The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 is an impressive upgrade with notable features. Despite having a smaller 4,400mAh battery, it likely compensates with efficient battery management. It boasts a powerful Snapdragon 888 processor and 12GB of RAM. Additionally, it’s a fully IP68 water-resistant device with a Super AMOLED display offering a 120Hz refresh rate. This phone transforms into a tablet thanks to its folding screen. It supports 25W Programmable Power Supply (PPS) fast charging, a relatively exclusive technology. If a PPS charger isn’t available, a standard 18W Power Delivery charger is recommended as the next best option. This guide focuses on chargers that quickly charge the Galaxy Z Fold 3.
VOLTME 35W Dual USB-C Charger
I recommend this VOLTME 35W charger; you can use 35W of Power Delivery when charging a single device. I recommend charging your Galaxy Z Fold 3 alone if you want the fastest charging speed; if you’re charging two devices from this charger simultaneously, each port outputs 18W. An 18W charging speed is not bad; it can still fast charge your Z Fold 3, just not at max speed.
The power allocation of having more charging power when charging a single device is also great for laptops that can charge with a 35W charge rate. Explore more details in my review article on the VOLTME 35W Dual USB-C Charger to learn about its efficient power delivery.
AOHI MagCube 30W USB-C Mini Charger
The AOHI MagCube is one of the simplest chargers I’ve ever reviewed. Firstly, the charger is tiny, with dimensions of only 1 inch all-around, and it has a single USB-C port with a 30W Power Delivery output. So you can rely on the charger for fast charging your Z Fold 3; it can also be used to charge some other USB-C chargeable devices when you’re not charging your Fold 3.
A unique design feature of the AOHI Magcube is its power light at the front that changes color depending on the charging status. Check out my review article on the compact and powerful AOHI MagCube 30W USB-C Mini Charger for an in-depth look.
Baseus 65W 3 Port USB-C Charger
If you want to charge your Z Fold 3 while also being able to charge a laptop and possibly another device, there’s this Basues 65W charger. The charger has a 65W max output that can fully be used if you’re charging from either USB-C 1 or USB-C 2 alone; the main reason to get this charger is that it has a 45W output from USB-C 1 and an 18W output from USB-C 2 when charging two devices at the same time.
A 45W charge rate from USB-C 1 will allow you to charge most laptops, and the USB-C 2 will be able to fast charge your Z Fold 3. Charging three devices simultaneously lowers charging speed even more by having the USB-C 1 port still outputting 45W, while the USB-C and the USB-A ports share a 15W output. Discover the versatility of the Baseus 65W 3 Port USB-C Charger in my detailed review article.
UGREEN 100W 4 Port Desktop Charger
One of the most all-around chargers I’ve reviewed is this UGREEN 4 port desktop charger; the charger has a 100W max output, yes, more than enough charging power for the Galaxy Z Fold 3, but what matters here is the multi-port charging. When charging three devices simultaneously, you can use USB-C 1 and C-2 to charge larger devices requiring more power while fast charging your Z Fold 3 from USB-C 3.
Charging four devices does split up the power even more, so I recommend charging your Galaxy Z Fold 3 from the USB-C 2 port, as the USB-C 3 and the USB-A port will be outputting 10.5W. Learn more about the UGREEN 100W 4 Port Desktop Charger in my comprehensive review article or by watching my video review.
Unitek 140W GaN 3 Port Charger
If you’re searching for the only charger you’ll ever need for a while, then you may want to consider this Unitek 140W charger. The Unitek charger has a 140W max output, and you can use the total 140W if you’re charging a single device at a time from USB-C 1 or USB-C 2, then you’re able to use the full 140W of Power Delivery when charging a single device at a time.
Yes, there is a ton of charging power coming from this charger, but what matters most is that you can still fast charge your Galaxy Z Fold 3 from the USB-C 2 because it has a 45W; at the same time, the USB-C 1 port will be outputting 65W, this will allow you to fast charge your Z Fold while also being able to fast charge a laptop and fast charge another device from the USB-A port that is outputting 18W. Find out why the Unitek 140W GaN 3 Port Charger is a top choice by reading my review article or watching the video review.
VOLTME 100W 3 Port Charger
This VOLTME 100W charger is also a solid option for fast charging your Z Fold, but you do have to pay attention to the power allocation. The charger’s 100W PD output can be fully used if you charge a single device from USB-C 1 or USB-C 2. You can still fast charge your Z Fold 3 if you’re charging from the USB-C 1 and C-2 port simultaneously, giving you a 65W and 30W power split.
That said, charging from all three ports simultaneously causes the USB-C 1 and the USB-A port to output 12W, while the USB-C 1 port outputs 65W. Get all the details on the VOLTME 100W 3 Port Charger in my review article, or check out the video review for more insights.
Baseus 65W USB-C Car Charger
A car charger is necessary to fast charge or charge your Galaxy Z Fold 3 while driving, which can be helpful when using navigation apps. This Baseus car charger can fast charge the Galaxy Z Fold 3 whether you’re charging one or two devices; the charger has a 65W USB-C PD output during single port charging and a 45W PD output during dual port charging—the USB-A port outputs 18W for charging an additional device. Read my review article to see how the Baseus 65W USB-C Car Charger performs on the go.
Baseus 20,000mAh 65W USB-C Power Delivery Power Bank
Moving onto a portable charger, using a power bank may be one of the best ways to charge your Galaxy Z Fold 3. This Baseus power bank has a 20,000mAh power capacity, a 65W USB-C Power Delivery output, and two USB-A Quick Charge ports.
First, a 20,000mAh power capacity is enough to charge a Galaxy Z Fold 3 to full power about three times; however, depending on if you’re using your Z Fold 3 while you’re charging, it does vary the number of times you’re able to get it to full power.
The USB-C Power Delivery port has a 65W output if you only charge a single device from this power bank. Charging multiple devices simultaneously lowers the charging speed of the power bank, as charging from the USB-C PD port and the USB-A port makes the Power Delivery port output 45W.
Charging three devices simultaneously makes the total output 30W, so there is no fast charging when charging three devices. Overall, it’s a useful power bank for charging a laptop and fast charging your Z Fold 3 simultaneously or alone and having enough power capacity for a few days. This Baseus power bank does not use PPS, and most don’t feature it. My review article covers everything you need to know about the Baseus 20,000mAh 65W USB-C Power Delivery Power Bank.
Nekteck 45W USB-C Power Delivery Car Charger
Car charging is a must if you depend on navigation a lot, and generally, if you’re low on power and headed somewhere that you need to use your smartphone, then having a fast-charging car charger is a good idea.
This Nekteck Power Delivery car charger is powerful with a 45W USB-C Power Delivery port. In our review of this car charger, we used it to charge a Lenovo laptop, which could charge at about 30W, the laptop’s max charging speed. Of course, you can also use this car charger to charge your Galaxy Z Fold. There is also a USB-A port with a 12W output, and since the car charger has a 57W max output, you can use both ports simultaneously without losing charging power from the Power Delivery port.
Another reason this car charger is a great choice is because it comes with a USB-C to USB-C cable. Not many car chargers come with a cable. Check out my comprehensive review article or the video review for an in-depth Nekteck 45W USB-C Power Delivery Car Charger analysis.
Since 2016, Usman has flourished as an independent tech journalist, reveling in the evaluation of diverse tech gadgets, with a particular fondness for charging technology to ascertain product performance. Besides his journalistic endeavors, he helms the Charger Harbor YouTube channel, where he extends his tech insights to a broader audience.