How to show the iPhone battery percentage

You can show the iPhone battery percentage in the status bar, and add a widget to see your accessories' battery levels too.

Last updated: October 16, 2026 12:49 pm

By Kevin Shaw - Editor

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You can view how much charge remains in your iPhone battery in the status bar. You can also add a widget to the Home Screen to monitor the battery levels of your iPhone and connected accessories, including AirPods and other devices.

On an iPhone with Face ID, you’ll see the percentage inside the battery symbol, and Control Center can quickly show it, too.

See the iPhone battery percentage in the status bar

Start the Settings app on your iPhone.
Tap Battery and then turn on Battery Percentage.

On an iPhone with Face ID, you’ll see the battery percentage inside the battery symbol in the status bar.

Quick tip: On iPhone models with Face ID, the battery percentage also shows in Control Center, so you can swipe down from the top-right corner for a quick look.

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Kevin Shaw is a seasoned tech journalist based in Los Angeles with a penchant for all things Apple. He started writing about Apple products in 2007 and it's been a love affair ever since. He has spent over a decade testing and writing about iPhones, iPads, Macs, and other Apple products. In his spare time, he likes nothing more than catching up with the latest news and sports podcasts on the beach.