Graphene-based Chinese smartphone technology could 'boost battery life by 50 per cent'

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The Galapad Settler utilises graphene in its design to increase battery life and touchscreen sensitivity. Photo: Galapad

Published: 4:15pm, 5 Mar 2015Updated: 12:10pm, 16 Apr 2015

Phone and tablet owners frustrated that their devices only stay charged for half a day may have found their salvation in new Chinese smartphones which contain the so-called wonder material graphene.

The use of graphene for the Galapad Settler device makes its touchscreen more sensitive, colours appear brighter, and helps prolong battery life and standby time drastically, according to the two companies behind it.

Chongqing-based graphene researcher and maker Moxi teamed up with Shenzhen-based tablet maker Galapad to release 30,000 of the Android handsets this week, according to their websites. Each device costs 2,499 yuan (US$399).

Graphene is used in in the 5.5-inch phone’s touchscreen, 3000-mAh battery and case, said a representative for Moxi who gave his name as Mr Wu.

First produced in a lab in 2003, is the name given to a novel substance composed of a single layer of carbon atoms, extracted from graphite, with astonishing properties. It is around 100 times stronger than steel by weight, conducts electricity and heat incredibly efficiently, is more flexible than rubber and almost transparent.

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