Updated
Updated · 9to5Google · Jun 29
Samsung Leaks Show 45W Z Fold 8 Charging as Watch Ultra 2 Hits 5,000 Nits
Updated
Updated · 9to5Google · Jun 29

Samsung Leaks Show 45W Z Fold 8 Charging as Watch Ultra 2 Hits 5,000 Nits

3 articles · Updated · 9to5Google · Jun 29

Summary

  • New leaks say Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8, Z Fold 8 Ultra and Z Flip 8 will all support 45W charging, a step up from the Z Fold 7’s 25W rate.
  • The same leak pegs the Z Fold 8 Ultra at 3,600 nits peak brightness, up from 2,600 nits on the prior model, while earlier reports pointed to a 5,000mAh battery.
  • Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 is tipped to reach 5,000 nits from 3,000 nits on the first Watch Ultra, with the latest leak also reinforcing an 800mAh battery.
  • That watch is also rumored to carry an IP69K water-and-dust rating, indicating resistance to high-pressure and hot-water exposure at the top end of consumer-device protection.
  • Samsung is expected to unveil the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 and Z Fold 8 lineup at a Galaxy Unpacked event in July.

Insights

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