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John Velasco

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra, and Flip 8 battery life tested — silicon carbon pays off

The Samsung Galaxy Z 8 lineup in hand.

As much as I rave about the extra utility that the best foldable phones have over traditional slabs, there’s one unspoken compromise they make: subpar battery life. Even though I personally don't mind topping off at some point during the workday, doing so can be a deal breaker for anyone who craves all-day endurance.

With the launch of Samsung’s new foldables, they certainly have a lot to prove — more so when they’re also some of the thinnest and lightest models to date. The Galaxy Z Flip 8, Z Fold 8, and Z Fold 8 Ultra are notable as the first Samsung devices to adopt silicon-carbon batteries, which pack more capacity without adding extra bulk.

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