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GSM Arena
5 days ago
- Business
- GSM Arena
Realme smartphone with a 7,500 mAh battery arriving this year, 10,000 mAh battery phone coming 'soon'
Realme introduced the global GT 7 and GT 7T a couple of days ago at an event in Paris, France. Both smartphones pack massive 7,000 mAh batteries with 120W charging support. However, Realme isn't stopping at launching phones with 7,000 mAh batteries since the Chinese brand has revealed its plans to bring smartphones with even bigger batteries to the market. Realme GT 7 5G In a conversation with Android Headlines, Realme said that it wants to be associated with battery innovation, similar to how Oppo and vivo are associated with their camera advancements, and confirmed that it will launch a smartphone with a 7,500 mAh battery before the end of 2025. Realme GT 7T 5G While Realme didn't reveal the name of this 7,500 mAh battery smartphone, we believe it could be the GT 8 Pro, which the brand confirmed will be released this year. The Realme GT 8 Pro will be the successor to last year's GT 7 Pro, which was launched with the Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, 120W charging, and a 6,500 mAh battery (5,800 mAh in India). Realme GT 7 (global model) In addition to confirming the launch of a 7,500 mAh battery phone in 2025, Realme said that a smartphone with a massive 10,000 mAh battery is coming soon but did not provide a timeframe for its launch. Earlier this month, Realme showcased a prototype smartphone with a 10,000 mAh battery. It was 8.5mm thick and weighed 215 g. The battery had a 10% silicon anode and achieved an energy density of 887 Wh/L. Realme used a motherboard that was 23.4mm tall (the smallest in the Android world) to maximize the internal volume available for the 10,000 mAh battery. Realme GT 7 Pro While we await more details from Realme about these big-battery smartphones, you can read our Realme GT 7 review to learn more about it, especially its battery endurance. After that, you can check out our unboxing of the Realme GT 7 Dream Edition, co-designed with the Aston Martin Aramco F1 team. Source 1, 2
Globe and Mail
16-05-2025
- Automotive
- Globe and Mail
GM's New LMR Battery Could Change the Game: Is it Ready to Lead?
General Motors GM is setting the stage for a big leap in EV battery innovation. The company just revealed plans for a new lithium manganese-rich (LMR) battery technology that could dramatically lower costs and boost the performance of its largest electric vehicles (EVs). If all goes according to plan, GM could become the first automaker to bring LMR prismatic battery cells to market — a move targeted for 2028. These new batteries are designed for GM's full-size electric trucks and SUVs like the Chevrolet Silverado EV and the Cadillac Escalade IQ. The LMR chemistry swaps out pricey materials like nickel and cobalt for more common and affordable manganese. This shift not only cuts raw material costs but could also help GM improve the range and weight efficiency of its EVs. GM claims that LMR batteries offer 33% higher energy density than today's top lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cells, all while maintaining comparable costs. This means more miles per charge without driving up sticker prices. Production is already on the horizon. Ultium Cells, GM's joint venture with LG Energy Solution, aims to begin preproduction in late 2027 and full commercial production in 2028. It's all part of GM's broader push to scale its Ultium platform and improve EV profitability. But GM isn't the only auto giant chasing this battery breakthrough. Ford F is also in the race, and it's moving fast. Last month, the company announced that it is developing its own LMR battery chemistry at its Ion Park R&D center in Michigan. Ford has already begun pilot production of second-generation cells and aims to roll out LMR-powered EVs before the decade ends. Ford sees LMR as the 'what's next' solution following its current use of nickel-manganese-cobalt (NMC) and LFP batteries. The company believes the chemistry could unlock longer-range, lower-cost EVs, especially crucial for scaling up mass-market adoption. Tesla TSLA, meanwhile, planted early seeds in this space. CEO Elon Musk floated the idea of high-manganese batteries as far back as 2020 during Tesla's 'Battery Day.' At the time, he said Tesla aimed to create cathodes with one-third manganese content to stretch its nickel supply further. Tesla holds patents related to LMR chemistry, but it is yet to share firm production plans. GM looks set to be the first to market with LMR batteries, Ford is close behind, while Tesla's earlier concepts still await a clear update. The Zacks Rundown for General Motors Shares of General Motors have lost around 6% year to date compared with the industry's decline of 13%. From a valuation standpoint, GM trades at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of just 5.28, significantly below the industry. It carries a Value Score of A. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research The Zacks Consensus Estimate for GM's 2025 sales and EPS implies a 6% and 12% decline, respectively, year on year. Estimates have been southbound over the past 30 days for the current and next quarter, as well as for 2025 and 2026. GM stock currently carries a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell). You can see Zacks Names #1 Semiconductor Stock It's only 1/9,000th the size of NVIDIA which skyrocketed more than +800% since we recommended it. NVIDIA is still strong, but our new top chip stock has much more room to boom. With strong earnings growth and an expanding customer base, it's positioned to feed the rampant demand for Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Internet of Things. Global semiconductor manufacturing is projected to explode from $452 billion in 2021 to $803 billion by 2028. See This Stock Now for Free >> Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Ford Motor Company (F): Free Stock Analysis Report General Motors Company (GM): Free Stock Analysis Report Tesla, Inc. (TSLA): Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (
