How to see which apps use the most battery on a OnePlus (OxygenOS 16)

Device

Android

Shown on

OnePlus Nord 5 (CPH2709), OxygenOS 16.0.5.1201, Android 16

App

Settings

Path

Settings › Battery › Battery usage

Real screenshots

4 of 4 steps

Checked

October 2026

Sources

2 official, linked below

Step by step

1. 

   Open Battery

   Open Settings, Battery. Under Battery usage pick Last 24 hours or Last 7 days.

   Done

2. 

   Check the list

   Scroll down. Each app shows its share and time.

   Done

3. 

   Tap an app

   Ours: 124 mAh in the foreground, less than 1 mAh in the background, 50 min 40 s of foreground time.

   Done

4. 

   Force stop if needed

   Force stop is at the bottom.

   Done

If you do not see this option

• Older OxygenOS? OnePlus's OxygenOS 14 manual calls it Battery usage details. Source: OxygenOS 14.0 User Manual
• Week view? Tap Last 7 days above the chart.

If this does not work

• One app drains it? Force stop it, or limit its background activity. Source: Get the most life from your Android battery
• App missing from the list? Tap View more apps under the list.

About this guide

The Battery page shows which apps used power in the last 24 hours or 7 days.

The screenshots are from our OnePlus Nord 5 with OxygenOS 16.0.5.1201 and Android 16, in Dark mode. Settings used 27.37% over 24 hours on ours.

Good to know

Use power saving mode on a OnePlus.

Stop a OnePlus closing apps in the background.

In short: Settings, Battery, app list, tap an app.