The network bars and Wi-Fi icons represent your mobile and Wi-Fi network connections, respectively. These icons display a rough approximation of the strength of either signal with variations. The number of filled-in bars can be used to gauge how strong your signal is, but some carriers also display the network speed alongside this icon.

Each iPhone icon at the top of the screen has its own specific meaning. Some symbols relay information about privacy, such as if an app is using your camera or microphone. Other symbols can you tell you general information about your phone, like the battery level or connection status.

Indicator icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen. The icons listed in the table below are the most common.