A new battery era for Android flagships: Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 and 6000 mAh batteries

Recently, more and more information has been surfacing that upcoming Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 processor-based flagship smartphones including the iQOO 13 series, OPPO Find X8, OnePlus 13 and Realme GT6 Pro will get ultra-large capacity batteries of over 6,000mAh.

Here's What We Know

Manufacturers are betting on a new generation of high-density silicon anode batteries that are far superior to their traditional graphite counterparts. With a theoretical specific capacity of 4,200 mAh/g, silicon materials offer nearly 12 times the energy density, which is key to the longevity of new devices.

The use of ultra-capacitive 6000 mAh batteries is directly related to the high power consumption of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chip. According to rumours, the new processor may contain a 2+6 core layout, which eliminates the use of energy efficient cores to reduce power consumption.

However, despite the obvious benefits, the move to more powerful batteries is not without potential problems. Larger battery capacity and higher power chips can lead to increased heat generation, which poses a risk of discomfort for users and can reduce smartphone performance. In addition, larger batteries may require redesigning devices, making them more bulky.

Qualcomm, facing competition from Samsung Exynos, Google Tensor and Apple's A-series Bionic, is aiming for energy efficiency in its new chip. There is still time before the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 launch and the company is likely to find a solution to possible power consumption issues.

Source: Gizchina