PERFORMANCE TESTING OF MOBILE PHONE BATTERIES

MOBILE PHONE BATTERIES

Abstract

This paper reports the performance of mobile phone batteries. The performance tests carried out include determination of the battery capacity (Ampere-hour rating), measurement of the battery’s talk time, selfdischarge test and ohm test. These tests were carried out using Cadex C8000, an advanced programmable battery testing system. Results show that the battery type (whether it’s a battery that came along with newly purchased mobile phone or a replacement battery) had significant effect on the battery’s actual Ampere-hour capacity and talk time. Therefore, it is concluded that batteries which came along with newly purchased mobile phones perform better than replacement batteries obtained from mobile phone accessory shops. This confirms the claim of consumers on the underperformance of replacement batteries; consequently, there is need for standards for mobile phone batteries imported into the Nigerian market.