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If you use your cell phone on a regular basis, battery power is likely to be a significant concern. There are three different types of cellular phone batteries: nickel metal hydride, nickel cadmium, and lithium ion. Lithium ion batteries are the most common cell phone batteries because they provide callers with the longest possible battery life--typically between three and five hours of talk time. These batteries can be recharged between 200 and 400 times before you will need to purchase a new battery for your cell phone.

Cellular phone batteries should be stored at a moderate temperature; extreme cold or heat can damage your phone's battery. When recharging your cellular phone battery, you should wait until your battery is completely out of power. It's also a good idea to read the manufacturer's instructions for your battery charger so you don't overcharge your battery. If you need a replacement battery, be aware that there are both OEM and aftermarket batteries to choose from. OEM batteries tend to be more expensive than aftermarket batteries, but are generally higher quality. In general, you can save money with aftermarket products, but may risk product longevity.

The most common types of cell phone chargers include the desktop charger and the car charger. Desktop chargers are inexpensive and generally purchased as a backup for your car charger. If you wish to purchase an AC/DC power converter, you can plug your cell phone car charger into any standard electrical outlet. When purchasing a cell phone charger, you'll need to select the accessory that is compatible with your particular cell phone model.

The length of time it will take to recharge your cellular phone battery depends upon your cell phone model and the type of charger. Batteries can take as little as one hour or as long as one day to fully recharge. If you can't wait that long, you may want to consider purchasing a spare cell phone battery so you'll never be without a source of power for your phone.