Discover the latest smartphones with silicon-carbon battery technology, delivering superior performance and fast charging times.
The smartphone industry is witnessing a major shift with the adoption of silicon-carbon battery technology. This technology not only offers higher energy density, but also allows for faster char
ging speeds and improved durability. Compared to traditional lithium-ion batteries, silicon-carbon batteries offer greater capacity in a compact design, extending battery life without increasing the weight or thickness of the phone.
Several flagship smartphones launching in late 2024 and early 2025 will feature this advanced battery technology, which will bring
significant improvements in power efficiency, thermal management, and charging cycles. Here are the five latest smartphones equipped with silicon-carbon batteries and their highlights:
1. OnePlus 13
OnePlus 13
OnePlus 13
The OnePlus 13 has a 6,000 mAh silicon-carbon battery with an energy density of 805Wh/L, the highest for a dual-cell design. This allows the phone to maintain a compact form factor w
hile still providing long-lasting battery life. The device supports 100W SuperVOOC wired charging, which charges the phone from 0 to 100% in just 36 minutes, along with 50W fast wireless charging and magnetic charging support.
The OnePlus 13 features a 6.82-inch BOE X2 2K+ AMOLED display with a peak brightness of 4,500 nits and DisplayMate A++ certification. It is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, paire
d with up to 24GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 1TB of UFS 4.0 storage. The phone retains the Sony LYT-808 50MP main camera, 50MP 3X periscope telephoto lens, and 50MP ultra-wide-angle camera. It is also IP68 and IP69 rated, making it highly dust and water resistant.
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2. iQOO 13
iQOO 13
iQOO 13
The iQOO 13 is equipped with a 6,150 mAh third-generation silicon-carbon battery, supporting 120W wired fast charging, which can fully charge the battery in just 30 minutes. Although there is no wireless charging, it has 44W U
FCS charging and 100W PPS charging, ensuring a flexible and efficient power management system. The phone also integrates a 360° surround antenna system, optimizing network performance for mobile gaming.
The iQOO 13 features a 6.82-inch BOE Q10 2K+ AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate and a maximum brightness of 4,500 nits. It is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, pair
ed with up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 1TB of UFS 4.0 storage. In terms of cameras, the iQOO 13 features a 50MP Sony IMX921 primary sensor, a 50MP ultra-wide camera, and a 50MP 2x telephoto lens.
3. Vivo X200 and X200 Pro
Vivo X200 and X200 Pro
Vivo X200 and X200 Pro
The Vivo X200 is equipped with a 5,800 mAh silicon-carbon battery with 90W wired fast charging, while the Vivo X200 Pro comes with a 6,000 mAh battery that supports 90W wired charging and 30W wireless charging.
Both phones are powered by MediaTek's Dimensity 9400 chip and come with up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and up to 1TB of UFS 4.0 storage. The X200 Pro also includes a 200MP Samsung HP9 periscope telephoto camera with Zeiss APO certification, offering 3.7x optical zoom and OIS. The series is IP69+IP68 rated for dust and water resistance, for durability.
4. Redmi K80 and K80 Pro
Redmi K80 and K80 Pro
Redmi K80 and K80 Pro
