The iPhone battery is an essential component of your device, and keeping track of its health is crucial to extend its lifespan. In this article, we'll walk you through the steps to check your iPhone's battery health, including maximum capacity, cycle count, and performance management features.
Checking Maximum Capacity
To check the maximum capacity of your iPhone battery:
- Go to Settings -> Battery
- Tap on Battery Health & Charging
- Check the Maximum Capacity, which indicates the device's battery capacity relative to when it was new
A higher number means better battery health, while a lower number may indicate aging or degradation.
Checking Cycle Count
On iPhone 15 or later, you can check the cycle count by:
- Going to Settings -> General -> About
- Scrolling down to the Battery section and viewing Cycle Count
The cycle count tells you how many times you've charged your iPhone, helping you determine its battery condition.
Checking Performance Management Features
If you see a message saying "Performance management has been applied," it means that performance management features are turned on:
- Performance management helps prevent unexpected shutdowns
- Disabling this feature will show the warning message again
Disabling Performance Management Features
Once disabled, you can't undo this change. Your iPhone may automatically turn these features back on if an unexpected shutdown occurs.
