vivo allegedly already produces 12,000 mAh batteriesand in parallel is developing an even more powerful battery for the future smartphone with a large screen. About this informs Chinese publication IThome, citing an insider publication. If the information is confirmed, batteries of this format may move from the stage of experimental development to serial smartphones. At the same time, the manufacturer has not yet named a specific model that will receive a new battery. There is no information about the timing of its release.
What kind of battery does vivo already produce
According to IThome, vivo’s largest battery, which has already reached the stage of mass production, has an indicator 12,000 mAh+. The “plus” sign may indicate a slightly higher actual figure, but the source does not specify the exact value. It is also unclear which characteristic is being referred to — nominal or typical capacity. This is an important difference: the typical capacity is usually higher than the nominal capacity, so it is incorrect to compare this indicator with the batteries of other smartphones without clarification. It is currently unknown which vivo device will be the first to receive such a battery.
How vivo increases battery capacity
One of the technological solutions that make it possible to install batteries of 10,000 mAh and more in smartphones are silicon-carbon batteries. They make it possible to store more energy compared to traditional graphite cells without a proportional increase in size. Back in February, information appeared about the development of a vivo single-cell silicon battery with a voltage of 4.53 V. Its nominal value was allegedly 10,000 mAh, while a typical value could reach 11,000-12,000 mAh. If the new 12,000 mAh+ refers to the typical capacity, that could be consistent with the previous leak. However, there is no confirmation of such a connection, and the new publication does not contain the technical characteristics of the battery.
An even more powerful battery is being prepared for a smartphone with a large screen
The second part of the message is about an even bigger battery. According to the source, vivo is developing a high-capacity battery that should debut with the new smartphone with a large display. The name of the device, the diagonal of the screen and the date of the presentation are not disclosed. However, this approach makes practical sense: a large display consumes more energy, especially during games, watching videos and using the smartphone for a long time. For comparison, many modern flagships in the global market are still equipped with batteries for about 5000–6000 mA h The 12,000 mAh battery is almost double this level according to the declared indicator.
What can prevent the emergence of smartphones with 12,000 mAh batteries
A large battery alone does not guarantee long autonomy and convenience. Increasing the power reserve can lead to greater thickness and weight of the smartphone. Charging speed, heating and battery safety also remain important. The leak does not include information on charging power or test results. In addition, before entering the market, such batteries must undergo safety checks and optimization of performance in a real device. Therefore, the announcement of mass production should be taken as a preliminary signal, and not a confirmation of the quick release of the smartphone. The final assessment of autonomy will be possible only after the appearance of serial models and independent tests.
