Keep a standby battery at home, office or even a car so that you will by no means let pass that vital conversation with your friend or when you are engaged in a very important talk over the phone with your boss.

Most of the batteries that are available today in the market have a prolonged life span and are using Lithium – Ion technology to safe guarded against “memory effect” or memory malfunction.
Lithium Ion Batteries Li – Ion are the most widely used batteries that are available today in the market.

Li – Ion batteries have replaced NiMH batteries for many cell phones because they have the following advantages:

1. Li – Ion batteries provide 40% longer standby time and talk time as compared to previous batteries or rather NiMH batteries.

2. Li – Ion batteries are very light in weight and are much compressed than the NiMH batteries

3. Li – Ion batteries don’t experience any memory effect or malfunction

4. Li – Ion batteries last longer than NiMH batteries by 35% as the cells accept more charge cycles.

One vital thing should be kept in mind which is that the new batteries should be fully charged and thoroughly discharged frequently before they start working to their optimum level.

Important features of a productive battery:

1. It should be branded and manufactured by a recognized company.

2. The new battery should always be Li – Ion rechargeable battery.

3. The battery should have a high storage and memory capacity.

4. The battery should be fitted with safety and circuit protection device.

5. CE production certificate should be issued by the manufacturer.

6. It should have an at least six months warranty period.

How to choose between a high-quality and low quality battery?

Features of a high quality battery:

1. It has a high storage and memory capacity.

2. Similar to a new battery.

3. It has a longer shelf life, easy to recharge and doesn’t overheat.

4. The appearance is of high-quality with an even surface without any scratches or serrated edges. It will fit perfectly into your cell phone.

5. It is always made from a high quality metal like copper. There will be no deterioration at contact points.

Features of a low quality battery:

1. It has a less storage and memory capacity.

2. Dissimilar to a new battery.

3. It has a low shelf life, takes longer time to charge and discharge and heats up extremely while charging.

4. Lower quality with many scratches and does not fit accurately in to the cell phone.

These are the simple guidelines to follow to choose between a high quality and a low quality mobile battery.