Test: Does Liquid Glass affect the battery in iOS 26.1?
Difference in battery life between the different Liquid Glass settings? I doubt it has much of an impact 😜 Max Clear Mode for me 🧊
TL;DR
MacRumors tested iOS 26.1 Beta’s Liquid Glass battery impact in Tinted vs Clear mode. Verdict: the difference is tiny, so pick the look you like without stressing your battery.
Summary
MacRumors compared battery use in iOS 26.1 beta’s Liquid Glass interface using Tinted and Clear modes. The test found only a small difference in battery drain, suggesting the visual style has limited impact on overall battery life. The article notes that beta software results can vary and may change before the final release.
