Does the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 support Qi2 wireless charging?
Best answer: Yes, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 includes Qi2 wireless charging support. That said, it only adheres to the 'Qi2 Ready' specification, as there are no integrated magnets. You'll require a compatible case if you want magnetic alignment and better accessory support. The 10W wireless charging speed is a bewildering downgrade as well. All this is true for the cheaper Galaxy Z 7 FE too.
What you should know about wireless charging support with the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE
Samsung has introduced a bunch of new devices at its Galaxy Unpacked event, including not one, but two flip-style foldables. The Galaxy Z Flip 7 and the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE are the result of Samsung following Motorola's approach of having a top-of-the-line premium device, alongside a (relatively) affordable model that's essentially the same as the previous-gen top-tier phone, but with some changes here and there. As such, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 sports a refreshed design, complete with a bigger edge-to-edge outer display, a larger inner screen, and much more. Conversely, if you were to compare the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE vs. Galaxy Z Flip 6, you'd notice they are practically the same, except for minor differences on the inside.
Apart from the usual hardware upgrades, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 comes with a larger 4,300mAh battery. The Galaxy Z Flip 7E, on the other hand, features a 4,000mAh battery. That's all great, but are there any (wireless) charging improvements?
Sadly, the answer is no. The Galaxy Z Flip 7 and the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE still feature 25W wired charging, which pales in comparison to what you can get on some of the best cheap Android phones (including those from Samsung) costing several hundred dollars less.
Things get even worse when it comes to wireless charging. Although the Galaxy Z Flip 7 complies with the Qi2 standard, the lack of any built-in magnets means that it's still a 'Qi2 Ready' smartphone. If you want compatibility with magnetic accessories, you'll have to get one of the best Galaxy Z Flip 7 cases for the most optimum experience. However, what's truly baffling is that the wireless charging support has been downgraded to a mere 10W, which is simply unacceptable for a 2025 flagship. Take a comparative look at the Galaxy Z Flip 7 vs. Motorola Razr Ultra 2025, and you'll see just far behind the former really is.
Of course, everything isn't bad. Samsung's new flip-style foldables have a lot of good stuff, including top-of-the-line hardware, feature-laden software crammed with AI-powered utilities, and more. However, year after year, we can't help but feel a tad miffed at Samsung's indifferent approach when it comes to upping their charging game.
For more news and information on Samsung’s freshest foldables, check out our Ultimate Guide.
Futuristic flip-style foldable
With the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7, you get a refreshed design highlighted by an even bigger and more useful cover display, versatile software with a laundry list of AI-based features, and much more. However, the compact flagship continues to be a disappointment as far as charging goes.
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