Samsung rumoured to be looking into getting the Galaxy S8’s battery from Japanese manufacturer
Thursday, February 2, 2017 at 10:16PM 
Aside from implementing a new eight-step battery check for its devices, Samsung is rumoured to be looking into getting a new battery supplier for its upcoming flagship, the Galaxy S8. According to Korean news site Han Kyung, Samsung is looking to work with Murata Manufacturing Company, which was acquired by Sony last year. This move might a reputation boost for the company as Japanese-made products are perceived to be of better quality than its Chinese counterparts.
The batteries of the Galaxy Note7 were primarily sourced from Samsung’s own SDI battery division and Hong Kong-based and China-owned Amperex Technology. These faulty batteries were said to be the cause of the Note7 catching fire. Samsung hasn’t confirmed the news yet.
Source: CNET