Many upcoming flagship phones featuring the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 and Dimensity 9400 will have significantly larger batteries compared to earlier models. While this change suggests better battery life, there are concerns about the overall weight and handling of these new devices.
Battery Upgrade and Weight Concerns
The Oppo Find X8 is rumored to come equipped with a 5700 mAh battery, a notable increase from the 5000 mAh battery found in its predecessor. Social media users have expressed worries that the weight of the new model might exceed 200g. Recently, the product manager for the Oppo Find X8 series confirmed through an image that the phone will weigh less than 200 grams, despite having a bigger battery.
The manager highlighted that the Oppo Find N2 was among the first devices to implement weight reduction techniques. Oppo is reportedly employing similar methods to make the Find X8 series lighter. Although he focused on the base model, it is anticipated that both the Find X8 Pro and Find X8 Ultra will also be lighter than expected.
Innovative Battery Technology
So, how is this achieved? Oppo is utilizing high-density silicon anode batteries for the Find X8 series. This technology is similar to what has been used in the production of ultra-thin batteries for devices like the Honor Magic V3. It has been noted that Oppo's new battery technology provides a higher energy density of 763Wh/L, which is superior to conventional graphite batteries. For context, the Oppo Find X7 weighs 202 g with its 5000 mAh battery.
Enhanced Performance Expectations
On the performance front, both the Oppo Find X8 and Find X8 Pro will be powered by the Dimensity 9400 chipset, which is set to be officially unveiled on October 9. This chipset is rumored to deliver significantly better graphics performance compared to its predecessor, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, and the A18 Pro used in the iPhone 16 Pro models. Therefore, with the larger battery, users can look forward to a notable enhancement in gaming performance when compared to the Oppo Find X7.
