Hardware · Updated 20 Oct, 04:00 pm IST
Silicon‑carbon batteries become common in smartphones by 2026
Why it matters for readers: It explains why newer phones, including budget models, now last longer on a single charge.
- Huawei showcased the world's first production smartphone with a 5,450mAh silicon‑carbon battery at MWC 2023.1
- By 2026, Oppo, OnePlus, Vivo, Xiaomi and other Chinese brands had gradually introduced silicon‑carbon batteries in their phones.1
- Silicon‑carbon batteries use upgrades to traditional lithium‑ion technology to pack more capacity into the same footprint and offer other benefits.1
- The chemistry has reached budget phones — for example, the Realme P3 with a silicon‑carbon battery was available for around Rs. 15,999.1
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