remains to be seen when this shift actually happens, the next-gen flagships like the Galaxy S26 lineup could finally employ this technology. But details on that are still scarce, so take this with a grain of salt for now.
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