Samsung tri fold phone charging speed tipped

India Today

22-04-2025

Samsung's upcoming tri-fold phone might turn heads with its design, but it may not impress when it comes to charging speed. According to a latest leak, the device will support charging speeds between 23W and 24W — slower than many of Samsung's flagship models. This is especially surprising considering the tri-fold is expected to be the brand's most expensive phone yet. While the design will likely attract attention, many users today also care about how fast their phones can charge. And in this area, Samsung's tri-fold could fall short of expectations, especially when compared to competitors offering 80W, 100W or even 120W fast charging.advertisementOver the years, Samsung has remained conservative with its charging speeds. While many budget and mid-range phones from other brands offer incredibly fast charging, Samsung's premium models like the Galaxy S series have capped out at 45W. So, this tri-fold's rumoured 23W–24W charging speed — possibly marketed as 25W — feels like a step backwards, especially in a market where speed is seen as essential.
Source: PandaFlash/ X (formerly Twitter)
This information comes from a leak by PandaFlash on X (formerly Twitter), who claims the device's charging speed was tested and found to be in the lower range. Although this is not an official confirmation, and the final retail unit may perform differently, it still gives us a general idea of what to expect.
Despite this slow charging rumour, Samsung's tri-fold phone could still be an exciting product. The company has been working on foldable phones for years and is now expected to reveal its first tri-fold device later in 2025. Internally, Samsung is calling it 'Q7M', and it has appeared in the GSMA database under the model number SM-F968. There are two versions of the device listed — SM-F9680 and SM-F968N — believed to be for China and South Korea, respectively.advertisementThat means the tri-fold phone may not launch globally, at least at first. Reports suggest that Samsung is focusing on a limited launch in select markets, with India and other regions possibly missing out during the initial phase.As for the design, Samsung is expected to use a dual-inner folding screen, meaning both sides fold inward. This contrasts with Huawei's Mate XT, which folds in a zigzag style. Samsung's approach could protect the main display when folded and may even include S Pen support, as one of the patents shows a slot for the stylus.While many details are still under wraps, fans worldwide are eagerly waiting to see if Samsung's tri-fold phone lives up to the hype — and whether it will make its way to markets beyond China and South Korea.