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.

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.<p><img src="https://www.engadget.com/img/gallery/whats-the-deal-with-silicon-carbon-batteries/intro-1785510752.jpg" /></p>