Russia?s new budget smartphone claims to beat world record for battery life

Vobis Computer has rolled out its Highscreen Boost 2, the next generation of Russian smartphones with what the firm claims is record-long battery life

Vobis Computer, a sizable Russian supplier and vendor of Chinese-assembled smartphones, satellite navigation systems and software operating under the Highscreen trademark, rolled out last week its Highscreen Boost 2, the next generation of Russian smartphones with record-long battery life. Eight months after the inaugural Boost was introduced as Russia?s first smartphone to offer a week of self-contained operation, the Boost 2 beats the world record for smartphone battery ?longevity,? East-West Digital News, the international resource on Russian digital industries, reported earlier this week, citing Vobis? corporate information. With its two advanced storage batteries for 3,000 and 6,000 mAh, respectively, the gadget is said to require no recharging for up to two weeks. The advantage, however, turns out to also be a downside since it requires increased width (up to 14.8 mm) and weight (203 grams when using the 6,000 mAh battery)...