New Delhi, Feb. 19 -- Chinese smartphone manufacturers Oppo and OnePlus are reportedly working on an advanced silicon-carbon (Si/C) battery boasting an impressive 8,000mAh capacity. According to information shared by a well-known tipster on the Chinese microblogging platform Weibo, this next-generation battery will support 80W SuperVOOC fast charging, mirroring the capabilities of the companies' existing flagship devices.

The development of the new battery is said to be taking place at Ouga Lab, the combined research and development division of Oppo and OnePlus. The tipster, Digital Chat Station, claims that the latest battery will increase the silicon content to 15 percent, a significant leap from the 6 percent silicon content seen in O...