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TL; DR
- Absolutely nothing has actually verified that the Indian variation of the Absolutely nothing Phone 3 has a 5,500 mAh battery.
- Various other variations of the phone have a somewhat smaller sized 5,150 mAh battery.
- We’re thinking that this inconsistency is connected to EU policies pertaining to the transportation of batteries.
The Nothing Phone 3 ultimately released the other day, and it appears like an all-around Android phone with a polarizing style. Nevertheless, it ends up that a person local version has a larger battery.
Absolutely nothing verified to Android Authority that the Indian variation of the Absolutely nothing Phone 3 has a 5,500 mAh battery. By comparison, various other versions (consisting of the United States version) have a 5,150 mAh battery. This verification follows Absolutely nothing’s Indian internet site detailed a 5,150 mAh battery, yet the local news release and Indian retail listings indicated a 5,500 mAh battery.
Nevertheless, a 5,150 mAh battery is still a strong dimension in 2025 and needs to make certain reputable endurance. Yet we’re eager to see just how much even more runtime can be ejected of the Indian version.
Absolutely nothing hasn’t exposed a factor for this inconsistency, yet we’re thinking that this relates to European Union (EU) policies pertaining to the transportation of batteries. Nevertheless, Absolutely nothing would not be the only brand name to launch a phone with a smaller sized battery in Europe. Xiaomi and OnePlus have actually additionally launched phones with smaller sized batteries in the EU contrasted to China, India, or various other worldwide markets. These tools consist of the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, POCO F7, and OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite.
As a matter of fact, OnePlus previously explained why in 2014’s Nord CE 4 Lite had a smaller sized battery in the EU:
Because of suitable legislations and policies in particular European nations pertaining to the carriage of batteries, there are strict needs put on the transport and handling of battery cells with the watt-hour ranking over 20Wh. As an outcome of the small voltage of our batteries being 3.88 V, the OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite will certainly be furnished with a 5,110 mAh battery in Europe, as opposed to the 5,500 mAh battery offered in various other markets.
OnePlus additionally kept in mind in action to an Android Authority inquiry that the constraint puts on a solitary battery cell as opposed to the whole bundle. This recommends that brand names can still supply a huge battery in the EU if they select a dual-cell style.
Nevertheless, we have actually asked Absolutely nothing why the Indian variation of the Absolutely nothing Phone 3 has a greater battery capability than various other versions. We’ll upgrade our short article as quickly as the firm replies to our inquiry.
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