According to Kuo, the iPhone 15 Pro overheating is a design issue.

Episodes iPhone 15 overheats have become a topic of discussion in recent days. Since several users have reported this behavior on their devices, Apple has not commented on the matter—and is unlikely to do so. And although the situation seems to affect version 4 of the mobile, This will be especially noticeable on the Pro and Pro Max models..

At first it was assumed that overheating of the variants bonus iPhone 15 could be connected to a new chip A17 Pro. However, Ming-Chi Kuo claims that This is not the caseand that the root of this apparent problem lies elsewhere.

According to the analyst, the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max are heating up more than usual would be a consequence The ‘concessions’ Apple would make in interior design to make mobile phones lighter. The expert names a reduction in the heat sink area and the use of a titanium frame as possible reasons for the decrease in thermal efficiency.

Similarly, Kuo claims that Cupertino residents are planning to solve the iPhone 15 overheating problem with software updates. Although he admits that improvements may be minorunless the company limits the performance of the 3nm A17 Pro processor.

What causes iPhone 15 Pro to overheat?

Besides what Kuo stated, there is also there is no clear explanation – or officially – about the reasons for the iPhone 15 overheating. This is because not all cases are the same. Some users report that while charging the battery, the phone becomes so hot that it becomes uncomfortable to hold without a protective case.

Others have recorded situations in which the temperature increased even when the mobile phone was not in use. That is, during those moments when it is not charging, not connected to Wi-Fi networks, or performing resource-intensive tasks such as running a game or recording high-quality video.

Except, Overheating will occur in different parts of the iPhone 15 depending on the case. Designer Jan Selbo posted on X (Twitter) He felt excess heat on the left edge of the rear of his Pro Max, radiating toward that side of the frame. This area houses the device’s motherboard. While Aamir Siddiqui from Android authoritypublished that his mobile phone – also an iPhone 15 Pro Max – was heating up under the camera module, and this happened during long sessions of use, but with low-demand applications such as social media and messaging.

Temperature problems on the new iPhone

In the midst of the debate over the apparent overheating of the iPhone 15, many have said that the problem may not be as serious as it is being made out to be. It is known that iPhones When they are new, they tend to be a little hotter than usual., especially in the first hours of use. This happens because the installation process can consume more resources in the background, which becomes more obvious in situations such as reinstalling apps or restoring an iCloud backup.

However, the problem seems to extend beyond the initial activation period of the device. If your iPhone 15 is suffering from overheating, especially the Pro/Pro Max version, A17 Pro chip may not perform as expected. In fact, if the new processor began to limit its capabilities performance speeding up the cooling of your phone can also be problematic. Especially when new models are expected to appear. bonus capable of running console games.

But the question is also could complicate Apple’s business expectations. According to Kuo, if the problem is not addressed correctly, it could negatively impact iPhone 15 Pro shipments during its life cycle. We will closely monitor the news.