Chances are you use your cell phone many times over the course of a day. Many Americans now have a cell phone as their only telephone. Since cell phone batteries usually only last one or two years, chances are you will be faced with having to replace the cellular battery in your mobile phone. If you’re looking for information about choosing the best cell phone battery, this is the article for you. Specifically we’ll discuss finding a battery with a good capacity and which brand of cell phone battery to choose. By the end of this article you’ll have a quick and easy plan for finding the mobile phone battery for you.

Cell Phone Battery Capacity
One of the primary things you should consider when purchasing a new cell phone battery is the capacity. You can find higher capacity batteries that will increase the amount of talk time and standby time that you have available. The drawbacks to high capacity cell phone batteries are that they do tend to be larger and weigh more. If you want a smaller profile phone, you can also go the other route and get a slim cell phone battery. These batteries reduce the footprint of your cell phone, but they do require charging more often and will give you a shorter standby and talk time ratio.

Choosing the Right Brand
People often wonder whether they should purchase the same brand cell phone battery as what came with their phone originally or if they should choose an aftermarket battery. One thing to keep in mind is that “brand name” cell phone batteries will always be more expensive due to the name and the perception that brand name is better. Aftermarket batteries are far less expensive and are generally manufactured to the same or higher quality standards as brand name mobile phone batteries. Some cell phone manufacturer’s warranties will be voided with the use of an aftermarket battery however, so make sure to read your warranty information if keeping the warranty intact is important to you.

Conclusion
If you need to replace your cell phone battery there are a few things to take into account. Choose a mobile phone battery with the right capacity and size to fit your needs. Then decide whether to purchase a name brand or aftermarket cell phone battery. With the information in this article you should have a good idea of how to choose the best replacement cell phone battery for you.

More and more people rely on their cell phones every day. A 2005 University of Michigan study found that 83% thought that using cell phones made life easier – and they chose this over the internet. While we all use our cell phones for talking, texting and even surfing the web, chances are you haven’t given much thought to the little unit that powers your cell phone – the cell phone battery. If you’re interested in learning more about cell phone batteries, this article is for you. Specifically we’ll discuss the history of mobile phone batteries, battery life expectancy and a few facts about talk time and standby time. By the end of this article you’ll have a better understanding of your cellular battery.

History of Cell Phone Batteries
Cellular batteries have constantly evolved to become smaller, better performing, lighter and more friendly to the environment. Early cell phones had huge NiCad batteries. These evolved to the NiMH batteries which had better performance. The latest in the line of cellular batteries is the Lithium-ion battery which has the best performance and is also the smallest type of mobile phone battery on the market.

Mobile Phone Life Expectancy
Most cellular batteries last about 1 to 2 years, or 300-500 charging cycles. People who charge their phone every day are likely to see a shorter lifespan of 12-16 months. Charging your phone every other day or every 2-3 days will increase the longevity to 2 to 3 years. The best way to increase your phone’s life expectancy is to follow the manufacturers guidelines about the initial charging routine. Try not to expose your phone to extreme heat or cold. Let your battery completely discharge before recharging it again every few months.

Talk and Standby Time
When you look at the manufactueres guidelines for talk and standby time, it’s important to remember that these are “best case” numbers. They are also “either/or” not “and” figures. For example, if the label reads 250 minutes of talk time and 200 hours of standby time, figure that this means 250 minutes of talk time OR 200 hours of standby time, but not both. Both the figures the manufacturer states also only factor in talking on the phone. The figures do not include dialing, receiving calls, changing settings or powering the phone on or off.

Conclusion
If you rely heavily on your mobile phone, it’s a good idea to understand as much as you can about the cell phone battery that powers it. With the information in this article you should have a better understanding of the history of cell phones, their life expectancy and talk and standby time expectation.