Battery percentage wasn’t present on iPhones with Face ID due to a lack of space on either side of the notch that houses the TrueDepth camera hardware. The new design adds the specific battery level to the battery icon, providing a better idea of the battery status at a glance. In iOS 15 and earlier versions of iOS, the battery icon displays an image of the battery level, but does not provide a specific percentage. To get this information, iPhone users need to swipe down in the Control Center or switch to the main Today view to see the battery widget. The battery icon changes colors based on the battery status and iPhone wallpaper color. When charging, for example, the battery icon is green and shows a charge indicator. Battery percentage can be turned on and off in the Settings app under the Battery section. The battery percentage feature appears to be available on most iPhones with a notch, but doesn’t appear to be an option on the iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 11, or iPhone XR, perhaps due to space constraints. iOS 16 beta 5 is available to developers right now, and Apple will release a public beta in the near future.
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