July 2025: The Honor Magic V5 impressed the industry with its ultra-slim 8.8mm body and a substantial 6100mAh battery. On October 9, the core innovation behind this milestone—the Honor Silicon-Carbon Battery (also referred to as the 25% silicon-content Honor Silicon-Carbon Battery)—gained further global recognition, being listed among TIME magazine’s “2025 Best Inventions of the Year.”
Founded in 1923, TIME is a globally influential media institution. Its annual “Best Inventions” list is widely regarded as a barometer of technological progress, recognized for its rigorous standards in evaluating global impact and originality.
This inclusion not only celebrates the end product but also serves as an international endorsement of the foundational material and structural innovations by Shenzhen Solidlight Advanced Batteries Co., Ltd. (SLAB).
“Honor’s new battery design allows them to compact materials while extending battery life.”
— TIME, October 2025
This transformative technology, recognized by TIME, stems from the original R&D and engineering excellence of SLAB. The silicon-carbon battery system developed by SLAB represents more than just an upgrade for smartphones—it lays the groundwork for next-generation endurance across wearables, IoT devices, slim laptops, and a broad range of smart terminals.
SLAB has built out four core product lines: Fast Charging, Mini, High Energy Density, and High Power, serving applications from smartphones and drones to wearables and notebooks. With the successful commercialization in the Honor Magic V5, SLAB’s technology is accelerating the adoption of solid-state batteries in consumer electronics and helping initiate a new cycle of innovation across the industry.
In Conclusion
The recognition from TIME is both a milestone and a starting point. As the Honor Magic V5 brings together slim design and long battery life for users worldwide, SLAB stands as a testament to China’ growing capability and confidence in shaping the next generation of energy solutions.
