Is it okay to have your iPhone's battery health at 96% after 3 months since purchase?

I had my iPhone this May 19 and my battery’s health at 96%. I don’t charge it overnight but I occasionally use it while charging :)




iPhone 15, iOS 18

Posted on Jul 18, 2025 2:01 AM

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Posted on Jul 18, 2025 4:42 AM

Batteries degrade over time with usage due to chemical aging.

You can expect about a 1% drop per 50 charging cycles (25 charging cycles for IPhone 14 and older) with average use on an iPhone. This is an approximation, that is why it may be plus or minus a few percent on a month to month basis.

Apple recommends replacing it when it reaches 80%.


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Jul 18, 2025 4:42 AM in response to Anonymous_Danns

Batteries degrade over time with usage due to chemical aging.

You can expect about a 1% drop per 50 charging cycles (25 charging cycles for IPhone 14 and older) with average use on an iPhone. This is an approximation, that is why it may be plus or minus a few percent on a month to month basis.

Apple recommends replacing it when it reaches 80%.


iPhone Battery Replacement.

iPhone Battery Replacement - Apple Support


About Lithium Ion Batteries

iPhone battery and performance - Apple Support (IN)


Here are some tips on maximizing battery life.

Batteries - Maximizing Performance - Apple


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