The $1,200 Z Flip 8 Charges Slower Than a $300 Android Phone

Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 8, priced at $1,200, charges more slowly than budget Android phones costing around $300 — an embarrassing gap for a flagship device. Samsung has improved charging speeds elsewhere: the Galaxy S26 Ultra jumps to 60W and the Z Fold 8 and 8 Ultra move to 45W. However, the Z Flip 8 lags behind, continuing a long-standing criticism of Samsung's charging performance.