Highlights
- Vivo is reportedly working on a smartphone with a massive 12,000mAh battery as an 11,970mAh battery is already in mass production.
- Vivo’s next foldable phone is still under evaluation with the company considering either a traditional large-screen foldable design or a wider form factor.
- iQOO is reportedly working a mid-sized display smartphone and another featuring a huge 7-inch screen paired with a battery exceeding 10,000mAh.
If the latest reports are believed to be true, Vivo appears to have a massive 11,970mAh battery rated in mass production at the moment. This, of course, could mean a Vivo smartphone with such massive battery capacity is most likely on its way.
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The leak comes from well-known Weibo tipster Digital Chat Station, who is know for breaking upcoming smartphone related details that are mostly correct. The tipster didn’t stop at the possible Vivo smartphone. The same tipster has also shared updates on Vivo’s next foldable phone with new design and a large display iQOO smartphone with over 10,000mAh battery. Here’s what we know so far.
Vivo Reportedly Has a 12,000mAh Battery in Mass Production
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According to tipster Digital Chat Station, a smartphone manufacturer identified as the ‘blue’ brand has started mass-producing a battery with a rated capacity of 11,970mAh. This could mean the brand is working on batteries in the 12,000mAh category. The colour reference likely suggests Vivo although the tipster has not directly named the company.
The tipster has also not revealed which upcoming smartphone could feature this battery.
Interestingly, the company is reportedly not stopping at this capacity. Digital Chat Station suggests that Vivo is also working on an even larger battery for a future smartphone with a bigger display.
Vivo’s Next Foldable Could Get a Different Design
Digital Chat Station has shared some information about Vivo’s next-generation foldable smartphone expected to arrive next year.
Vivo is reportedly still evaluating the foldable smartphone’s overall design and is said to be considering either a traditional large-screen foldable or a wider design for next year. Notably, Digital Chat Station had previously hinted at the company’s plans to introduce a wide-screen candybar-style flagship smartphone in 2027.
For now, details about the foldable’s display, cameras, battery and final chipset remain unknown.
iQOO Flagship With a Mid-Sized Display
While answering a user comment, the tipster also touched upon an upcoming iQOO flagship smartphone without actually mentioning the brand name. According to the tipster, the iQOO flagship could feature a mid-sized display.
Contrary to this, a separate report claims that iQOO is developing a smartphone with a much larger display and a big battery. The smartphone is reportedly being designed with a 7-inch display and a battery exceeding 10,000mAh. It is currently expected to debut in China around the middle of 2027.
It is important to note that most of these smartphones are still at an early stage of development. The final specifications, design and launch schedules remain uncertain.
