Many consumers around the world now own the iPhone 15 Pro, and we’ve seen multiple complaints about overheating problems since then. Ming-Chi Kuo suggested earlier this week that these problems may be a result of design compromises, and Bloomberg and WSJ reports reveal that the issue is much more serious. Some users report their phones getting very hot even when doing basic tasks like browsing the web. While Apple says this is normal, it seems to be happening more than it should. Experts think flaws in the iPhone 15 Pro design may be to blame.
What are users experiencing? Many owners complain of their iPhone 15 Pro or Pro Max getting extremely hot after using it for a little while. One user tested downloading and playing the popular game Genshin Impact on a 5G connection, and it made their phone reach 122°F! Other videos online show iPhones slowing down or freezing when playing games, likely due to overheating.
What does Apple say? Apple has not commented on the issues. But technicians helping customers are telling them overheating is normal sometimes. However, the phones seem to overheat more than expected, even without intense use. The information Apple provides does not help explain what 15 Pro owners are facing.
Why might it be happening? Sources talked to news outlets about problems with the 15 Pro design. Removing the SIM card slot in the US created new challenges. Filling that space impacts heat removal. Also, titanium may not let heat escape as well as other materials. The powerful new chip could be pushing the design past its limits. All of these factors together could be causing phones to overheat more easily.
What’s next? Apple may release a software update to reduce overheating by lowering performance when phones get hot. Changing the phone’s physical design would likely require a recall, so that seems less likely. Many hope Apple addresses this problem soon, as overheating phones are frustrating for customers.
