Motorola NNTN9216B IMPRES 2 Battery – 4400mAh APX NEXT Battery

The Motorola NNTN9216B is a genuine Motorola IMPRES 2 lithium-ion battery designed for compatible Motorola APX NEXT portable radios. With a 4400mAh capacity, a published energy rating of approximately 31.7 watt-hours and IP68 environmental protection, the NNTN9216 provides dependable full-shift power for public safety, law enforcement, fire, EMS, emergency management and other mission-critical operations.

Although Motorola describes the NNTN9216 as a standard-capacity APX NEXT battery, its 4400mAh capacity is substantial. The battery provides an estimated 13.8 hours of operation under Motorola’s standard test conditions while maintaining a more compact profile than the larger 5650mAh APX NEXT high-capacity battery.

The NNTN9216 uses Motorola IMPRES 2 technology. When maintained with compatible IMPRES 2 charging equipment, it can support optimized charging, battery-condition information, automatic maintenance decisions and improved battery-fleet management. Motorola states that IMPRES 2 batteries can provide up to 60% more charge cycles than traditional lithium-ion batteries when maintained as part of a compatible IMPRES 2 system.

Quick Specifications

What Radios Does the NNTN9216 Fit?

The Motorola NNTN9216 is designed for compatible configurations of:

• Motorola APX NEXT
• Motorola APX NEXT XE

The NNTN9216 uses the dedicated APX NEXT battery platform. It should not be used with radios from other APX battery families.

Customers comparing batteries, chargers and audio accessories across the APX family can review the Motorola APX radios, batteries and accessories guide.

NNTN9216 Runtime

Motorola publishes an approximate operating time of 13.8 hours for the NNTN9216 under standard test conditions.

Actual operating time depends on factors including:

• Frequency and duration of transmissions
• LTE and broadband-data activity
• Radio transmit-power settings
• GPS, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth use
• Touchscreen and display activity
• Video, applications and data use
• Speaker volume
• Signal strength and system coverage
• Connected audio accessories
• Ambient temperature
• Battery age and charging history

The APX NEXT combines traditional P25 radio functions with broadband-data and application features. Because of this, runtime can vary more than it might with a voice-only portable radio.

Heavy transmitting, frequent touchscreen use, continuous broadband activity or operation in weak-coverage areas may reduce runtime. Users who work extended shifts or have limited access to chargers may benefit from carrying a spare NNTN9216 or selecting the higher-capacity NNTN9089 battery.

Compatible Chargers

The NNTN9216 requires a charger designed for the Motorola APX NEXT battery platform. Chargers intended for APX 6000, APX 8000 or compact APX batteries are not interchangeable.

Compatible APX NEXT charging options include:

• Motorola NNTN9199A: IMPRES 2 single-unit desktop charger
• Motorola NNTN9115A: Six-unit IMPRES charger for fleet charging
• Motorola PMPN4591A: Six-unit IMPRES charger
• Motorola PMPN4604A: Single-unit IMPRES desktop charger
• Motorola PMPN4639A: 12V DC vehicle charger
• Motorola NNTN9212A: Replacement single-unit charger adapter cup for applicable charger configurations

View available Motorola APX NEXT chargers to compare desktop, multi-unit and vehicle-charging options.

Motorola NNTN9199A Single-Unit Charger

The NNTN9199A is a convenient IMPRES 2 desktop charger for an individual APX NEXT radio or battery. It is a practical choice for personal workstations, supervisors, administrators and users who are assigned their own charging location.

Motorola NNTN9115A Multi-Unit Charger

The NNTN9115A charges multiple compatible APX NEXT radios or batteries from one centralized location. It is well suited to police departments, fire stations, communications centers and equipment rooms managing a shared radio fleet.

Motorola PMPN4639A Vehicle Charger

The PMPN4639A provides a 12V DC charging option for compatible APX NEXT equipment. A vehicle charger can help mobile personnel maintain battery readiness while away from a station or office.

Always verify the charger model, adapter cup, power supply and software requirements before use. A battery physically fitting into a charging pocket does not automatically confirm full IMPRES 2 compatibility.

Previous and Superseded Motorola Part Numbers

The NNTN9216 battery family includes the following revisions:

• NNTN9216: Base part number
• NNTN9216A: Earlier factory revision
• NNTN9216B: Current revision commonly supplied

The Motorola NNTN9216B is the direct replacement for the earlier NNTN9216A. Revision suffixes may change as Motorola updates manufacturing or product documentation without changing the battery’s main intended application.

The NNTN9087 is an earlier, lower-capacity APX NEXT battery option that may be compatible with some of the same radios. However, it should be treated as an alternative rather than automatically described as the exact previous part number for NNTN9216.

NNTN9216 vs Other APX NEXT Batteries

Not every battery is approved for every APX NEXT configuration. Safety-rated radios must be used only with batteries and accessories included in the applicable approval documentation.

NNTN9216 vs NNTN9217

The main difference between the NNTN9216 and NNTN9217 is the safety certification. Their capacity and general physical design are similar.

Choose the NNTN9216 for standard APX NEXT applications that do not require a hazardous-location approval. Choose the NNTN9217 when the complete radio system must meet the applicable UL Division 2 requirements.

A UL-rated battery does not make an otherwise unapproved radio system intrinsically safe. The radio, battery and attached accessories must be approved as a complete system.

NNTN9216 vs NNTN9087

The NNTN9216 provides approximately 14% more rated capacity than the 3850mAh NNTN9087. This makes the NNTN9216 a useful upgrade for agencies that want additional runtime without moving to the substantially larger high-capacity NNTN9089.

NNTN9216 vs NNTN9089

Choose the NNTN9216 when you want a balance of operating time, weight and radio size. Choose the NNTN9089 when maximum runtime is more important than minimizing battery size and weight.

Users should also confirm that their carrying case or holster is sized for the selected battery. A case intended for the standard NNTN9216 may not properly accommodate the larger NNTN9089.

Why Choose the Motorola NNTN9216?

• Genuine Motorola APX NEXT battery
• 4400mAh rated capacity
• Approximately 31.7 watt-hours
• Approximately 13.8 hours of published operating time
• Motorola IMPRES 2 battery-management technology
• IP68-rated dust and water protection
• Standard-size APX NEXT battery housing
• 24-month Motorola capacity warranty
• Compatible with dedicated APX NEXT desktop, multi-unit and vehicle chargers
• Strong balance of runtime, size and weight
• Current NNTN9216B revision replaces NNTN9216A

Frequently Asked Questions

Is NNTN9216B the same as NNTN9216?

Yes. NNTN9216 is the base product number, while NNTN9216B identifies the current factory revision commonly supplied.

What happened to NNTN9216A?

NNTN9216A is an earlier product revision. Motorola NNTN9216B is the current direct replacement.

What is the capacity of the NNTN9216?

The Motorola NNTN9216 has a rated capacity of 4400mAh and a published energy rating of approximately 31.7 watt-hours.

What is the voltage of the NNTN9216?

The battery has a nominal voltage of approximately 7.2 volts. The published watt-hour rating is the most reliable specification for calculating and comparing total stored energy.

How long does the NNTN9216 last?

Motorola publishes an approximate runtime of 13.8 hours under standard test conditions. Actual runtime depends on transmitting, broadband activity, touchscreen use, enabled features, signal strength, temperature and battery condition.

Does the NNTN9216 fit the APX NEXT?

Yes. The NNTN9216 is specifically designed for the Motorola APX NEXT battery platform.

Does the NNTN9216 fit the APX NEXT XE?

The NNTN9216 is used with compatible APX NEXT XE configurations that do not require a UL Division 2 battery. Verify the radio’s complete configuration and approval requirements before ordering.

Does the NNTN9216 fit the APX NEXT XN?

The APX NEXT XN is designed for hazardous-location applications. Use only the safety-rated battery listed in the radio’s approval documentation, such as the NNTN9217 or another approved model. Do not substitute the non-HAZLOC NNTN9216 where a UL Division 2 battery is required.

Does the NNTN9216 fit the APX 6000 or APX 8000?

No. APX 6000 and APX 8000 radios use a different battery interface. Common batteries for those radios include the PMNN4486, PMNN4487 and PMNN4494.

Is the NNTN9216 an IMPRES 2 battery?

Yes. The NNTN9216 uses Motorola IMPRES 2, also described as IMPRES Generation 2.

Is the NNTN9216 intrinsically safe?

No. The standard NNTN9216 is not a HAZLOC or UL Division 2 battery. The NNTN9217 is the comparable 4400mAh UL Division 2 option for approved configurations.

Is the NNTN9216 waterproof?

The NNTN9216 carries an IP68 rating. Motorola states that it can withstand immersion in up to two meters of water for as long as four hours under specified test conditions. Damage, improper installation or worn seals can reduce water protection.

Does the NNTN9216 include a belt clip?

No. The belt clip is generally sold separately. Verify current package contents before ordering.

Which carrying case fits the NNTN9216?

The Motorola PMLN7948A carrying case is designed for APX NEXT radios using standard batteries such as the NNTN9216 and NNTN9217. Cases for the larger NNTN9089 or NNTN9090 high-capacity batteries may have different dimensions.

Can the NNTN9216 use an APX 6000 charger?

No. The APX NEXT uses a dedicated battery and charging platform. Use an APX NEXT-compatible charger such as the NNTN9199, NNTN9115, PMPN4591, PMPN4604 or PMPN4639.

When should the NNTN9216 be replaced?

Replace the battery if it is swollen, cracked, leaking, physically damaged, unable to lock securely onto the radio, repeatedly produces charger errors or can no longer support the required shift.

Damaged lithium-ion batteries should be removed from service immediately and handled according to applicable battery-recycling and safety requirements.

Related APX NEXT Batteries

• Motorola NNTN9217: 4400mAh IMPRES 2 battery with UL Division 2 approval for applicable hazardous-location configurations.
• Motorola NNTN9087: Approximately 3850mAh standard IMPRES 2 APX NEXT battery.
• Motorola NNTN9088: Approximately 3850mAh IMPRES 2 battery with applicable UL Division 2 approval.
• Motorola NNTN9089: Approximately 5650mAh high-capacity IMPRES 2 battery for maximum non-HAZLOC runtime.
• Motorola NNTN9090: Approximately 5650mAh high-capacity IMPRES 2 UL Division 2 battery.
• Motorola PMNN4812: 3400mAh IMPRES 2 UL Division 2 battery for compatible APX NEXT XN configurations.

Browse Motorola APX NEXT batteries, chargers and accessories to compare compatible products.

Related APX NEXT Chargers and Accessories

• Motorola APX NEXT chargers – Compare single-unit, multi-unit and vehicle chargers.
• Motorola NNTN9199A – IMPRES 2 single-unit desktop charger.
• Motorola NNTN9115A – Six-unit IMPRES charger for fleet applications.
• Motorola PMPN4591A – Six-unit IMPRES charging station.
• Motorola PMPN4604A – Single-unit desktop charger.
• Motorola PMPN4639A – 12V DC vehicle charger.
• Motorola PMLN7948A – Carrying case for APX NEXT radios with standard-size NNTN9216 or NNTN9217 batteries.
• Motorola PMMN4135A – Compatible remote speaker microphone for APX NEXT applications.
• Motorola AN000296A01 – Compatible APX NEXT radio antenna.

For assistance selecting the correct APX NEXT battery, provide the complete radio model, current battery number, charger model, required runtime and any hazardous-location requirements. BatteryDistributors.com can help compare standard-capacity, high-capacity and UL-rated Motorola APX NEXT battery options.