How to Display Battery Percentage on iPhone

How to display battery percentage on iPhone. Graphic made by Karolis Tauskela.

Display iPhone X and 11 Battery Percentage

In order to display the battery percentage on an iPhone 10 and 11 users will need to use the control center. Simply swipe down from the top right corner of the screen and the battery percentage will be displayed. iPhone 8 users will have the ability to show the battery percentage consistently without using the control center. Any iPhone older than an 8 will also have the option to show the battery percentage automatically. In order to display and check the battery percentage on an iPhone 8 or older see the short guide below.

Display iPhone X and 11 Battery Percentage

  1. Swipe down from the top right corner of the screen.

    The battery percentage will be displayed at the top right corner of the control center.

How to display battery percentage on iPhone using the built in control center.

How to Display Battery Percentage on an iPhone 8 or Older

iPhone users that have an 8 or older can display the battery percentage permanently.
Go to settings > Scroll down to the battery section > Make sure the Battery percentage option is clicked on.

The method above may vary if an iPhones iOS version is older. Please make sure to update your iOS when possible. These updates help improve an iPhone’s battery performance and fix bugs that drain battery life. Learn more about the latest iOS version directly on Apple’s website.

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Display Battery Percentage FAQ

Why isn’t the battery percentage shown on an iPhone X or 11?

The iPhone X and 11 battery percentage won’t fit on the top right corner of the screen. This is a small inconvenience when considering this space is taken up by the facial recognition hardware.

Will Apple fix the battery percentage issue in future iOS updates?

Who knows! Tons of people have complained about the battery percentage issue on forums. Hopefully, they will find an option to add this simple yet functional setting.

How can I improve my iPhone’s battery performance?

Anyone can improve their iPhone battery performance by adjusting some settings. Check battery usage statistics to see which apps are using up the most battery.