Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Flip 5 charging speeds have surprises

Unlike some of its Chinese rivals, Samsung has been uninterested in the charging speed game. None of its recent smartphones charge at a faster speed than 45W, with the majority of them topping out at 25W. It will be no different with the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5. The upcoming foldable duo will seemingly offer a maximum charging speed of 25W.

Certification reveals Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 charging speeds

Samsung’s 2023 foldable smartphones recently picked up a CCC (China Compulsory Certificate) regulatory certification. The official listing shows the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 with model numbers SM-F9460 and SM-F7310, respectively. These are the Chinese versions of the foldable duo. The certification reveals that both models charge at a maximum speed of 25W (9V/2.77A or 11V/2.25A).

While 25W of charging speed may seem paltry for a phone costing north of $1,500, it isn’t surprising. As said earlier, Samsung has been playing it safe when it comes to smartphone charging tech.

At a time when Chinese brands like Oppo, Vivo, Xiaomi, Realme, and iQOO are pushing things to 200W and beyond, the Korean behemoth has been able to attract consumers with just 25W and 45W speeds.

Unsurprisingly, Samsung has no interest in trying to fix something that isn’t broken. The Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 will arrive with 25W of fast charging. The Chinese regulatory body tested the devices using the company’s standard 25W charger (model number EP-TA800).

Of course, the company won’t provide the charging brick in the retail box. Those days are long gone. You have to buy the charger separately if you don’t have a spare one in your home.

The new Samsung foldables will bring other upgrades

The CCC certification doesn’t reveal anything else about the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5. However, there have been plenty of leaks and rumors about the two foldables in recent weeks. Based on those reports, we are in for substantial upgrades this year.

For starters, the 2023 foldable duo will feature a new type of hinge that reduces the thickness of the devices. It also reduces the display crease and helps bring the weight down. The Flip model gets a much bigger 3.4-inch cover display while both models will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy. That’s the same chipset that powers the Galaxy S23 series globally.

Rumors are that Samsung could unveil the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 at the end of July or in early August this year. We should hear more about the two foldables in the coming months.