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How to Show the Battery Percentage on iPhone

Tap through each step in order.

  1. Open the Battery menu in Settings

    In the Settings app, tap 'Battery.'

  2. Turn on 'Battery Percentage'

    Turning on the 'Battery Percentage' option shows the exact number next to the battery icon in the status bar.

  3. Check notch and Dynamic Island models

    On newer models with less room at the top of the screen, the number may appear directly inside the battery icon instead of beside it.

  4. Check it from Control Center instead

    Even without turning the setting on, opening Control Center always shows the exact battery percentage.

A number beats guessing from an icon shape

The shape of a battery icon alone makes it hard to know exactly how much charge is left. Turning on the percentage display gives you a precise, at-a-glance number instead of a rough guess.

Battery habits matter over the long run

How and when you charge day to day has a bigger effect on long-term battery health than most people expect, which is worth keeping in mind alongside simply watching the percentage.

Frequently Asked Questions

I turned on the percentage but I don't see it in the status bar.

On newer models with a narrower top display area, the number shows in small text inside the battery icon itself β€” look closely at the icon rather than beside it.

At what percentage should I start charging?

Charging around the 20% mark rather than letting it run down to empty is generally considered better for long-term battery health, though this is general guidance rather than a strict rule.