Test Cases For Mobile

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

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

Test Cases For Mobile

Touchscreen Test Cases

• Check if the natural gestures work for swipe functions of the phone.
• 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.

Volume Buttons

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

Power Button

• Check if the power button opens up 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.
• Check if the idle phone can be boot up by pressing the power button.

Audio Point

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

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.

Calling Test Cases

• Check if the phone allows 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 for missed calls and called numbers.
• Check if the location history is given in the call history or while on call.
• Check the incoming call.
• Check the outgoing call.

Additional Test Cases

Here are some of the generic test cases irrespective of the mobile operating system.

• 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 is according to 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 are 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 the 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 whether it is adjustable.
• Check the volume keys.
• Check the battery requirements.
• Check the phone has a camera or not and the specifications of the camera.
• Check the phone weight is as per requirement.
• Check the phone can be locked.
• Check whether the user can receive a call while the phone is locked.
• Check the user can make a call by using the numbers button and call button.
• Check whether access phone directory and also check 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 is able to call on mobile. 
• Check if the user is able to see the mobile number or contact name of the caller.
• Check if the user is able to see the caller’s picture or not.
• Check if the user is able to accept or reject the call. 
• Check if the user is able to mute the call for a while.
• Check if the user is able to Hold the call or not.
• Check if the user is able to record the call if recording functionality is available on mobile. 
• Check if the user is able to add the caller into mobile if the caller number is not saved on mobile.
• Check if the user is able to see the incoming calls time in History.

Test Cases for Mobile – Outgoing Calls Functional Testing

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

Test Cases for Mobile – SMS Functional Testing

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

Test Cases for Mobile – 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 in Mobile.
• Check the storage capacity of mobile. 
• Check how much time it takes to fully charge.

Test Cases for Mobile – Performance Testing

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

Test Cases for Mobile – Compatibility Testing

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

Test Cases For Mobile – Negative Testing

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

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