Apple is doing its best to help keep your iPhone's battery running as long as possible. First, they've added a feature toTrack battery healthThen they officially revealed that they're improving performance with each software update to ensure longer battery life. Now, we have another battery metric—you can now check the battery cycle count on the iPhone 15 series.
Unfortunately, this feature is exclusive to the iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, and 15 Pro Max. Even if you're using the latest iOS 17 on your iPhone, you can't check the battery cycle count within the Settings app.
However, here's how to check it and understand everything about battery cycles.
How to check the number of cycles on the iPhone 15 battery
Here's how to check battery cycle count in the Settings app on your iPhone 15.
Step 1: Open an app Settings.
Step 2: Click on general.
Step 3: Click on around.
Step 4: Scroll down to find Number of battery cycles.
Note: You can check the battery cycle count on an older iPhone by extracting the analytics file using the shortcut. However, it indicated a highly inaccurate measurement of 96 cycles—which is unlikely since we've barely had a month to use the iPhone 15. Therefore, we don't recommend it because the value could be misleading.
If you're using an older iPhone, check out our guide to learn how. Check iPhone battery cycles on Windows and Mac.
What do battery cycles mean on an iPhone?
Each time you charge your battery to 100 percent and use it 100 percent while using your device, it counts as one battery cycle. Similarly, if you charge your battery to 50 percent, fully discharge it, and repeat the process, it counts as one battery cycle.
Here's an illustration to help you understand:
How many battery cycles will an iPhone last?
According to Apple, your iPhone can go through 500 battery cycles until the battery health reaches 80%, and we recommend replacing it. However, your usage patterns and charging habits will undoubtedly affect your battery's lifespan. Regardless, you should replace your battery when it reaches 80% for best results.
Advice: How to Keep Your iPhone Battery Health at 100%
However, if you regularly reduce the rate at which your iPhone completes a single battery cycle, your battery life will almost certainly last longer. This is if you use about eighty percent Just charge your battery every day instead of a full 100%. You can use Low power mode While you're winding down your day (which really makes a difference) and other techniques to extend battery life.
However, batteries will eventually degrade due to adverse chemical reactions. There's nothing you can do to prevent this. So, save yourself the worry as long as you use original or MFi-certified accessories on your iPhone. Don't miss out on all the exciting features your iPhone offers under the guise of battery saving.
Frequently Asked Questions About iPhone Battery Cycles
Q1. Will it count as one battery cycle each time I connect my iPhone?
The answer: No. Your iPhone will count one battery cycle when the battery is fully charged and discharged.
Q2. My iPhone gets hot while charging. Is this normal?
The answer: It's normal for your iPhone to become warm while charging. If your iPhone becomes excessively hot while charging, contact Apple Customer Support.
Q3. How much does it cost to replace the battery for my iPhone?
The answer: Replacing the battery on your iPhone will cost approximately $99. However, the price may vary depending on your iPhone model.
Keep tabs on life
We hope this article helps you check the battery cycle count on the iPhone 15 series and understand what it means.
While many don't understand why this feature is limited to the iPhone 15 series, Apple may have wanted to calculate battery cycles from the outset on the new iPhone. Adding the feature to an older iPhone via an update would require retrieving historical charging data—which may not be found or may be inaccurate.
