There maybe be a fatal flaw with the iPhone 15 Pro design that's causing it to overheat
The iPhone 15 Pro has been in the hands of consumers for just two weeks, yet there's already a glaring issue plaguing users around the globe. There are complaints the Phone 15 is overheating. Industry analysts like Ming-Chi Kuo suggested that the devices are overheating because of a design flaw. Newly published reports from Bloomberg and the Wall Street Journal mean this issue should be taken seriously.
As I stated earlier, several iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone Pro Max users report that their newly purchased smartphones are getting hot after extended usage, all while doing mundane tasks on the device, including web browsing. It's worth noting everyone may not be experiencing overheating issues. Most of the complaints are posted via social media.
A publication based out of China ran tests using the iPhone 15 Pro Mac, sharing a video revealing a popular game dubbed Genshin download is impacting 5G connectivity, thus causing the smartphone to heat upwards to 122°F. The smartphone remains at the same temperature while games are viewed in high resolution.
Further evidence that there are overheating issues is viewed on TheRelaxingEnd YouTube channel. Sharing the video on how the iPhone 15 Pro is experiencing sudden freezing slowdowns while running the game Genshin; once again, there is overheating. Interestingly, Apple based their marketing campaign on how the smartphone can run any AAA thanks partly to the A17 Pro chip.
What's Apple's response, you ask? As of now, the company hasn’t submitted a statement. However, as reported by Bloomberg, their sources stated Apple technicians had received complaints firsthand from consumers regarding overheating issues with the iPhone 15 Pro. The technicians advise users to follow instructions from past support articles on Apple's website. I don't know if the solution will elevate the current present day. Nonetheless, the article on the website is supposed to offer a step-by-step guide to dealing with an overheated iPhone.
However, in further reading, the article suggests that iPhone temps will increase above normal upon setup, storage backup restoration, wireless charging, or when users participate in graphically intensive applications.
Other users are offering a different take based on their personal experience. They're stating the iPhone 15 Pro is overheating even under normal conditions just a few days after setup. Interesting, to say the least.
The problem with the iPhone 15 may not be internal but external. The Wall Street Journal reported that the overheating issue is likely attributed to a design flaw. Apple removed the SIM tray from the U.S. iPhone 14, replacing it with eSIM. A plastic now fills the gap where the SIM tray was located. With the iPhone 15, on top of the plastic is a logic board, which enables the eSIM to function.
Adding a slot to a cramped space within the iPhone 15 presents a challenge regarding heat dissipation. The WSJ also included in their report that the titanium outer shell could also contribute to overheating, as the material absorbs less heat than stainless steel. You also have to consider the iPhone 15 has a more powerful processor, which I can imagine gets very hot.
So Apple, what’s the play? How will you address this problem that has now gone viral? The company will more than likely release a software update, which is always the simplest solution. In certain instances, a software update will reduce how the CPU and GPU perform in specific tasks, thus stabilizing the smartphone temperature.
Suppose more consumer complaints are posted via social media regarding overheating issues. Will Apple redesign the iPhone 15 Pro? My guess is no. You would have to announce a mass recall of the device, which can be costly and stain the company’s reputation.
I want to hear from readers who may have purchased the iPhone Pro. Are you experiencing any overheating issues? Drop a comment in the box below.
