iPhone 15 Users Report Overheating Issues: Causes and Concerns

The iPhone 15, which has only been available for a week, is already facing complaints from a growing number of users who are experiencing overheating problems. Reports suggest that this issue is affecting the entire iPhone 15 lineup, with some users even finding their phones too hot to handle. Overheating incidents have been reported during both wired charging and normal usage of standard applications.

While the exact cause of this overheating problem remains unknown, Apple has not yet commented on these reports. It’s important to note that initial heating can occur during the phone’s setup process, especially when data is being transferred from an old device or downloaded from iCloud due to various background processes running. However, complaints and reports of overheating continue even after this initial setup phase.

Testing by The Wall Street Journal on the iPhone 15 Pro Max recorded temperatures of up to 41.1 degrees Celsius during charging, which rose to 44.4 degrees Celsius during charging while multitasking. Korean YouTuber BullsLab used a thermal camera and observed temperatures reaching 46.7 degrees Celsius during more demanding usage.

Users have taken to Twitter to voice similar concerns, with the iPhone 15 Pro Max seemingly being the most affected model. Discussions about overheating problems can also be found on the Apple forum, where one user reported that the phone became uncomfortably hot after just 10 minutes of streaming, with the screen brightness set to 30 percent, resulting in a 15 percent battery drain.

Ming-Chi Kuo, a reliable analyst known for providing accurate information about Apple devices, has suggested that this overheating issue may be related to design compromises made to slim down the phone. These compromises could include reduced surface area for heat dissipation and the use of a titanium frame, which may have negatively affected the phone’s ability to dissipate heat effectively.

Kuo also mentioned that Apple might potentially address this problem through a software update, although any improvements might be limited unless they decide to reduce the processor’s performance. If the issue remains unresolved, it could have implications for future product deliveries.