Galaxy Z Fold 8 Leak Points to Major Battery and Charging Upgrades

If leaks are accurate, Samsung’s 2026 foldables are just about two months away. The company is rumored to unveil the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Wide, and Flip 8 at an Unpacked event in London on July 22. As the said date approaches, leaks keep piling up. A recent report from Techmaniacs revealed key specifications of the Fold 8, including a major battery and charging boost.

Galaxy Z Fold 8 could finally address battery complaints

Samsung’s next book-style foldable may not look drastically different from its predecessor. However, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 could still bring a series of meaningful refinements. Most notably, it may pack a significantly larger battery, rumored at 5,000mAh. That’s a massive jump from a 4,400mAh cell used in previous models, including the Fold 7. Charging speeds may also increase from 25W to 45W.

This battery boost looks particularly impressive when you factor in dimensions. The Fold 8 allegedly measures just 4.1mm when unfolded and weighs around 210 grams. That would make it slightly thinner and lighter than its predecessor, which measures 4.2mm unfolded and weighs 215 grams. Samsung has done well to pack a bigger battery without making the device bulkier.

The overall size may remain unchanged, with the report suggesting similar screen sizes to last year. This means an 8-inch main display and a 6.5-inch cover screen. Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy chipset, previously used in the Galaxy S26 Ultra, is expected to power the Fold 8.

Another notable upgrade could arrive in the camera department. The ultrawide sensor is reportedly jumping from 12MP to 50MP, potentially bringing a major improvement in detail and low-light performance. However, the rest of the camera hardware may remain unchanged, including the 200MP primary shooter, 10MP 3x telephoto lens, and the two 10MP selfie cameras.

As always, these leaked specifications should be treated with caution. However, with an official launch fast approaching, expect more leaks to confirm the rumors in the coming weeks.