Samsung reportedly plans on using a large 2,900 mAh battery in the Galaxy S5 that uses rapid charging technology for a full charge in under two hours.
Over the next few months we can expect to hear new Galaxy S5 details being reported on an almost daily basis. Some of what we hear will be fact, while the other will be pure speculation presented as fact. We recently reported on news that claimed Samsung plans on making two models of the Galaxy S5 available - an all-plastic, lower cost device and one that will be wrapped in a metal case to make it feel more high-end with a higher price. A new report now says that Samsung plans on shipping the Galaxy S5 will a very large 2,900 mAh battery that will also use new rapid-charging technology.
According to the folks over at Phone Arena, they have received a tip that says the Samsung Galaxy S5 will ship with a large 2,900 mAh battery. The current Galaxy S4 ships with a 2,600 mAh battery that provides up to 17 hours of talk time. The site's tipster claims that the battery will use a new type of Li-ion technology that can store 20 percent more energy compared to batteries currently on the market, allowing it to offer more battery capacity in the same size as a lower capacity battery that isn't using this new technology.
The new battery is said to be manufactured by a Silicon Valley startup called Amprius, who has already started shipping the battery to smartphone makers. The battery will also reportedly include fast-charging capabilities that will allow it to go from being completely empty to a full charge in under two hours.
This tip might have some truth to it, since Samsung is rumored to be using a higher resolution display and faster processor in the upcoming Galaxy S5. Current reports claim that Samsung will ship the Galaxy S5 with a display of around 5.25 inches that will sport a resolution of 2,560 x 1,440 pixels.
As with all reports of unannounced devices, it's always best to take these whispers with a huge grain of salt. It's not the first report we're going to hear and it definitely won't be the last.
