{
  "id": 15906249,
  "title": "Silicon-carbon batteries have changed the game — Apple and Samsung need to catch up",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/silicon-carbon-batteries-have-changed-the-game-apple-and-samsung-need",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-21T15:00:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Android Authority",
    "slug": "android-authority",
    "url": "https://www.androidauthority.com/silicon-carbon-battery-test-3719519/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Battery technology is evolving rapidly, and silicon-carbon (Si-C) batteries are leading the charge in smartphones. Major manufacturers like Apple and Samsung are now incorporating this cutting-edge tech into their latest devices. Samsung, for instance, has embraced Si-C batteries in its recent Galaxy Z Fold 8 series, which boasts capacities ranging from 6,000 to 10,000 mAh – a significant leap from previous models.\n\nThe OPPO Find X10 Pro Max is another example of this trend, featuring an 8,000 mAh Si-C cell. The global version of the device comes with a reduced capacity of 7,150 mAh, split into two cells, but OPPO claims it can easily last two days on a single charge based on typical usage. Extensive testing has confirmed that this powerhouse battery can outlast many rival flagships, making it a game-changer in the smartphone industry.",
  "summary": "5,000mAh batteries are starting to feel increasingly small.",
  "key_points": [
    "Silicon-carbon batteries revolutionize smartphone tech",
    "Apple and Samsung adopt Si-C batteries in latest devices",
    "OPPO Find X10 Pro Max offers 8,000 mAh capacity"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}