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Pouch cell (no size designation) battery

What replaces a Pouch cell (no size designation)
Li-poly, Li-Po, lithium polymer, pouch cell, LiPo
3.7 V lithium-ion (rechargeable)

The Pouch cell (no size designation) is a rechargeable 3.7 V lithium-ion (rechargeable) pack. The codes below are the same physical cell sold under different manufacturer names, and any of them will fit.

Specification

IEC designation
Pouch cell (no size designation)
Nominal voltage
3.7 V
Chemistry
Lithium-ion (rechargeable)
Rechargeable
Yes

Codes that mean the same battery

Different manufacturers, one physical battery. Voltage, chemistry and dimensions all match.
Code Fits?
Li-poly Yes — same cell
Li-Po Yes — same cell
lithium polymer Yes — same cell
pouch cell Yes — same cell
LiPo Yes — same cell

Codes that look close but are not

Code Why it is not a substitute
Any cylindrical Li-ion A pouch cell has no standard size at all — the dimension code on the label, such as 603048, is simply thickness, width and length in tenths of a millimetre and millimetres. Two cells with different codes are different cells, and a pouch has no metal can to contain a failure.
NiMH packs Same connector styles are sold for both. A NiMH charger applied to a LiPo will overcharge it, and an overcharged LiPo swells and can ignite.

Where it turns up

  • Phones, tablets and laptops
  • Bluetooth earbuds and their cases
  • Drones and RC models
  • Smartwatches and fitness bands

The chemistry is lithium-ion; "polymer" describes the gelled electrolyte and the soft foil pouch, not a different cell reaction. 3.7 V nominal, 4.2 V charged, and a hard floor around 3.0 V. A swollen pouch is a failed cell — stop charging it, do not puncture it, and dispose of it at a battery collection point rather than in household waste.

Common questions

What is equivalent to a Pouch cell (no size designation)?
Li-poly, Li-Po, lithium polymer, pouch cell, LiPo — all the same 3.7 V cell under different manufacturer codes.
Can I use a Any cylindrical Li-ion instead of a Pouch cell (no size designation)?
A pouch cell has no standard size at all — the dimension code on the label, such as 603048, is simply thickness, width and length in tenths of a millimetre and millimetres. Two cells with different codes are different cells, and a pouch has no metal can to contain a failure.
Is the Pouch cell (no size designation) rechargeable?
Yes. Use a charger made for its chemistry and never substitute a primary cell of the same size.

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Sources

  1. Typical range compiled from manufacturer specifications — At One Place

How these figures are compiled and checked