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What is a silicon carbon battery and is it the answer to smartphone battery life issues?

A number of major Chinese smartphone makers have adopted silicon carbon batteries in their handsets, and now Samsung has embraced it in the new Fold lineup.

What is a silicon carbon battery and is it the answer to smartphone battery life issues?

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