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 in the battery icon that shows the corresponding charge level. Early users are reporting that the iPhone 11, iPhone 12 mini, and iPhone 13 mini do not have the new battery percentage option.
Battery indicator in iOS 16 beta 5 (images: MacRumors)
Users running the latest iOS 16 beta and want to try out the new option should head over to the battery menu in the Settings app and enable the battery percentage toggle inside. 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 amount of charge.
Battery Indicator Styles (Images: @AppleSWUpdates)
Charging the phone turns the battery icon green and scales the percentage numbers. Some users have also reported that the new battery percentage indicator is hard to read on lighter shade wallpapers.
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