With the introduction of silicon-carbon technology and continued innovation in smartphone battery technology, most phones released recently have carried massive batteries of up to 10,000mAh. While OPPO also jumped on the high-capacity battery bandwagon last year, along with releasing the OPPO A7 Pro Max with a 10,000mAh cell a few weeks back globally, the brand isn’t done yet. A new report suggests that OPPO may be working on a smartphone with a 12,000mAh battery, likely a midrange one that could sit under the A series.
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OPPO smartphone with 12,000mAh battery gets MIIT certification
As reported by XpertPick, an unnamed OPPO smartphone with the model number PNC110 recently bagged China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) certification. The ministry mandates that devices released in China that connect to China’s public telecommunications networks must obtain this certification. Therefore, it’s certain that said device will initially launch in China.
On to the important data, the certification listing’s metadata shows the device is equipped with a 11,460mAh battery. As this is the rated capacity, the typical capacity is expected to be marketed at around 12,000mAh. Beyond that, the certification doesn’t reveal details like the smartphone’s processor, display, or camera.
Given the PNC110 model number, the upcoming OPPO smartphone could fall under the A7 series, likely as an advanced version of the OPPO A7 Pro Max. This is an assumption based on the fact that the OPPO A6c featured the model number PMC110, but had a smaller 6,500mAh battery.
Do we really need 12,000mAh batteries on phones?
With 10,000mAh batteries already becoming the norm, it’s no surprise that brands are pushing the boundaries even further. While anything under 8,000mAh already delivers excellent endurance, as we’ve tested on phones like the OPPO K14 Plus in our review, higher capacity figures primarily help manufacturers stand out through marketing.
That’s not to say larger batteries lack real-world benefits, but beyond a certain point the extra capacity can start to feel like overkill. On the other hand, as RAM and flash storage prices rise, upgrading camera hardware or the display can substantially increase production costs. Investing in a bigger battery therefore makes more sense for brands looking to highlight clear upgrades on paper.
