Apple removed the battery percentage indicator in the status bar for notched devices with the iPhone X, but the latest iOS 16 beta 5 now brings the feature back. Users will get a new percentage indicator on the battery icon that shows the corresponding charge level. Early adopters are reporting that the iPhone 11, iPhone 12 mini, and iPhone 13 mini don’t have the new battery percentage option.
Battery indicator in iOS 16 beta 5 (images: MacRumors)
Users who are running the latest iOS 16 beta and want to try the new option should go to the battery menu in the Settings app and enable the battery percentage toggle. The new battery indicator shows the battery icon as full until it drops to 20% or less when it turns red and shows the actual charge amount.
Battery Indicator Styles (Images: @AppleSWUpdates)
When charging the phone, the battery icon turns green and the percentages increase. Some users are also reporting that the new battery percentage indicator is hard to read with lighter shade wallpapers.
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