Samsung‘s next foldable may finally address one of the most common complaints about the Galaxy Z Fold series.
According to Ice Universe, the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is expected to feature a 5,000mAh battery paired with 45W wired charging. If accurate, that would be a noticeable step up from the Galaxy Z Fold 7, which shipped with a 4,400mAh battery and 25W charging.
Samsung has kept the Fold series at 4,400mAh for several generations, even as competitors like the Oppo Find N6 and the Honor Magic V5 have reached the 6,000mAh mark. A jump to 5,000mAh would not suddenly make the rumored Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra a battery monster, but it would certainly narrow the gap.
What’s particularly interesting is that the larger battery reportedly comes without any penalty in size or weight. Ice Universe claims the Fold 8 Ultra will remain around 215g while measuring roughly 4.1mm unfolded and 8.9mm folded.
Current rumors point to two different Fold models. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is expected to retain the familiar tall-and-narrow form factor Samsung has used for years. Meanwhile, the wider Fold variant, which earlier leaks referred to as the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide, is rumored to adopt a shorter and noticeably wider design. Recent reports suggest Samsung may ultimately market that device simply as the Galaxy Z Fold 8.
The wider model is also rumored to receive battery and charging upgrades of its own. Some reports point to a 4,800mAh battery combined with the same 45W charging support.
The battery upgrade may end up being one of the biggest changes in the Fold 8 lineup. Bigger batteries benefit users every single day, long after the excitement surrounding new designs and specifications wears off.
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