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I'm pretty sure everyone wants this, but it will likely require the development of a new battery chemistry that doesn't yet exist (or ubiquitous wireless chargi
by jasonlaramburu 9y ago
I'm pretty sure everyone wants this, but it will likely require the development of a new battery chemistry that doesn't yet exist (or ubiquitous wireless charging). Lithium battery capacity is determined by the battery's volume. Most flagship phones have the largest possible battery that can be fit into a phablet form factor and do a good job optimizing draw when the phone is idle. There are ways to reduce battery degradation, but it's usually easier to just replace the battery after 2 years.
- semi-extrinsic 9y agoNo, it'll just require that you will accept a thicker phone. Since many people wrap their phones in faux leather covers that contain two handfuls of credit cards, I'd say that's very plausible. But also, you can already buy extended battery pack covers for most popular phones (just google "battery case <phone model>). Which almost nobody seems to do. So maybe battery life isn't such a biggie?
- romwell 9y agoI personally don't consider buying a battery case because an external portable powerbank seems easier to use. So, the market has indeed spoken: you can buy these powerbanks on every corner, which indicates a demand for increased battery capacity. Perhaps not in the form of a battery case, which only works with one device, though.
- jasonlaramburu 9y agoA thicker phone will increase capacity but it won't satisfy the parent's request: "I can believe it will still be able to last a full day two years after I get it." All commercially available battery chemistries degrade over time. Lithium ion cells typically degrade over 2 years. Only a new battery chemistry can change this.
- Markoff 9y agoi dunno when 8.3mm became thick phone considering Lenovo P2 is able to pack there 5000mAh