Apple watch series 5 battery lasts only 12 hours after updating to watchOS 7.01 without enabling notifications. Prior to upgrade of watchOC the battery lasted for about 18 hours with notifications enabled.
If the battery drains too fast after an update, see all the replies to:
Update 6.2.1 Battery Draining Too Quickly… - Apple Community
Also to understand Apple Watch performance and its relation to your battery, see:
Apple Watch Battery and Performance - Apple Support
“Battery life” is the amount of time your device runs before it needs to be recharged. “Battery lifespan” is the amount of time your battery lasts until it needs to be replaced. Maximize both and you’ll get the most out of your Apple devices, no matter which ones you own. See the "Tips for Apple Watch" section in:
Batteries - Maximizing Performance - Apple
Apple watch series 5 battery lasts only 12 hours after updating to watchOS 7.01
