Test Cases For Mobile Phone

Test Cases For Mobile Phones: This post explains some of the test cases for mobile phones. For simplicity, we are choosing a smartphone (touchscreen). In the next post, I’ll cover the telephone (analog/digital) test cases with a wired connection. Feel free to add test cases to the ones mentioned below, or you can let me know more in the comments.

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Let’s assume this is a sample mobile phone with touchscreen functionality. You can assume this phone is an iOS-powered iPhone or Android Device.

Test Cases For Mobile Phone

Creating effective test cases for your mobile phone is crucial to ensuring its quality, performance, and stability. You can identify potential defects or issues by designing comprehensive test cases and ensuring your phone meets all user requirements.

Testing the hardware components, like the screen, buttons, and battery, as well as software features, such as the operating system and apps, are essential to creating successful test cases. Don’t overlook this invaluable step in the quality assurance process – it might just make or break your mobile phone’s success!

Mobile Phone Test Cases For Touchscreen

• Check if the natural gestures work for the phone’s swipe functions.
• Check if the touch gestures work for the phone setting.
• Check if the launch icons for software work with a touchscreen.
• Check if the idle applications can be removed from the queue.
• Check if the idle applications are possible to open with a touch.

Test Cases For Mobile Volume Buttons

• Check if the top press on the button increases volume.
• Check if the down press on the button decreases volume.
• Check if pressing the entire button opens up the volume bar.

Test Scenarios For Mobile Phone Power Button

• Check if the power button opens a menu for the restart, shutdown, and other boot options.
• Check if the power button pressing once locks the phone.
• Check if the power button pressing turns off the light.
• Press the power button to check if the idle phone can be booted up.

Test Case For Mobile Phone Audio Point

• Check if the radio of the phone requires an audio connector.
• Check if connecting headphones can enable the phone’s radio.
• Check if the audio point enables the phone’s headphone settings.
• Check if the audio point is functional.

Test Cases For Mobile Phone USB PowerPoint

• Check if the USB plug accepts the wire for charging as per specification.
• Check if the USB plug accepts the wire of different companies but with the same specification.
• Check if the USB plug connection starts charging.
• Check if the plug doesn’t connect with the point of different specifications.
• Check the signal and network strength in different regions.
• Check the performance of the internal memory.
• Check the performance of the external memory card with the operating system.

Test Cases For Mobile Calling

• Check if the phone allows a dial pad for making a call.
• Check if the phone allows disconnect and connect options for the ringing phone.
• Check if the phone allows connection from the contacts.
• Check if the phone provides a history of missed calls and called numbers.
• Check if the location history is in the call history or while on call.
• Check the incoming call.
• Check the outgoing call.

Additional Test Cases For Test Mobile Phones

Here are some generic test cases for mobile phones, irrespective of the operating system. Also, you can check the test cases for mobile numbers.

• Check the phone operating system for usability.
• Check the phone design for usability.
• Check if the curved edges of the phone make it easy to hold.
• Check if the square edges are easy to handle.
• Check the battery performance of the mobile.
• Check the functionality of the additional keys if they exist.
• Check if the model of the phone meets the requirements.
• Check if the display works as expected ( or according to specifications)
• Check if the manual instructions work on the mobile phone.
• Check if the mobile dimensions are as per specifications.
• Insert the SIM incorrectly and check the phone.
• Don’t insert the SIM and see how the phone operates.
• Check if the SIM can be inserted properly.
• Check if the SD card can be inserted properly.
• Check if the message-sending function works.

Functional Test Cases For Mobile

• Check the type of mobile smartphone or normal.
• Check all the required buttons (0–9 numbers, call answer, call end, etc.) are present.
• Check the numbers and characters printed on the button.
• Check the buttons are placed properly.
• Check all buttons are working properly.
• Check that the phone is compact.
• Check whether the phone comes with a charger and the length of the charger wire.
• Check the screen size of the phone.
• Check the memory of the phone.
• Check whether the external memory port is available.
• Check whether it connects to the network.
• Check the screen brightness of the phone and whether it is adjustable.
• Check the volume keys.
• Check the battery requirements.
• Check whether the phone has a camera or not and the specifications of the camera.
• Check the phone weight is as per requirement.
• Check if the phone can be locked.
• Check whether the user can receive a call while the phone is locked.
• The user can make a call by using the numbers and call buttons.
• Check whether you access the phone directory and also check the save and delete options.
• Check the user can send and receive SMS.
• Check whether the user can decline an incoming call.
• Check that the user can make the silent or vibration mode.
• Check that the user can set the different ringtones.
• Check the phone has a calendar and time option.

Test Cases For Mobile – Incoming Calls Functional Testing

• Check if the user can call on mobile. 
• Check if the user can see the caller’s mobile number or contact name.
• Check if the user can see the caller’s picture or not.
• Check if the user can accept or reject the call. 
• Check if the user can mute the call for a while.
• Check if the user can Hold the call or not.
• Check if the user can record the call and if recording functionality is available on mobile. 
• Check if the user can add the caller to mobile if the caller number is not saved.
• Check if the user can see the incoming call time in History.

Test Scenarios For Mobile Phone – Outgoing Calls Functional Testing

• Check if the user can do the call on mobile.
• Check if the user can select the receiver from the contact list or call History.
• Check if the user can see the receiver’s mobile number or contact name. 
• Check if the user can see the receiver picture or not.
• Check if the user can mute the call for a while.
• Check if the user can Hold the call or not.
• Check if the user can do conference calls.
• Check if the user can record the call and if recording functionality is available on mobile. 
• Check if the user can add the receiver to mobile if the receiver number is not saved.
• Check if the user can see the outgoing call time in History.

Mobile Phone Test Cases – SMS Functional Testing

• Check if the user can send the SMS to single or multiple users. 
• Check if the user can forward the old message to anyone or not.
• Check if the user can erase the old messages or not.
• Check whether the user can modify the old messages before sending them to anyone.
• Check if the user can search for any old messages by searching or not.
• Check whether the user can see all the messages available in Archived.
• Check if the user can see or change the settings of the message service, like ringtone, notification, etc. 
• Check if the MMS message setting is available on mobile or not.
• Check whether the user can see all the read and unread messages on his mobile.
• Check if the user gets a notification when he/she gets a new message.

Test Case For Mobile Phone – Non-Functional Testing

• Check if the mobile can be gripped easily or not.
• Check the look and feel should be good.
• Check if the mobile is waterproof or not.
• Check if the mobile is dustproof or not.
• Check the maximum and minimum resolution supported by mobile.
• Check the maximum display size of the mobile.
• Check the RAM available on Mobile.
• Check the storage capacity of the mobile. 
• Check how much time it takes to charge fully.

Test Mobile Phones – Performance Testing

• Check when putting high pressure on the Mobile for a particular time to do the bend test. 
• Check when Running multiple applications at the same time and check how it performs.
• Check when trying to open multiple windows on the same screen and check the performance.
• Check the mobile Speed, and it should not be hung.

Test Case For Mobile – Compatibility Testing

• Check on putting on distinct surfaces such as floor, glass, wood, and Grass.
• Check whether the Mobile is properly working in all environments or not.
• Check how long users can use the mobile on a single charge.
• Check the compatibility of mobile with different OS and different versions.

Negative Test Cases For Mobile Phone

• Check the mobile stress testing by dropping the Mobile down from a practical height.
• Check how the mobile works under different climate and environmental conditions.
• Check how the mobile performs when there is no SIM card in it.
• Check how the mobile works when put into water.

Test Cases For Mobile Phone

• Check the correct insertion of the Battery cell.
• Check the proper operation of the cell phone’s Switch ON and OFF functions.
• Check the correct insertion of the SIM Card on the cell.
• Check the correct insertion of one contact name and phone number in the Address book.
• Check the successful operation of the Incoming call.
• Check the successful operation of the outgoing call.
• Check the successful operation of sending and receiving Short Messages.
• Check the correct selection & display of all Numbers and special characters.
• Check the successful deletion of the contact name and phone number from the Address book.
• Check the successful capturing of the Home Network from the service provider.
• Check the successful connectivity of the GPRS facility is supported on the cell.
• Check the successful connectivity of the EDGE facility is supported on the cell phone.
• Verify whether the power button is ON when you are pushing it.
• Click the number and verify whether the numbers are visible on display.
• Remove the battery and confirm whether Step 1 is working or not.
• Verify whether it is user-friendly or not by clicking the menu.
• Select the menu button and check whether it is navigating the desired point or not (like menu->messages->new, inbox, outbox, draft … etc.
• Select the menu, go to messages, then go to a new message, write something, and verify whether it is visible in the display; if you require more, I can write more.
• Check whether the mobile is switched on.
• Verify whether the mobile is switched on else, switch on the mobile.
• Check whether the mobile is connected to the proper network
• Check when the mobile is not connected to the proper network. Kindly contact customer care.
• Check whether the mobile has got enough battery.
• Check when the mobile does not have enough kindly battery power; the mobile.
• Check whether the mobile is connected with a prepaid or postpaid connection.
• Check whether the mobile has got enough balance.
• Verify if the mobile has insufficient balance; kindly recharge the mobile.
• Check when you press the keypad. It displays as unlock the keypad.
• Check whether the display helps us to click the correct button to unlock the keypad.
• Check whether the user clicks as per the direction given to him; the keypad opens.
• Check that the user can now type anything on the mobile, whether it is displayed on the screen.
• Check whether the user can call only the valid numbers
• Check if the user calls an invalid when he hears the invalid number beep.
• Check whether the user types the valid numbers and presses the call button; it is connected.
• Check whether mobile buttons are working smoothly and properly.
• Check Whether the mobile screen is sliding smoothly or not.
• Check whether a user profile works correctly according to a user selection (e.g., meeting, outdoor, silent, etc.)
• Check users can install new external software.
• Check users can use the installed software properly.
• Check all by-default software on mobile is working correctly (calendar, calculator, audio & video recording )

I hope the test cases help you. If you have any suggestions or comments, please let me know. Feel free to share the article on social networks and forums.