Silicon-carbon battery with efficiency chip: this is how the Magic 6 Pro can survive for days in a freezer

In what is one of the best films ever made (last century, present or next) – There is no country for old people – there is a famous phrase. I won't spoil it by revealing who said it, who it was said to or what follows, but here it is:

If the rule you followed led you to this, what good did it do?

I'll rephrase this slightly as follows:

You may have the world's best smartphone in your pocket, but what good is it when you're running out of battery?

Yes, your phone is only as good as its battery – packing the latest and greatest Snapdragon means zilch, if you're out of battery, you have no access to power and you desperately need to make a call or to send an SMS. .

Enter the Magic 6 Pro.

It has a 5,600mAh battery with 80W wired SuperCharge and 66W wireless SuperCharge speeds, and users can charge the Honor Magic6 Pro to 100% in just 40 minutes.

And before you say “meh” to me, let this sink in:

The Magic 6 Pro was sent to near space on a demonstration flight more than 16,000 feet in the air and returned to Earth with 86% battery. We are at the beginning of February. Such

A few days later, the device's battery was subjected to another test with this year's maximum champion from Samsung. After 48 hours at -7 Fahrenheit, it retained some battery, unlike the Galaxy S24 Ultra – spoiler alert. To blow your mind, listen to this: The Magic 6 Pro actually spent five days in the freezer, and it was still running on over 10% battery.

Apple also plays the battery game

By the way: Apple is also playing the battery game.

Recently, the Cupertino giant announced that the iPhone 15 battery should now retain 80% of its original capacity (battery health) after 1,000 full charge cycles. In contrast, the same battery health levels of 80% are expected after 500 cycles on the iPhone 14 and previous models. In a way, Apple said the iPhone 15's battery would be “healthy” for twice as long as the iPhone 15's. iPhone14 should deliver.

Honor's battery in depth: how is this possible?

Honor introduces the second generation silicon-carbon battery in the Honor Magic 6 series, a move reminiscent of Tesla's advancements in the electric vehicle sector. This new battery technology promises superior lifespan and performance, especially at low temperatures, marking a significant advancement in smartphone capabilities and setting new industry standards.

In short:

• The second generation silicon-carbon battery promises exceptional lifespan and performance, especially in low temperature conditions.
• The transition from traditional graphite to silicon-carbon materials significantly increases anode capacity, providing up to 10 times more capacity and solving volume expansion issues with innovative solutions.
• The new battery technology features improved power density and fast charging capabilities, with a notable 6% increase in power density compared to graphite batteries. Microtunneling laser guidance technology further improves fast charging without compromising power density.
• Honor E1 Enhanced Chip: This chip improves battery performance and power management, providing intelligent discharge solutions that improve battery charging and discharging efficiency and optimize battery performance at extreme temperatures.
• Honor conducts rigorous testing to ensure the safety and durability of the second generation silicon-carbon battery, including environmental, reliability and electrical tests, simulating performance after two years of daily use to ensure safety and reliability long-term.

Let’s take a closer look!

Increasing battery capacity with silicon-carbon material

Lithium batteries, dominated by graphite as the negative electrode material, are the standard in smartphones, offering a capacity of 372 mAh/g. Honor, however, claims to have advanced in the field by adopting silicon-based materials, considerably increasing the capacity to 3579 mAh/g, or ten times that of graphite. Despite challenges such as expanding the volume of the material, Honor's integration of silicon-carbon technology led to the development of the second-generation silicon-carbon battery, first introduced in the Honor Magic 5 Pro and now present in the Honor Magic 6 series.

Groundbreaking improvements in silicon-carbon battery technology

Honor's use of high-density silicon-based anode materials in its silicon-carbon battery provides significant benefits, including improved stability and efficiency thanks to nanostructured silicon-carbon material and porous carbon nanostructures. These innovations result in a 6% increase in power density and enhanced fast charging capabilities in the Honor Magic 6 series compared to traditional graphite batteries.

The introduction of microtunneling laser guidance technology further increases the contact area for ion transport, increasing power density and enabling rapid charging increase from 66W to 80W, making the Honor Magic6 series a leader in battery performance and charging speed.

Honor E1: Improve battery performance and power management

The Honor E1 chip greatly aids the Magic 6 Pro's silicon-carbon battery, marking a quantum leap in power management and battery performance. This compact and advanced chipset integrates energy measurement, protection and anti-counterfeiting features, enhancing its functionality while remaining small and thin. Its smart discharge solution significantly improves charging efficiency and addresses battery aging, providing precise energy management that outperforms current solutions by 3%.

Additionally, it improves performance in low-temperature environments, ensuring that the Honor Magic 6 series excels in extreme conditions, even surpassing its giant rivals in battery endurance at freezing temperatures, setting a new standard for smartphone battery technology.

But are silicon-carbon batteries safe?

Honor claims to be confident in the safety and longevity of its second-generation silicon-carbon battery after rigorous testing. This includes environmental resilience testing against temperature fluctuations and mechanical reliability assessments to withstand impacts and stresses. Additionally, electrical performance ratings under extreme conditions mimic real-world use, confirming battery durability over time.