Samsung Fold 8 Models to Gain 45W Charging

Samsung's upcoming foldable smartphones are poised for a charging speed upgrade on select models, according to recent regulatory filings in China. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 and a new wide-format variant, known as the Galaxy Wide Fold, both support 45W wired charging, marking the first increase for the company's book-style foldables in nearly six years. In contrast, the Galaxy Z Flip 8 appears set to retain the 25W charging of its predecessor.

The filings with China's 3C certification authority, which often preview device specifications ahead of release, list the Galaxy Z Fold 8 under model number SM-F9760 and the Galaxy Wide Fold as SM-F9710. These Chinese variants indicate support for 15 volts at 3 amps, equating to 45W fast charging, or alternatively 10 volts at 4.5 amps. The Galaxy Z Flip 8, listed as SM-F7760, shows 9 volts at approximately 2.77 amps, confirming no wired charging improvement from the 25W level seen in prior Flip models.

This development addresses a longstanding limitation in Samsung's foldable lineup. Since the Galaxy Z Fold 2 debuted with 25W charging in 2020, subsequent models including the recently released Galaxy Z Fold 7 have stuck with that speed, despite...