Samsung, a leading tech giant and noted electronics manufacturer, is reportedly exploring a move that could extend the battery life of its upcoming flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S24 Ultra. According to a report from GSMArena, Samsung’s SDI division, which is in charge of battery research and development, may introduce a new technology to their mobile business. This technology is used in electric vehicles and stacks batteries, resulting in an increased energy density for a greater battery capacity.
The Elec, a South Korean news site, was the first to report this development. This advancement does not involve a shift in chemical composition like the traditional battery. Instead, it finds its roots in the arrangement of cells within the battery, leading to an overall increase in battery life. Audi’s Q8 e-tron, as an example, has utilized similar technology to fit a 114kWh battery pack in a rather small space.
In addition to the development of a longer-lasting battery, Samsung may be ditching Exynos, its proprietary processor, for the S24 series. Reports from SamMobile have suggested that their next set of flagship devices will be equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 — similar to the S23 range — instead of the Exynos system-on-chip (SoC).
Samsung has been a global leader in innovation in many aspects. It has kept up with the trend of electric vehicles by developing a battery technology for their upcoming flagship phone. They have taken a cue from electric vehicle manufacturers, reconfiguring the cells in the battery to generate higher energy density. Moreover, Samsung is also looking to move away from in-house processor design and shift to Qualcomm chipsets, adapting to the changing trends in the consumer electronics industry.
The Galaxy S24 Ultra, launching in February 2022, is much anticipated. It could boast a native battery life of up to 12 hours of continuous media playback with the new battery technology Samsung is currently looking into. Additionally, the transition to a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor should produce far higher performance, providing an overall improved smartphone experience.
