You probably have heard of Oukitel making headlines with their massive 10k to 20k mAh batteries and might have wondered whether the big smartphone companies will create such big batteries. Well, in a recent report, we have found that Xiaomi is apparently making 7500 mAh batteries and overall shifting its approach towards enhancing battery capacity. In this article, we will discuss everything about the recent rumors regarding Xiaomi’s battery development approach.
Xiaomi’s Battery Approach Rumor
A massive wave of fast-charging approaches broke out a couple of years back, with companies trying their best to charge smartphones as quickly as possible, and Xiaomi even hitting the 200W mark. However, the Chinese company has now taken a different route in its approach to batteries and fast charging. According to a leak from Digital Chat Station on Weibo, Xiaomi is now focusing on enhancing battery capacity in its smartphones, potentially signaling an industry-wide shift in priorities.
The New Battery Configurations Under Development
At Xiaomi’s R&D center in the Nanjing Science and Technology Park, engineers are reportedly working on new battery technologies that balance capacity and charging speed. The following configurations are rumored to be under consideration:
- 5,000 mAh with 120W charging: A full charge in 18 minutes.
- 5,500 mAh with 100W charging: A full charge in 34 minutes.
- 6,000 mAh with 120W charging: A full charge in 30 minutes.
- 6,500 mAh with 100W charging: A full charge in 49 minutes.
- 7,000 mAh with 120W charging: A full charge in 40 minutes.
- 7,500 mAh with 100W charging: A full charge in 63 minutes.
These new options suggest that Xiaomi is aiming to provide users with longer battery life while maintaining respectable charging speeds, rather than chasing the diminishing returns of faster charging.
Industry-Wide Shift
Xiaomi is not alone in this pivot towards larger batteries. Other leading smartphone manufacturers, including Honor, Vivo, and OnePlus, are also making similar moves. These companies are increasingly adopting silicon-carbon cells, which, while not the fastest to charge, offer significantly higher energy density. This means larger batteries can be packed into slim devices, offering consumers more usage time without frequent recharging.
For example, Vivo’s X Fold3 includes a 5,500 mAh battery with 80W charging in a device just 4.7 mm thick. Similarly, the OnePlus Ace 3 Pro features a 6,100 mAh battery paired with 100W charging. And there is a recent rumor on X (previously twitter), that the upcoming Xiaomi 15 Pro might feature a 6000 mAh battery as well.
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Looking Ahead: What’s Next for Xiaomi?
While it remains unclear which specific model will first feature this new battery technology, the company’s reported change in direction suggests that consumers may soon benefit from smartphones that prioritize longevity and balanced performance over the raw speed of charging. If these rumors hold true, Xiaomi’s next-generation devices could set a new standard for battery technology.
- Meanwhile, watch our review of Honor 200
