Introduction: iPhone 15 users have raised concerns about their phones overheating. This problem has been discussed on social media platforms like Reddit and X.
iPhone 15 Release: Apple introduced the iPhone 15 during its 'Wonderlust' event on September 12. The phones became available for purchase in India and globally on September 22. However, some users have reported overheating problems.
User Complaints: According to a Bloomberg report, customers have taken to social media to express their frustration with their iPhones getting too hot. Some users have mentioned that their iPhones heat up while charging.
Apple's Response: Apple's technical support team has received calls regarding this issue. They have directed customers to an older support article that explains how to handle a phone that feels too hot or cold. The article mentions that overheating can happen during resource-intensive app use, charging, or when setting up a new device.
User Experiences: Some users have posted videos showing them measuring the phone's temperature with a thermometer. They describe the iPhone 15 Pro Max as getting very hot, even during light activities like browsing social media. One user reported that the phone got so hot that it turned off during a call and took a few minutes to restart. Apple devices can shut down to protect themselves if they overheat or are exposed to excessive heat.
Possible Causes: There is speculation that the overheating issue may be related to the use of TSMC's advanced 3nm technology in the iPhone 15. However, Ming-Chi Kuo, a prominent technology expert from Taiwan, has a different view. Kuo suggests that the primary cause is likely the compromises made in the phone's thermal design to make it lighter, including reducing the heat dissipation area and using a titanium frame, which negatively affects heat management.
Future Solutions: Kuo anticipates that Apple may address this problem through software updates. However, he notes that significant improvements may be challenging without reducing processor performance. Failure to resolve this issue could have a negative impact on the sales and reputation of the iPhone 15 Pro series over its product lifecycle.
