{"product_id":"philips-xenium-x526-replacement-battery-37v-1100mah-li-ion","title":"Philips AB1200AWMC Xenium X526 Compatible Battery 3.7V","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"bpw-desc\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 class=\"bpw-desc-h2\"\u003ePhilips Xenium X526 — 3.7V Li-ion Replacement Battery (AB1200AWMC)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"bpw-desc-lead\"\u003eThis is a 3.7V Li-ion battery rated at 1100mAh (4.07Wh), built to fit the Philips Xenium X526 and CTX526 mobile phones. It replaces the original AB1200AWMC cell when the existing battery has degraded, swollen, or stopped holding a useful charge. Swap it in and the phone powers on as normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul class=\"bpw-desc-bullets\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eXenium X526 and CTX526 compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    Both the X526 and CTX526 share the same battery bay dimensions, connector pin-out, and 3.7V nominal voltage rail. One cell fits both variants without modification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBench tested on actual hardware:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    We ran the AB1200AWMC cell through full charge and discharge cycles on the bench. The BMS responded correctly to charge termination signals and held voltage within spec at the connector throughout the draw cycle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFuel gauge recalibration on first cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    On first use after installation, run the battery from 100% down to automatic shutdown without interruption, then charge back to full in one unbroken session. This gives the phone's fuel gauge IC a complete discharge curve for the new cell so percentage readings stay accurate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003chr class=\"bpw-desc-divider\"\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 class=\"bpw-desc-h3\"\u003eSudden shutdown at 20–30% on the Xenium X526 after a cell swap\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"bpw-desc-p\"\u003eThe Xenium X526 fuel gauge IC stores a discharge curve calibrated to the original cell. A new cell has a slightly different internal resistance and voltage profile, so the IC misjudges the remaining charge at higher state-of-charge readings. When the modem transmits or the screen brightness spikes, current draw pulls the cell voltage below the shutdown threshold faster than the gauge predicts. One complete discharge-charge cycle lets the IC remap its curve to the new cell. After that cycle, shutdowns at 20–30% stop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 class=\"bpw-desc-h3\"\u003ePhone won't power on after the replacement battery sat in storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"bpw-desc-p\"\u003eLi-ion cells self-discharge in storage. If the AB1200AWMC cell has sat unused for several months, its resting voltage may have dropped below 2.5V — the point where the BMS locks out to prevent damage to the cell chemistry. The phone will show nothing when you press power. Connect the phone to a charger and leave it for 15–20 minutes before attempting to power on; the charge IC will trickle current into the cell until voltage rises above the BMS re-enable threshold, typically around 2.9–3.0V, at which point normal charging resumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BatteryWeb","offers":[{"title":"Warranty 1 Year","offer_id":43392044269658,"sku":"BWCS-PHX526SL-1","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Warranty 2 Year","offer_id":43392044302426,"sku":"BWCS-PHX526SL-2","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Warranty 3 Year","offer_id":43392044335194,"sku":"BWCS-PHX526SL-3","price":30.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0674\/4775\/0746\/files\/BW-CS-PHX526SL-1.webp?v=1779143126","url":"https:\/\/batteryweb.com\/products\/philips-xenium-x526-replacement-battery-37v-1100mah-li-ion","provider":"BatteryWeb","version":"1.0","type":"link"}