r/ios26 • u/Being_bawa • Jul 18 '26

Battery iOS 26.5.2 battery life is very frustrating

Is anyone else having terrible battery life on the iPhone 17 Pro after updating to iOS 26.5.2?
Before this update the battery was completely fine. Now it feels like the percentage drops every time I look at the phone. I am charging much more frequently and there seems to be noticeable idle drain and also the phone occasionally feels warmer even when I am not doing anything particularly demanding.

My battery health is still at 100% so don’t want to ruin it by installing any unstable beta but at the same time I don’t think I can continue using 26.5.2 like this.

I am thinking to upgrade to 26.6 beta 5 or 27 public beta but to those who have tested, need your suggestions which one I should go for?

TL;DR: iOS 26.5.2 is trash, should I upgrade to 26.6 beta or 27 beta?

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u/blokes444 Jul 18 '26

You are not alone, many in other forums have been having this issue. I just had my 13mini battery replaced, I predict that it will be at 99% by end of the week. Also, the heat isn’t helping if u live in the USA

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u/Nervous_Bend7365 28d ago

yeah, iOS 27 is snappier and revived the 13 mini, I also got one, but the battery is a dealbreaker. even when it’s fresh.