Smartphone batteries got a major upgrade and you didn’t even know it

Silicon batteries debuted in commercial phones last year, and more brands are hopping aboard. Here's why it's a big deal.

Smartphone batteries got a major upgrade and you didn’t even know it
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Battery Life
Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority

It seems like every few months, we hear about new-fangled battery innovations that will revolutionize the industry and deliver long-lasting phones for everyone. Some of these technologies include sodium, zinc, and even radioactive materials. Unfortunately, most of these technologies fail to materialize in commercial devices.

However, a smartphone battery revolution quietly took place in the last couple of years. Say hello to silicon batteries.