Leave Your Charger at Home: vivo Reportedly Testing 12,000mAh Smartphone
TL;DR: A reliable tipster claims vivo is testing a smartphone equipped with a massive silicon-carbon battery that boasts a typical capacity of up to 12,000mAh. The device is expected to be a mid-range model and is still in the testing phase, meaning a launch is not imminent.
The race for the ultimate smartphone battery life is heating up. Following recent releases like the Redmi Turbo 5 Max, which boasts a massive 9,000mAh battery, new leaks suggest vivo is actively testing a device that could push the boundaries even further with a staggering 12,000mAh capacity.
The information comes from the prominent tech tipster Digital Chat Station, who shared the details via a post on the Chinese social media platform Weibo.
Silicon-Carbon Technology
According to the leak, vivo is experimenting with advanced battery tech to achieve these massive numbers without turning the phone into a brick. The device reportedly uses a 4.53V single-cell silicon-carbon battery.
While the battery has a rated minimum capacity of 10,000mAh, the tipster claims its typical capacity ranges between 11,000mAh and 12,000mAh. This leap in density is largely made possible by silicon-carbon technology, which allows manufacturers to squeeze significantly more power into thinner physical cells compared to traditional lithium-ion batteries.
Mid-Range Focus and Launch Timeline
Consumers hoping for a 12,000mAh flagship might need to temper their expectations. The report suggests that this massive battery is unlikely to be featured in vivo’s top-tier premium models. Instead, it is expected to arrive as a mid-range offering.
Furthermore, the phone is not expected to launch in the immediate future. A battery of this magnitude requires extensive safety and optimisation testing before it can be mass-produced for the consumer market.
