Does the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 support wireless charging?
Best answer: Yes, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 supports 15W wireless charging with compatible wireless chargers.
Same thing is not always bad, but this time it is.
Samsung hasn’t changed the battery capacity or charging speed of the Galaxy Z Fold since the Galaxy Z Fold 4. I’m sure I speak for everyone when I say it’s getting pretty tiresome. The Korean tech giant has done a great job of refining its foldables and making them mainstream, but the outdated specs have made a great device pretty uninteresting this time around.
You get the same old 4,400mAh lithium-ion battery that’s made up of two 2,200mAh batteries. The Galaxy Z Fold 6 charges at 25W wired charging speeds and 10-15W wireless charging speeds. You can also charge other devices with your Fold 6 at 4.5W reverse wireless charging speeds. There’s nothing new or revolutionary here, which I find extremely disappointing. I’ve been waiting two generations for Samsung to update its archaic charging speeds, to no avail. Perhaps the Fold 7 will bring more drastic upgrades to Samsung’s larger foldables.
However, to get compatible wireless charging speeds, you’ll need to make sure you’re using a compatible charging pad or stand. Samsung’s wireless charging profile is called Samsung Fast Charge Wireless 2.0, and it’s not available with all Qi wireless chargers, so be extra careful when buying one for your Fold 6. Additionally, your compatible 15W wireless charger must be plugged into a Quick Charge 2.0 PD adapter that’s rated for wired charging speeds of at least 25W. If you’re confused or lazy to do the research, your best bet is to avoid the confusion and buy a wireless charger and adapter directly from Samsung.
Things get worse when you factor in the Fold 6’s $100 price increase. Given that the foldable phone comes with almost exactly the same dimensions, design, cameras, battery, and charging specs, the price increase isn’t justified. Sure, the Z Fold 6 now has an IP48 water and dust rating, but it’s not worth an extra Benjamin.
The Last Fold
Samsung didn’t get too creative with the Galaxy Z Fold 6, playing it safe by keeping the camera, battery, and charging specs from the previous generation. However, you still get a new and improved Galaxy Z Fold 3 Snapdragon 8 processor and IP48 water and dust resistance.