Samsung Considers Non-Samsung Batteries for Galaxy S8
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Samsung Electronics is considering a non-Samsung supplier for batteries, which will be used in the next flagship phone Galaxy S8. After the Galaxy Note 7 fiasco, Samsung is ultra-cautious for its next flagship smartphone, which will be launched in first quarter of next year. According to Korean Herald, Samsung Electronics is considering LG Chem, to provide batteries for the Galaxy S8.
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“We are looking at diverse suppliers, including LG Chem,” a Samsung executive was quoted as saying by Maeil Business Newspaper.According to reports, after the Galaxy Note 7 disaster, Samsung is not going to use its previous set of batteries in Galaxy S8. Currently, Samsung is using SDI and Chinese ATL batteries in its smartphone device. Samsung is considering many suppliers including LG Chem for its batteries. LG Chem is the largest Korean Chemical Company, and phone batteries is its one of the specialty. Whether Samsung make deal with LG Chem or not, but one thing is sure, that it is not going to use Non-Samsung company for batteries.
Galaxy Note 7, released in September, was a really good flagship model, but due to some technical fault several incidents of its burning reported around the world. Samsung first blamed the batteries, but the replacements Note 7 were also catching fire. Samsung has finally recalled all the sold devices and halts the further production of Note 7. Samsung Engineers are unable to find the root cause of Galaxy Note 7 failure to date. There are many theories are circulating around the globe, one of them suggests that the industrial design of the Note 7 put too much pressure on the battery, ultimately causing it to bend and overheat. Well, the final reason will be disclosed only by the Samsung Officials, whenever they do. Irrespective of the reason, Note 7 woes dents the reputation very badly and blows the Samsung profits as well. That’s why Samsung is ultra-cautious in its next flagship launch.
SOURCE:THE KOREA HERALD
