Battery Capacity Upgrades, But Fast Charging "Regresses"? A Showdown of Battery Capacities in 2024 Flagship Phone "Pro" Models!

Battery Capacity Upgrades, But Fast Charging "Regresses"? A Showdown of Battery Capacities in 2024 Flagship Phone "Pro" Models!With the continuous advancement of technology, smartphone battery capacity has entered a new wave of upgrades. According to blogger @DigitalChatStation, this year's new "Pro" models are "all increasing their battery capacity to 6000mAh"

Battery Capacity Upgrades, But Fast Charging "Regresses"? A Showdown of Battery Capacities in 2024 Flagship Phone "Pro" Models!

With the continuous advancement of technology, smartphone battery capacity has entered a new wave of upgrades. According to blogger @DigitalChatStation, this year's new "Pro" models are "all increasing their battery capacity to 6000mAh". This means most flagship phones will enjoy longer battery life. However, this upgrade comes with a "side effect": fast charging power has "regressed from 100W/120W to 80W/90W".

This news has left many users puzzled. Increased battery capacity at the expense of fast charging speed is it a trade-off or a technological bottleneck? To answer this question, we have compiled leaked information on the "Pro" models from brands like Xiaomi, OnePlus, OPPO, and vivo, to take a deeper look.

Xiaomi 15 Pro: Silicon Battery + 90W Fast Charging

The Xiaomi 15 Pro will be equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen4 processor, a 2K deep curved screen, and a "larger silicon battery" along with 90W fast charging. Notably, the Xiaomi 15 Pro will adopt a 50MP ultra-large sensor fixed aperture main camera, accompanied by a 50MP IMX858 f/2.5 5X periscope telephoto lens and a 50MP ultra-wide-angle lens, promising impressive imaging capabilities.

OnePlus 13: BOE X2 "Eastern Screen" + 6000mAh Battery

The OnePlus 13 will also be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen4 processor, featuring a BOE (BOE Technology Group) X2 "Eastern Screen", a 2K LTPO deep curved straight screen, with a screen size of approximately 6.82 inches. In terms of battery, the OnePlus 13 will upgrade to 6000mAh, and will be equipped with a triple-camera system, with the main camera featuring a LYT808 sensor, along with an IMX882 ultra-wide-angle lens and an IMX882 3X periscope lens.

OPPO Find X8 Pro: Dimensity 9400 + 5700mAh Battery

The OPPO Find X8 Pro will be equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 9400 processor, a 6.8x-inch slightly curved screen, and support for 120Hz high refresh rate. In terms of imaging, the OPPO Find X8 Pro will feature a 50MP main camera, a 50MP ultra-wide-angle camera, a 3x periscope telephoto lens and a 10x periscope telephoto lens, expected to deliver a more powerful imaging experience. In terms of battery, the OPPO Find X8 Pro will be equipped with a 5700mAh battery, although lower than the 6000mAh capacity of other brands, it will still offer commendable battery life.

vivo X200 Pro: 1.5K 8TLTPO Deeply Curved Quad-Curved Screen + 6000mAh Silicon Battery

The vivo X200 Pro will be equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 9400 processor, a 1.5K 8TLTPO deeply curved quad-curved screen, and will adopt a new base material narrow four-sided bezel design. In terms of battery, the vivo X200 Pro will be equipped with a 6000mAh silicon battery. In terms of imaging, the vivo X200 Pro will be equipped with a 50Mp super-large sensor ultra-high aperture main camera, a 50Mp ultra-wide-angle camera, a 200Mp large sensor ultra-high aperture periscope lens, and a telephoto macro lens, with an incredibly powerful imaging configuration.

Underlying Reasons for Battery Capacity Upgrades and Fast Charging Speed Regression

So, what are the underlying reasons for the battery capacity upgrades and fast charging speed regression?

Firstly, advancements in battery technology are the main factor. Currently, lithium battery technology used in smartphones has reached a bottleneck. Achieving a significant increase in battery capacity while maintaining fast charging speed is incredibly challenging. Most smartphones on the market currently use lithium-ion batteries, which have limited energy density. Increasing capacity requires increasing battery size, which affects the phone's sleek and thin design.

Secondly, safety performance also needs to be considered. Fast charging technology requires higher charging currents, and during fast charging, if the battery does not dissipate heat well, it is prone to safety hazards and even explosions. Therefore, while pursuing fast charging speed, safety must be ensured, requiring more advanced battery management systems and heat dissipation technologies.

Thirdly, cost is also a factor. Currently, silicon batteries are more expensive than lithium-ion batteries, and high-power fast charging solutions also require additional cost investment. To control costs, smartphone manufacturers need to find a balance between the two.

Conclusion

In 2024, the battery capacity of flagship "Pro" models has generally been upgraded, but fast charging speed has decreased, reflecting the challenges faced by current battery technology development. In the future, with the continuous progress of battery technology and fast charging technology, smartphones will hopefully have larger battery capacities and faster charging speeds. Although fast charging speed has regressed somewhat currently, we believe new breakthroughs are imminent. Let's wait and see!

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