Nimble Share Power Battery Review With Galaxy Z Fold 8

Quick summary: The Nimble Share Power is a 10,000mAh USB-C PD battery made of two 5,000mAh halves that snap together magnetically. Each half charges at up to 20W, and you can split them to charge two devices at once. It’s convenient, but $79.99 is a bit much.

Colors

White and black are the real colors. The pink and blue versions are just removable plastic sleeves over the battery. I’d pick white or black, and I like the feel better without the sleeve.

How it works

• One half has a built-in USB-C cable that tucks in and doubles as a handle, plus LED dots for battery level.
• The other half has a USB-C nub that plugs straight into your phone, plus a small screen showing the charge level.
• Keep them together for one 10,000mAh battery, or split them to share power with a friend or charge a phone and tablet at the same time. Put them back together when you’re done.
• In the box: the battery, paperwork and a USB-C to USB-C cable.

Charging the Fold 8

On the Galaxy Z Fold 8, the nub felt sturdier plugged in one particular direction. From 40%, the phone estimated 1 hour 11 minutes to full with either half, and about 1 hour 7 minutes with both together. That’s not the fastest. I saw online that the combined pack does around 35W, but I couldn’t confirm it on Nimble’s website. I could still stand the phone up and use it with my case and SnapGrip while charging.

Verdict

They’re small and only a little hefty, and the split-and-share design is super convenient for the Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra or anything USB-C.

• Nimble Share Power battery on Amazon