Motorola StarTAC Rainbow Battery Life

Battery Life

Its power source was a removable 500 mAh NiMH battery, offering a limited standby time of 40 hours and a talk time of about 120 minutes. While this might seem exceedingly low for a contemporary device, it was typical for the period, and users were accustomed to charging their phones more frequently. The removable battery was advantageous, allowing users to carry spares and easily replace a depleted battery, enhancing the phone's practicality.