By Lydia | Last Updated
If the battery percentage is shown on the top-right corner of your iPhone or iPad, you can know how much battery capacity remains to be used at a glance. Monitoring your iPhone’s battery percentage is also crucial for ensuring you never run out of power unexpectedly.
In this guide, we’re diving into how to display iPhone battery percentage on different iOS versions and address some frequently asked questions.
Starting with iPhone X, the battery percentage is not always visible in the status bar due to the notch. However, it can be checked in the Control Center.
Steps: Swipe down from the top-right corner to view the battery percentage.
Tips: For older models, such as iPhone SE (2nd and 3rd), iPhone 8 and earlier, all iPads, the battery percentage is displayed directly in the status bar. Besides, you can enable Reachability on iPhone to quick access Control Panel with one hand.
For users running iOS 9 or later, Apple has introduced a refined approach to showing battery percentage:
Step 1: Tap the "Settings" app on your home screen.
Step 2: Scroll down and tap on "Battery".
Step 3: Toggle the switch next to "Battery Percentage" to the ON position. You will now see the battery percentage displayed in the status bar.
Notes: The steps for iOS 15 and later version are generally similar to iOS 14 and earlier, but the interface may look slightly different, mainly varies in whether the battery percentage is displayed next to the battery icon or inside the icon.
Step 1: Open Settings > General > Usage.
Step 2: Find Battery Percentage and click the switch to turn it on.
Tip: To turn off Battery Percentage, get into the same steps and toggle off the switch beside Battery Percentage.
For devices running iOS 14 or later, you can also use widgets as a battery percentage iPhone shortcut to keep an eye on your battery status:
Step 1: Long-press the blank area of iPhone Screen to enter jiggle mode, tap the Tap the "+" icon in the top-left corner.
Step 2: Search for "Batteries", and then choose the Percentage style, then both the iPhone battery percentage and the connected device battery percentage will be displayed here.
If you’re running iOS 16 or higher version, you can add widgets to iPhone Lock Screen.
Step 1: On Locked iPhone Screen, long-press your wallpaper to enter edit mode. You may need to use FaceID or Passcode to unlock iPhone first.
Step 2: Then choose "Customize" option, tap on the "Shortcut" icon.
Step 3: Choose your Lock screen from the left. Then Tap on "ADD WIDGETS".
Step 4: In the prompted widgets selectors, swipe down and choose "battery".
Step 5: Choose the Battery widgets, the battery widget displays the battery percentage of connected devices by default. To change it, open the widgets settings, turn off "Automatic", then choose Devices to "My iPhone".
Step 6: Close the widgets settings, now you can see the real-time power percentage in your lock screen.
Apple first introduced the battery health feature in iOS 11, and then added the optimized battery charging feature in iOS 13. Since the iPhone 15, it has included a "80% Limit" switch.
For iPhone 14 and older models: navigate to Settings -> Battery -> Battery Health & Charging.
For iPhone 15 and newer models: Navigate to Settings -> Battery -> Charging Optimization.
After enabled Optimized Battery Charging, the iPhone will indicate when the iPhone will be fully charged on the iPhone Lock screen.
Notes: iOS 18 introduces additional charging limit options for the iPhone 15/Pro series, including 85%, 90%, and 95%, allowing users to precisely adjust the charging limit using a slider control. Additionally, iOS 18 can recognize whether the charger being used is a slow charger.
Q1: Why can’t I see the battery percentage on my iPhone?
If you can’t see the battery percentage, it might be due to the specific iOS version or device model you are using. Ensure you have followed the correct steps for your iOS version.
Q2: Does enabling battery percentage impact battery life?
Enabling the battery percentage does not impact your iPhone's battery life. It is simply a display option that shows the remaining battery power in percentage form.
Q3: Can I see the battery percentage of connected devices?
Yes, if you use an iOS 14 or later device, you can view the battery percentage of connected devices (like AirPods) in the Batteries widget as descripted in Method 4.
Q4: What if the battery percentage toggle is missing in my settings?
If the battery percentage option is missing, ensure your device is updated to the latest iOS version available. If the issue persists, restarting your device may resolve the issue.
Q5: How to check iPhone battery health percent?
To check the battery health percentage on your iPhone, follow these steps:
Step 1: Go to "Settings" > "Battery". Then tap on "Battery Health & Charging" or "Battery Health", depending on your iOS version.
Step 2: Here, you’ll see the maximum capacity of your battery as a percentage, indicating its health relative to when it was new.
