How can be sure if my iPhone 3G battery is dead or just needs a recharge?

How can be sure if my iPhone 3G battery is dead or just needs a recharge?

Hi,
Thanks for the fast reply!
Here is what happens, and I've tried out several Apple chargers.
Unplugged, the battery charge icon shows only a tiny red bar for a charge, but it will come on. 
The battery icon then displays a charging "lightening bolt" symbol  showing charging when connected to any charger. But after a minute or two, the battery icon then changes to a "plugged in" symbol and the phone will no longer take a charge.  I can recycle through this same sequence by unplugging and plugging back in the phone to a charger, but after a minute or two, that's it.

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