Battery 🔋

Quick answer

🔋 Battery is an emoji in the Objects category, under “Computer”.

Tap the emoji to copy it, then paste it anywhere.

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Key facts

Category
Objects
Subgroup
Computer
Unicode
U+1F50B
Emoji version
Emoji 0.6
Year added
2010
Shortcode
:battery:

Battery 🔋: Meaning

🔋 Battery is an emoji in the Objects category, under “Computer”. It became part of the emoji standard with Emoji 0.6 in 2010.

How to use 🔋 Battery

Computer emojis show laptops, keyboards, and disks, for work, coding, and tech talk.

Example messages

  • Working from home today 🔋
  • Back up your files 🔋

Codes for developers

Copy emoji🔋
UnicodeU+1F50B
HTML (hex)🔋
HTML (decimal)🔋
CSS\1F50B
JavaScript\u{1F50B}
JavaScript (UTF-16)\uD83D\uDD0B
Python\U0001F50B
URL%F0%9F%94%8B
GitHub:battery:
Slack / Discord:battery:

Technical details

Type
Single character
Code points
1
UTF-16
2
UTF-8
4 bytes
🔋U+1F50BBattery

History and device support

🔋 was added to the emoji standard in Emoji 0.6 (2010). Emoji 0.6 is the original set from Japanese mobile carriers, added to Unicode 6.0 in 2010. It includes the classic faces, hearts, weather, food, and objects that made emoji popular.

It is supported on practically every phone, tablet, and computer in use today, including iPhone, Android, Windows, and Mac. Each platform draws it in its own style, so it can look slightly different on Apple, Google, Microsoft, Samsung, and WhatsApp.

How to type it

  • WindowsPress Windows + . (period) and search “battery”.
  • MacPress Control + Command + Space and search “battery”.
  • iPhone · AndroidOpen the emoji keyboard and search “battery”.

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Questions and answers

What does the 🔋 Battery emoji mean?

🔋 Battery is an emoji in the Objects category, under “Computer”.

How do I copy and paste the Battery emoji?

Tap or click the large 🔋 at the top of this page to copy it, then paste it with Ctrl+V, Cmd+V, or a long press.

How do I type the Battery emoji on a computer?

Press Windows + . (period) and search “battery”. Press Control + Command + Space and search “battery”. Open the emoji keyboard and search “battery”.

When was the Battery emoji added?

The Battery emoji was added with Emoji 0.6 in 2010.

What is the Unicode for 🔋?

The Battery emoji is U+1F50B in Unicode. In HTML, write 🔋.

Which category is the Battery emoji in?

🔋 Battery is in the Objects category, in the “Computer” subgroup, together with 13 other emojis.

Which emojis are similar to 🔋?

Emojis similar to 🔋 Battery include 🪫 Low battery, 🔌 Electric plug, 💻 Laptop, 🖥️ Desktop computer.

What is the Battery emoji called in other languages?

In other languages it is called Pila (Español), Pile (Français), Batterie (Deutsch), बैटरी (हिन्दी), بطارية (العربية), 電池 (日本語).

How many characters is the 🔋 emoji?

🔋 is made of 1 Unicode code point(s). It counts as 2 characters in X (Twitter) and JavaScript, and takes 4 bytes in UTF-8.

What is the official name of 🔋?

Its official Unicode CLDR short name is “battery”. Screen readers read this name aloud, and emoji keyboards use it for search.

Can I use 🔋 on Instagram, WhatsApp, and TikTok?

Yes. 🔋 is a standard Unicode emoji, so it works in posts, comments, bios, and messages on Instagram, WhatsApp, TikTok, Facebook, X, Snapchat, and Discord.

Does 🔋 look the same on every phone?

No. It is the same character with the same meaning, but Apple and Google draw it differently, so it may look a little different to the person you send it to.

What is the shortcode for Battery?

In apps like Slack, Discord, and GitHub, type :battery: to insert 🔋.

Does 🔋 work on iPhone and Android?

Yes. It has been part of the emoji standard since Emoji 0.6 (2010), so all current iPhones, Android phones, Windows, and Mac computers support it.

Can I download the Battery emoji as PNG or SVG?

Yes. Use the download box on this page to save 🔋 in Twemoji, Noto, or OpenMoji style as PNG, WebP, or SVG, from 32 to 1024 pixels.

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