The Galaxy Z Fold 8 needs battery banks that actually fit; iPhone Duo might help
Magnetic battery banks aren’t everyone’s cup of tea, but it’s hard to argue with the convenience factor they deliver. Samsung’s camera design already makes these difficult on Galaxy devices, but Galaxy Z Fold 8 only makes matters worse with a short form factor that leaves battery banks hanging way over the edge. iPhone Duo might help matters here, but the same old problem remains. more…
Magnetic battery banks offer convenience, but their placement on the Galaxy Z Fold 8 proves challenging due to the device's short form factor. The Galaxy Z Fold 8's low Qi ring leaves magnetic wallets and battery banks hanging below the bottom edge of the foldable. This issue affects other wide foldables as well. The iPhone Duo aims to address the problem by introducing smaller Qi2 battery banks that fit the short and stout form factor.
BMX recently launched one of the first models with a solid-state battery designed for the iPhone Duo. The power bank features a kickstand ring, a small display to show battery percentage, and 5,000 mAh of power, fitting perfectly without hanging below the bottom edge of the device. However, BMX informs 9to5Google that the battery bank won't fit on the Galaxy Z Fold 8 due to the camera design.
Despite this setback, the $80 power bank serves as a major improvement and may be a precursor for more compatible battery solutions for the Fold 8 and future Samsung devices.
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