Knowing your exact battery percentage helps you manage power more effectively — especially when traveling, gaming, or using battery-intensive apps. While iPhones always show a battery icon, enabling the percentage gives you a precise reading of how much power remains.
📱 Step-by-Step: Show Battery Percentage on iPhone
The exact steps depend on your iPhone model and iOS version.
🧭 For iPhones with Face ID (iPhone X and newer)
This includes iPhone 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16 series.
- Open the Settings app.
- Scroll down and tap Battery.
- Toggle on Battery Percentage.
✅ The number will now appear inside the battery icon in the top-right corner of your screen.
💡 Tip: If you don’t see the percentage after enabling it, ensure your iPhone is updated to the latest version of iOS (Settings → General → Software Update).
🔢 For iPhones with a Home Button (iPhone SE, 8, 7, and earlier)
These models can always display the battery percentage in the status bar.
- Go to Settings → Battery.
- Turn on Battery Percentage.
That’s it — the percentage will appear next to the battery icon in the top-right corner.
🧩 Alternative Ways to See Battery Percentage
1. Control Center
Swipe down from the top-right corner (on Face ID models) or up from the bottom (on Touch ID models).
You’ll see the exact battery percentage next to the icon at the top-right.
2. Battery Widget
You can add a widget to your Home Screen or Today View to see battery levels for your iPhone and connected devices (like AirPods or Apple Watch).
To add it:
- Touch and hold the Home Screen until apps jiggle.
- Tap the “+” in the top-left corner.
- Select Batteries.
- Choose the widget size (small, medium, or large).
- Tap Add Widget, then Done.
3. Siri
Just ask:
“Hey Siri, what’s my battery percentage?”
Siri will tell you the current charge level instantly.
⚙️ Bonus Tip: Low Power Mode
When your iPhone is low on battery, enabling Low Power Mode (Settings → Battery → Low Power Mode) reduces background activity and helps extend battery life.
You can even add a Control Center shortcut for quick access.
🧠 Troubleshooting
If the battery percentage doesn’t show:
- Restart your iPhone.
- Update iOS to the latest version.
- Check if Battery Percentage is toggled on under Settings → Battery.
- Reset settings (Settings → General → Transfer or Reset iPhone → Reset → Reset All Settings) as a last resort.
✅ Summary
| iPhone Model | How to Show Battery % | Where It Appears |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone X and newer | Settings → Battery → Battery Percentage | Inside battery icon |
| iPhone SE, 8, 7, and earlier | Settings → Battery → Battery Percentage | Next to battery icon |
| All models | Control Center, Widget, or Siri | On-demand |
For more details, visit Apple Support’s official guide.
A Look At iPhone 13
Struggling to see your battery percentage on your iPhone 13? We’ve got you covered. To show the battery percentage on your iPhone 13, swipe down from the top-right corner to open the Control Center. This quick action reveals the numerical battery percentage, so you always know exactly how much power you have left.
Another way to display the percentage all the time is to go into your settings. Head to Settings, tap on Battery, and then turn on Battery Percentage. Once enabled, the battery percentage will be shown next to the battery icon in the top-right corner of your screen.
These methods work on all iPhone 13 models running iOS 16 or newer. They help you keep track of your battery life without having to guess. It’s a simple change that can make managing your device much easier.
Key Takeaways
- Swipe down from the top-right corner to see the battery percentage.
- Enable battery percentage in Settings under Battery.
- Works on iPhone 13 models with iOS 16 or newer.
Enabling Battery Percentage on iPhone 13
To see the battery percentage on the iPhone 13, users have multiple options. These include changing settings, using the Control Center, adding widgets, and asking Siri.
Using Settings to Display Battery Percentage
Go to the Settings app on your iPhone 13. Scroll down and tap on Battery. Next, toggle the Battery Percentage switch to the ON position. When the switch turns green, you’ll see the battery percentage in the top-right corner of the screen. This method works for the iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, and other models with Face ID.
Accessing Control Center
To quickly check the battery percentage, swipe down from the upper-right corner where the battery icon is. This opens the Control Center. Once open, you can see the numerical battery percentage in the top-right corner. This method is useful if you do not want to always have the battery percentage visible on the status bar.
Utilizing Widgets on the Home Screen
Press and hold on an empty space on the home screen. This will activate edit mode. Tap the + sign in the top left corner. Search for the Batteries widget. Choose either the medium or large size. Place the widget on your home screen. This widget shows the battery percentage at a glance and is useful for quick checks.
Employing Siri for Battery Status
You can also ask Siri about your battery status. Simply activate Siri by saying “Hey Siri” or holding the side button. Then ask, “What is my battery percentage?” Siri will respond with the current battery level. This method is hands-free and useful when you are unable to look at the screen.
