iOS 16: Step to Display iPhone Battery Percentage in Status Bar

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Even if you have a model with Face ID, Apple has added a feature that allows you to view the precise percentage of your iPhone’s remaining battery in the status bar in iOS 16, which is still in beta. How it functions in iOS 16 Beta 5 is explained in this article.

In the past, only pre-iPhone X models and iPhone SE models without a notch had the option to display battery % in the status bar because those models had more room at the top of the screen.

You must slide into the Control Center or utilize the battery widget to see the battery % left if you have a newer iPhone with Face ID running iOS 15. The battery icon displays a visual of the battery level but does not reveal an exact percent.

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All of that has changed with iOS 16, and some newer iPhones with notches now have the status bar percentage indication available.

The battery level option is now present in iOS 16 Beta 5 on the iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 models, but not on the 5.4-inch iPhone 12 mini or iPhone 13 mini. The iPhone X, iPhone XS, and iPhone 11 Pro/Max all have it as well, but the iPhone XR and the regular iPhone 11 do not. Although it’s unclear why all iPhones with notches don’t support the function, this is the current state of affairs. When iOS 16 is launched in September, this may change.

Here’s how to enable the percentage indication if you have a compatible iPhone with Face ID running iOS 16 Beta 5 or later.

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  1. Open Settings on your iPhone.
  2. Scroll down and tap Battery.
  3. Toggle on Battery Percentage.
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That’s all there is to it. You’ll now see a specific battery level inside the battery icon on both the Lock Screen and your Home Screens, providing a better idea of battery status at a glance.

The battery icon will change colors based on the status of the battery, and the color of the iPhone’s wallpaper. When charging, for example, the battery icon will turn green and show a charging indicator. When the charge drops below 20%, the battery icon will show a red level.

If your iPhone doesn’t support the new option, don’t worry – you can still check the exact level of the battery using a handful of other methods.

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