The Philips lithium battery is suitable for powering small portable electronic devices such as wristwatches, car keys, and many others.

Lithium batteries can be used in place of regular alkaline batteries in many devices such as watches and cameras.

Although they are more expensive, lithium cells provide a longer lifespan, thus minimizing the need for battery replacement. However, care must be taken with the higher voltage developed by lithium batteries before they are used as replacements in devices that typically use standard zinc batteries.