GoKawiilC. Scott Brown / Android Authority
TL;DR Samsung’s apparent Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Wide Fold have appeared on a regulatory website.
The phones are listed with 45W charging speeds, which would be a major upgrade for the Z Fold 8.
Meanwhile, the Galaxy Z Flip 8 was listed with 25W wired charging.
The Galaxy Z Fold 7 delivered a long-overdue design overhaul for the Fold series, but Samsung stuck with measly 25W charging speeds. The company is widely tipped to launch the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and a so-called Wide Fold later this year, and a regulatory filing has revealed some welcome news.
Don’t want to miss the best from Android Authority? Set us as a favorite source in Google Discover to never miss our latest exclusive reports, expert analysis, and much more.
to never miss our latest exclusive reports, expert analysis, and much more. You can also set us as a preferred source in Google Search by clicking the button below.
China’s 3C body has posted regulatory filings for the apparent Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Wide Fold (h/t: SammyGuru). The former has the model number SM-F9760, which lines up well with the Z Fold 7’s F966x model number. The “0” at the end of a Samsung model number typically indicates a China variant. Meanwhile, the purported Galaxy Wide Fold features the model number SM-F9710, in line with previous Wide Fold leaks.
A closer look at both images reveals that these foldable phones are listed with 45W wired charging (15V/3A or 10V/4.5A). This would be a significant upgrade for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 in particular, as every Fold since the Fold 2 has topped out at 25W. It also comes as leaks point to the Fold 8 gaining a 5,000mAh battery, which would also be an overdue upgrade. So the combo of faster wired charging and a larger battery should make for similar or even faster charging times.
This isn’t the only upcoming Galaxy foldable phone listed by 3C, either. The Galaxy Z Flip 8, bearing the model number SM-F7760, also appeared on the website just before the Fold devices. This model number aligns with previous Flip 8 leaks. Check out the listing below.
... continue reading