Honor Unveils Next-Gen Silicon-Carbon Battery Technology : Lithium Ion Replacement

Most gadgets today, including smartphones and tablets, use Lithium-ion (Li-ion) or Lithium-polymer (Li-poly) batteries.

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Honor, a Chinese company, has unveiled a next-gen battery technology that they claim is better and superior to current.

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At the 2023 Mobile World Congress, the company presented the first silicon-carbon battery with a higher energy density.

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The silicon-carbon battery delivers a higher energy density compared to traditional graphite anode batteries.

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The new silicon-carbon battery has a 12.8% increase in battery capacity, which means a longer battery life for smartphones.

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Honor became the first company to announce the industry's first silicon-carbon battery, and the Honor Magic 5 Pro uses this technology.

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Honor's new battery technology not only improves battery capacity but also saves space due to its compact nature.

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A silicon-carbon battery will have 240% more capacity left even at 3.5 volts compared to lithium batteries.

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The new battery technology will come "very soon," according to Honor's CEO, and it can potentially disrupt the smartphone and other industries.03:11 AM

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