Samsung’s Galaxy S25 FE Gets a Key Upgrade Missing in the Z Fold 7
Samsung’s budget-friendly Galaxy S25 FE is shaping up to offer some surprising upgrades—ones that even the company’s priciest foldable, the Galaxy Z Fold 7, still lacks.
The Fan Edition (FE) lineup has come a long way since Samsung first introduced the Galaxy Note FE in 2017. But it was the Galaxy S20 FE in 2020 that truly set the standard for these value-packed devices. Now, as we await the S25 FE, early leaks suggest it will bring some notable improvements—especially in areas where even Samsung’s flagship models fall short.
Bigger Battery, Faster Charging—A First for Samsung’s FE Line
While details about the Galaxy S25 FE are still limited, a few key upgrades have surfaced. Most notably, Samsung is boosting both battery capacity and charging speeds—something its premium Z Fold 7 still doesn’t offer.
The S25 FE is expected to pack a 4,900mAh battery, a modest but welcome 200mAh increase over its predecessor. That puts it close to the Galaxy S25 Ultra’s 5,000mAh cell, making endurance slightly better—especially paired with the more efficient Exynos 2400 chipset (reportedly a higher-binned version of last year’s Exynos 2400e).
But the real standout feature? 45W wired charging—a rarity in Samsung’s lineup. Surprisingly, even the $2,000 Galaxy Z Fold 7 maxes out at 25W charging, a puzzling decision for a device at that price. Here’s how the rumored specs compare:
| Samsung Phone | Battery Size | Wired Charging |
|————————–|—————-|——————|
| Galaxy S25 FE (Rumored) | 4,900mAh | 45W |
| Galaxy Z Fold 7 | 4,400mAh | 25W |
| Galaxy S25 Ultra | 5,000mAh | 45W |
| Galaxy S25 | 4,000mAh | 25W |
| Galaxy A36 | 5,000mAh | 45W |
A More Efficient, High-End Display
Samsung’s displays are already among the best, and the S25 FE’s screen is getting some meaningful upgrades over the S24 FE. While the 6.7-inch AMOLED panel retains FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate, it now includes LTPO technology—allowing the refresh rate to drop as low as 1Hz when static content is displayed, improving battery efficiency.
Other display improvements include:
- Gorilla Glass Victus+ for better durability
- A slimmer 7.4mm profile (down from last year’s thicker build)
- A lighter 190g weight
Final Thoughts
The Galaxy S25 FE is shaping up to be a compelling option, offering features even Samsung’s most expensive devices lack. With a bigger battery, 45W fast charging, and an upgraded LTPO display, it could be one of the best value picks in Samsung’s 2025 lineup—especially when compared to the underwhelming charging speeds of the Z Fold 7.
