Warning about cellspare.com
I ran into a significant issue while trying to find a replacement battery for my Nothing Phone (1) and wanted to share the details so others don’t waste their time and money.
During my search, I found a website called cellspare.com that explicitly listed the battery as “100% Original” and “Genuine.” I decided to order it, trusting the description.
The Result: Despite cellspare.com appearing to be an India-based company, the package was shipped directly from China. Upon arrival, it was immediately clear that this was not an OEM part, but a low-quality counterfeit.
Here is the breakdown of why this is a confirmed fake:
Wrong Manufacturer: The battery is branded with a large “HUSHITONG” logo. Genuine Nothing Phone (1) batteries are typically marked by the OEM (Sunwoda) or Nothing branding, never this third-party generic name.
Embarrassing Typos: There is a glaring spelling error on the label. It reads “MANUFACYURED DATE” (using a “Y” instead of “T”). Major OEMs do not make spelling mistakes on safety components. CIRCUET instead of CIRCUIT
Incorrect Design: The label uses standard generic fonts (like Arial) instead of the specific dot-matrix font style used on original Nothing components.
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The Trap: When I confronted them regarding the authenticity, they denied it was a fake. To make matters worse, cellspare.com is refusing a refund unless I ship the battery back to India at my own expense. They seem to rely on the fact that shipping a loose lithium-ion battery internationally is restrictive and often costs more than the battery itself.
If you are hunting for parts, cross cellspare.com off your list. It appears to be a drop-shipping scheme selling bad fakes under the guise of original parts.
I have attached photos of the battery I received from Cellspare.com below. As you can see, it is a very bad counterfeit.
