Oppo Phone Gets Certified With 11,640 mAh Battery
China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology certification lists the PNC110 model with a large rated battery capacity.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Consumer Electronics
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Oppo has obtained China's MIIT certification for a smartphone model designated PNC110, which lists a rated battery capacity of 11,640 mAh. The certification also indicates 5G and dual-SIM support, while launch date, price and full specifications remain unknown.
Why it matters
Larger batteries add only marginal cost while delivering noticeably longer battery life, a useful selling point in the mid-range segment. Mid-range makers are under cost pressure from rising RAM and flash storage prices tied to the DRAM shortage, which makes battery capacity a relatively low-cost differentiator.
The MIIT certification lists a rated battery of 11,640 mAh, roughly 20% above the Oppo A7 Pro Max and 50% above the Chinese Find X10 Pro Max. Launch date, processor and other hardware details have not been disclosed.
The players
Oppo
Oppo is a Chinese consumer electronics brand known for its smartphones and camera-focused devices, competing in the global mid-range and premium markets.
Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT)
MIIT is China's national ministry responsible for industrial policy and the regulatory certification of telecommunications and electronic devices sold in the country.
The details
The smartphone was certified by China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, and the listing revealed the battery capacity. The model is expected to be marketed with a typical capacity of about 12,000 mAh, and it could deliver several days of battery life.
Timeline
The certification leak was reported on November 4, 2026.
The Tech Race
Mid-range smartphone makers are facing rising memory costs driven by the DRAM shortage, pushing them to differentiate on features that add little cost, such as larger batteries. Samsung's Galaxy A27 5G, which launched more than 20% above its predecessor's price and later received multiple downgrades, illustrates how tightening margins are reshaping the segment.
A battery of this size would give users noticeably longer time between charges, which matters most for heavy daily use. Buyers should wait for official pricing and launch details before assuming the certified capacity will appear in the final retail model.
The takeaway
Battery capacity is becoming a practical differentiator in phones where cost-cutting is limiting other upgrades, so compare certified capacities against real-world battery tests before buying.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Notebookcheck.
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