There are ways to maximize cell phone battery life.
There are primarily two type of phone batteries: nickel-cadmium and lithium. The life of a rechargeable lithium battery is between 500 to 800 charge-discharge cycles, or 18 months to three years. For a nickel-cadmium battery, it is approximately 1,000 charge/discharge cycles, or five years.
Nickel-Cadmium Phone Battery
There are several advantages and disadvantages to the nickel-based phone battery. The battery has a long shelf life and performs well in low temperatures. It accepts a fast charge even after storing for long periods of time. If a battery has been sitting in a charger and not used, the battery must periodically be discharged and charged to prevent loss of the battery's voltage operating capacity.
Lithium Phone Battery
Lithium phone batteries need to be only partially discharged when recharging. Try to avoid frequent full battery discharges; instead use a full discharge and recharge every 30 charges. This process "provides the periodic calibration needed to synchronize the fuel gauge with the battery's state-of-charge," according to the website Battery University.
Maximize Battery Life
You can maximize the operating life of your cell phone battery by making certain that your new phone battery is fully charged and discharged for the first three cycles of its operation. Avoid using phone accessories and options that are not needed or letting the phone lay dormant for extended periods. Don't expose the phone to outside weather conditions, such as rain, extreme heat or cold weather.
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