Short answer
Go to Settings › Display & Brightness › Always On Display to turn it on or off. It dims and slows the screen, so battery impact is small, but you can turn it off to save a little more.
Always-On display started on iPhone 14 Pro and came to all iPhone 17 models.
Settings
- Open Settings › Display & Brightness.
- Tap Always On Display.
- Toggle it on or off, and choose whether to show wallpaper and notifications.
Which iPhones
- iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max.
- iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max.
- iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max.
- All iPhone 17 models.
It turns off automatically
The display turns off when the phone is face down, in a pocket, in Sleep Focus, or when it is connected to your CarPlay.
Frequently asked questions
Does it use a lot of battery?
Very little because the refresh rate drops to a minimum.
Does iPhone 15 have Always-On?
No, only iPhone 15 Pro and later Pro models.