But also:Xiaomi has announced that its new technology is “High-Silicon Lithium battery technology,” which offers more capacity at the same volume, increasing its battery capacity in phones by up to 10%, starting from mid-2022. The high-silicon aspect, Xiaomi says, means “a claimed three-fold increase in the battery’s silicon content.” There’s also mention of a very abstract “fuel-gauge chip” that “helps battery longevity and safety,” somehow. (If there’s a chip that helps battery longevity and safety, why wouldn’t that be in a battery made right now?) So, why has no one else offered high-silicon batteries? So, I don’t know, Xiaomi’s detail here is light and fluffy, but there’s a chance we’ll find out more in time.

Source: The Nation December 13, 2021 19:17 UTC