iPhone shuts down at 20% battery despite being fully charged

But the battery is at 100%


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Original Title: my phone keeps shutting down at 20% and sometimes at twenty something what do i do

iPhone XR, iOS 18

Posted on Jul 19, 2025 2:06 PM

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Posted on Jul 19, 2025 2:28 PM

But the battery is at 100%


It might say that it is at 100%, but it is not at 100%. You have a defective / failed battery and its real condition is not being displayed correctly.


If you want to keep the phone, make an appointment at the Apple Store / Genius Bar or take the phone in to an authorized Apple service shop to have the battery replaced. About $90 (U.S.)


You can find a list of authorized Apple service shops in your area using this link:


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Jul 19, 2025 2:28 PM in response to Cemicol

But the battery is at 100%


It might say that it is at 100%, but it is not at 100%. You have a defective / failed battery and its real condition is not being displayed correctly.


If you want to keep the phone, make an appointment at the Apple Store / Genius Bar or take the phone in to an authorized Apple service shop to have the battery replaced. About $90 (U.S.)


You can find a list of authorized Apple service shops in your area using this link:


Find Locations




Jul 19, 2025 2:18 PM in response to Cemicol

Those are classic indications of an iPhone battery nearing the end of it’s useful life.


If it’s the original battery in your upper-middle-aged phone, it’s almost certainly the case.


Battery health <80% is a sure indication if this is indeed the case.


Check the iPhone battery health and usage - Apple Support


If you decide to continue using that phone into the future (it will NOT receive any more major iOS updates):


iPhone Battery Replacement - Apple Support





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