Key Facts

• The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra support wireless charging at up to 20W, which is 5W faster than Samsung's previous foldable phones, but they do not have native Qi2 functionality.
• Instead of featuring built-in Qi2 magnets, the devices are labeled as "Qi2 Ready", requiring users to purchase cases with their own magnetic rings to gain the same functionality.
• The Qi2 standard was finalized by the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) nearly three years ago, and since then, Samsung has made various hardware improvements, including adopting silicon-carbon cells and redesigning internal hardware to make the devices thinner.
• The lack of built-in magnets in the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Fold 8 Ultra limits user options for cases, as they must choose cases with built-in magnetic rings, which are typically more expensive than standard cases.
• The omission of native Qi2 support is notable, especially given the devices' high price point, with buyers expecting every reasonable everyday convenience possible, particularly features that complement the foldable form factor.