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Abstract: With the rise of AI computing power, the widespread adoption of large high-refresh screens, and the expansion of 5G use cases, smartphone batteries are entering a new phase of capacity expansion. Since 2024, 6000mAh+ models have rapidly gained traction in the HarmonyOS and Android markets, with their market share growing from 8% to 58%, penetrating all price segments. Battery life is becoming one of the core competitive factors in smartphones.

6000mAh+ Becomes Mainstream
Energy Demand Drives Capacity Upgrades

Since 2024, HarmonyOS and Android smartphones have entered a stable expansion phase for battery capacity. The previous focus on 5000–6000mAh capacity configurations is gradually being replaced by larger 6000mAh+ battery solutions.

According to Sandalwood's China e-commerce data, from 2024 to July 2025, the market share of 6000mAh+ models in the HarmonyOS and Android markets has rapidly expanded from 8% to 58%.

The driving force behind this trend lies in changes to the energy consumption structure: the rapid increase in AI computing power, large high-refresh screens becoming the standard, the widespread adoption of 5G networks and multi-device connectivity, coupled with longer user engagement in short videos, video calls, and mobile gaming, are all contributing to a sharp rise in overall power consumption. As a result, manufacturers are compelled to adopt larger capacity batteries to enhance battery life.

Large Capacity Battery Products in the E-commerce Market

The highest penetration rate is observed in the 2000-4000 RMB price segment.

6000mAh+ Batteries Lead the Way in the Sub-1000 RMB Segment, With Rapid Expansion Across All Price Ranges After September 2024
By July 2025:

• The market share of 6000mAh+ models in the sub-1000 RMB segment has reached 50%.
• In the 2000-4000 RMB range, the share has continuously climbed to 70%.
• The 5000-6000 RMB segment holds about 30%.
• The high-end 6000+ RMB segment accounts for 25%.

Among these, the 2000-4000 RMB range has become the core growth segment, with Xiaomi and OnePlus showing rapid growth in the second half of 2024:

• Xiaomi's growth mainly comes from the Redmi K80 and Turbo 4 Pro.
• IQOO has benefited from the Neo 10 and IQOO 13 models.
• Vivo, OnePlus, and OPPO have all maintained strong upward momentum, with OnePlus Ace 5 standing out as a key performer.

Battery Technology Iteration
Unlocking Smartphone Battery Life Potential

Core Driver Behind This Expansion: Battery Technology Breakthroughs

Currently, only the VIVO X Fold3, X Fold3 Pro, and X Fold5 are equipped with semi-solid-state batteries, while solid-state batteries have not yet entered the smartphone market and are only planned for use in wearable devices. Silicon-carbon anodes, however, have already been mass-produced and penetrating multiple price segments. With higher energy density, these batteries can increase capacity to 6000mAh+ without significantly adding thickness, becoming the main pathway for this battery life expansion.

Among the mass-produced products, silicon-carbon batteries are found in models such as OnePlus (Ace 5 series, Ace 3 Pro, 13 series), IQOO and VIVO (Neo 10 series, Z9 series, X200 Pro, S20, Y200T), Redmi and Xiaomi (K80 Pro, Turbo 4 series, Note 14 Pro+, 15 series), Honor (X60 Pro), Realme (Neo 7), and more.

These popular models confirm that battery technology iteration is meeting consumer demand, with silicon-carbon technology transitioning from the lab to large-scale production. It is currently the core driving force behind battery life improvements and market expansion.

Conclusion:
Battery life is no longer just a configuration upgrade but a necessary evolution for smartphones in the AI era. 6000mAh+ capacity is becoming the mainstream threshold, and the large-scale application of silicon-carbon batteries accelerates this trend. Looking ahead, with the continued breakthrough of solid-state batteries, smartphone battery life is expected to undergo a new wave of innovation. Battery life will be a core driver for brand differentiation and enhancing user experience.