To show the battery percentage on an iPhone 7, open Settings > Battery and turn on Battery Percentage. The number appears next to the battery icon in the status bar. On iPhones with Face ID (iPhone X and later), the same switch in iOS 16 and later puts the percentage inside the battery icon; you can also swipe down from the top-right corner to see it in Control Center.
Quick Answer
Settings > Battery > turn on Battery Percentage.
Turn On Battery Percentage
- Open Settings.
- Tap Battery.
- Turn on Battery Percentage.
Where the Percentage Appears
| iPhone | Where you see it |
|---|---|
| Home button models (iPhone 7, 8, SE) | Next to the battery icon when the switch is on |
| Face ID models on iOS 16 or later | Inside the battery icon when the switch is on |
| Any Face ID model | Control Center (swipe down from the top-right corner) |
| Any iPhone | Batteries widget on the Home Screen or Today View |
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Troubleshooting
- No Battery Percentage switch: Some models (such as iPhone XR, 11, 12 mini and 13 mini) got the option in later iOS 16 updates. Update iOS, or use Control Center.
- Percentage jumps suddenly: The battery may be aging. Check Settings > Battery > Battery Health & Charging.
- Battery drains fast: Turn on Low Power Mode in the same menu, and check which apps use the most battery further down the Battery screen.
- Using a lot of data while traveling? See data roaming on iPhone 7.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does showing the percentage use more battery?
No. It only changes the display.
Why does the icon turn yellow?
Low Power Mode is on.
Summary
- Settings > Battery > Battery Percentage on.
- Face ID iPhones show it inside the icon on iOS 16+.
- Control Center and the Batteries widget show it too.
- Check Battery Health if the percentage behaves oddly.
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