Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 battery and charging speed
Should battery life and battery performance frighten foldable phones' owners? In a category where power consumption is scrutinized, especially with the device's multitasking capabilities and larger screen, assessing the battery performance of the Galaxy Z Fold 5 compared to its predecessor becomes crucial in determining its practicality and appeal to users.
The Galaxy Z Fold 5, though not the latest in the tech world (ahem, don't forget the Z Fold 6!) since its unveiling, remains Samsung's flagship foldable in the foldable kingdom. Equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset — now playing second fiddle to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 — it still packs a punch. With 12GB of RAM and up to 1TB of storage, it puts many non-folding phones to shame.
But all this cutting-edge tech would be pretty useless if the Galaxy Z Fold 5 didn't perform well in the battery department. Having a device loaded with the latest features is great, but if it dies on you in the middle of the day, what's the point?
So, the big question is: can the Galaxy Z Fold 5's battery last a full day without needing a charge? And importantly, does it outdo its predecessor, the Galaxy Z Fold 4, in terms of battery life?
Let's go for it!
Does the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 have better battery life?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 comes with a 4,400mAh battery, which, if you're a Galaxy Z Fold aficionado, should ring a bell and remind you of something. Correct, that's the same 4,400mAh battery capacity that its predecessor, the Galaxy Z Fold 4, came with.
The Galaxy Z Fold 5 will last you through the whole day with regular use, but it doesn't offer better battery life than the Galaxy Z Fold 4 despite having more power-efficient silicon under the hood. You will be able to stream videos for 6h 30 min; browse the web for 9h 22 min, or play games for 5h 34 min straight before the need to charge your Galaxy Z Fold 5.
How much battery does the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 have?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 has two power cells that add up to 4400mAh. Sounds familiar? Well, that is because the Galaxy Z Fold 4 also comes with two batteries, which together also add up to 4400mAh. In other words, we didn't receive a battery upgrade this year.
Does the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 have wireless charging?
Yes. It would be a major disappointment if it didn't. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 supports up to 15W wireless charging. Not the greatest wireless charging speed out there for sure, but at the end of the day, it's better to have some and to be able to use a wireless charger to charge your Galaxy Z Fold 5.
Does the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 have reverse wireless charging?
Another win for Samsung's latest foldable. Yes, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 has reverse wireless charging. As for the charging speed, the Galaxy Z Fold 5 supports 4.5W, similar to the Galaxy Z Fold 4, so no changes here.
What charger does the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 use?
How fast does the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 charge?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 needs 80 minutes to fully charge itself with wired charging and 133 minutes with wireless charging. In comparison, the Galaxy Z Fold 4 needs only 73 minutes to fill its tank with its 25W wired charging.
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