Keeping track of your iPhone’s battery life is important, especially when you’re on the go, using power-hungry apps, or trying to conserve energy. One of the most precise ways to monitor this is by enabling the battery percentage indicator in your iPhone’s status bar. This feature displays the exact percentage of battery remaining, making it easier to manage usage than relying on just the battery icon.
In this detailed guide, we’ll walk you through how to show battery percentage on all iPhone models (with or without Face ID), how to access it through the Control Center, and what to do if the percentage doesn’t appear. You’ll also learn about helpful battery-related settings and tools for maximizing battery performance.
🔋 Why Enable Battery Percentage?
By default, newer iPhones show only a battery icon at the top right of the screen. Enabling the battery percentage gives you:
- A more accurate view of your remaining charge
- Better insight for managing battery usage
- Convenience when traveling, gaming, or using battery-draining apps
✅ How to Show Battery Percentage on iPhones with Face ID (iPhone X and Later)
Apple removed the always-visible battery percentage from the status bar starting with iPhone X, due to limited space caused by the notch.
📍 Method 1: Enable Battery Percentage in Status Bar (iOS 16 and Later)
Good news: Apple brought back the option to show the percentage inside the battery icon for iPhones with Face ID, starting from iOS 16.
Here’s how to turn it on:
- Open the Settings app.
- Scroll down and tap Battery.
- Toggle Battery Percentage to ON.
Once enabled, the percentage will appear inside the battery icon in the top-right corner of the screen — even on the Home Screen and in most apps.
✅ Supported models include:
- iPhone X, XS, 11 Pro, 12 series, 13 series, 14 series, and newer
- iPhone XR, 11, and mini models may need iOS 16.1 or later for this feature
📍 Method 2: Check Battery Percentage via Control Center
Even if you don’t enable the percentage in the status bar, you can always check it instantly in the Control Center.
- Swipe down from the top-right corner of the screen.
- You’ll see the battery percentage next to the battery icon.
This works on all iPhones with Face ID and cannot be turned off — it’s always visible in Control Center.
✅ How to Show Battery Percentage on iPhones with a Home Button
If you have an iPhone with a Home button, such as:
- iPhone SE (2nd and 3rd Gen)
- iPhone 6, 7, 8 series
The battery percentage can be permanently displayed in the status bar by default or by toggling it in Settings.
📍 Steps:
- Open the Settings app.
- Tap Battery.
- Toggle Battery Percentage to ON (if it isn’t already).
Once enabled, the battery percentage appears next to the battery icon in the top-right corner.
🧠 Additional Tips for Monitoring Battery Usage
Even with the battery percentage displayed, it’s helpful to understand how your iPhone is using power. Here are a few tools and settings that can help:
📊 View Battery Usage by App
- Go to Settings > Battery.
- Scroll down to view Battery Usage by App.
- Tap the clock icon to see how long each app was active in the foreground and background.
This helps identify apps that drain your battery the most.
🛑 Use Low Power Mode to Extend Battery Life
When your battery is low, turning on Low Power Mode can help conserve energy.
- Go to Settings > Battery.
- Toggle Low Power Mode to ON.
Or quickly access it from Control Center if added.
Low Power Mode temporarily disables background refresh, automatic downloads, and visual effects.
🔄 Add Battery Widget for Quick View
For faster access to battery status and connected devices (like AirPods), use the Battery Widget on your Home Screen or Today View.
- Long-press the Home Screen and tap + (top-left corner).
- Search for or select Batteries.
- Choose a widget size and tap Add Widget.
This shows your iPhone’s percentage and the battery levels of accessories.
🛠️ Troubleshooting: Battery Percentage Not Showing?
If the battery percentage toggle is missing or not working:
- Update iOS: Go to Settings > General > Software Update and install the latest version.
- Restart your iPhone: Sometimes a quick reboot resolves minor glitches.
- Check model compatibility: Older devices or unsupported iOS versions may not offer the feature.
🧾 Summary Table
| iPhone Type | Method to Show Battery Percentage |
| Face ID Models (X and newer) | Settings > Battery > Toggle ON (iOS 16+), or swipe down for Control Center |
| Home Button Models (SE, 6–8) | Always-on or toggle in Settings > Battery |
| Control Center (all models) | Swipe down from top-right to view percentage |
| Battery Widget | Add via Home Screen or Today View |
🧠 Final Thoughts
Enabling battery percentage on your iPhone is a small change that offers big benefits. Whether you’re planning your day, traveling, or using power-hungry apps, knowing the exact battery level helps you stay in control. Apple now makes it easy for nearly all iPhone models to show the percentage — either in the status bar, Control Center, or via widgets.
