The Galaxy Z Fold7 might be Samsung’s most refined foldable yet, but one thing it didn’t change is the battery — and that’s raising some questions. Launched on July 9, the Z Fold7 brings updated displays and the powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, yet sticks with the same 4,400mAh battery capacity we’ve seen since the Z Fold3. So, how well does the latest model hold up compared to the predecessors in real-world use?

To find out, tech YouTuber Ben from Lover Of Tech ran a thorough battery drain test and compared the Fold7 against the Fold6 and Fold5. His tests put the phones through a demanding series of tasks: one hour each of 4K video recording, Instagram Live, TikTok browsing, YouTube playback, and music streaming.

The Fold7 delivered a total screen-on time of 5 hours, 36 minutes, and 31 seconds — a noticeable step up from the Fold 6’s 5 hours, 15 minutes, and a solid hour ahead of the Fold 5. That’s partly thanks to the power improvements of the latest Snapdragon flagship.

The Fold7 also consistently maintained a lower temperature, which is likely due to improved heat dissipation of the slimmer chassis.

Still, the unchanged 4,400mAh battery limits just how far these optimizations can go. For the Fold4 or Fold5 users, the battery gains will feel meaningful. But for the Fold6 users, the difference is too small to justify the upgrade based on endurance alone.

Bottom line: The Galaxy Z Fold7 edges out its predecessor in battery life, largely thanks to the power efficiency of the new chip. But there’s only so much you can do without upgrading the hardware — and this battery drain test proves that once again.

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