The episodes of iPhone 15 overheating have become a topic of debate in recent days. With multiple users reporting this behavior on their devices, Apple has not commented on the matter — and is unlikely to. And although the situation seems to affect the 4 versions of the mobile, It would be mostly noticeable on the Pro and Pro Max models.
At first it was speculated that the overheating of the variants premium of the iPhone 15 could be linked to the new chip A17 Pro. However, Ming-Chi Kuo it states that It is not the caseand that the root of this apparent problem would be elsewhere.
According to the analyst, the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max heat up more than usual would be a consequence of the “concessions” that Apple would have made in the interior design to make mobile phones lighter. The expert cites the reduction in heat dissipation area and the use of a titanium frame as possible reasons for a reduction in thermal efficiency.
Likewise, Kuo maintains that those from Cupertino plan to address the overheating of the iPhone 15 through software updates. Although he recognizes that improvements could be marginalunless the company limits the performance of the 3-nanometer A17 Pro processor.
What causes the iPhone 15 Pro to overheat?
Beyond what Kuo stated, there is still there is no definitive explanation —or official— about what causes the iPhone 15 overheating episodes. This is because not all cases are identical. Some users report that the phone gets hot while recharging the battery, to the point where it is uncomfortable to hold without a protective case.
Others have recorded situations in which the temperature increases even when the mobile phone is not being used. That is, at times when it is not charging, connected to WiFi networks or performing demanding tasks such as running a game or recording high-quality video.
Besides, overheating would be occurring in different parts of the iPhone 15 depending on the case. Designer Ian Zelbo posted on X (Twitter) He felt excess heat on the left edge of the back of his Pro Max, radiating towards the frame on that side. This area is where the device’s motherboard is located. While Aamir Siddiqui, of Android Authoritypublished that his mobile phone—also an iPhone 15 Pro Max— it got hot under the camera moduleand that it occurred during prolonged sessions of use, but with low-demand apps such as social networks and messaging.
Temperature problems on the new iPhone
In the midst of the debate over the apparent overheating of the iPhone 15, there were many who came out to highlight that the issue may not be as serious as it is raised. It is known that iPhones They tend to get a little hotter than usual when new, especially in the first hours of use. This happens because the setup process can consume more resources in the background, which becomes more evident in situations such as reinstalling applications or recovering a backup from iCloud.
However, the problem seems to extend beyond the initial activation period of the device. If the iPhone 15 suffers from overheating, especially the Pro/Pro Max versions, the A17 Pro chip may not perform at the expected level. In fact, if the new processor began to limit its performance to make the phone cool down faster could also be problematic. Especially when new models are expected to premium are capable of running console games.
But the question also could complicate Apple’s business expectations. According to Kuo, if the issue is not addressed correctly, it could negatively impact shipments of the iPhone 15 Pro during its life cycle. We will be attentive to the news.