iPhone 15 Pro Overheating Issue: Apple Sheds Light On The Problem

One of the most significant challenges facing the iPhone 15 series is the overheating problem that numerous users have reported. This issue has predominantly affected the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max models, leading many to question the integrity of Apple's latest release. Comparisons have even been drawn to the infamous "bend-gate" issue that plagued the iPhone 6. However, Apple has now addressed the problem, revealing that the situation may not be as dire as initially thought.

Apple has pinpointed three key factors contributing to the overheating issue. In an official statement, the company said, "The device may feel warmer during the first few days after setup or restoration due to increased background activity. We've also identified a bug in iOS 17 affecting some users, which will be rectified in an upcoming software update. Additionally, recent updates to certain third-party apps have been causing system overloads. We are collaborating with these app developers to roll out fixes."

This clarification suggests that the iPhone's temperature should stabilise after a few days of use. Apple also plans to release a software update to further mitigate the issue. Importantly, the company confirmed that it would not throttle the performance of the robust A17 Pro chip, which supports ray-traced games.

However, Apple did not specify which third-party apps were causing the overheating. Users have identified Instagram, Uber, and Asphalt 9—all of which have received updates for iOS 17—as the main culprits. Apple is reportedly working with these developers to address the issues.

Another point Apple clarified involves the use of high-wattage charging bricks, such as those from older MacBook Pros or Android phones like OnePlus, known for their rapid charging capabilities. While the iPhone 15 models may initially heat up during charging, Apple assures that its intelligent battery management system will prevent any damage to the device by immediately reducing the charging speed to a regulated 27 watts.

Apple also highlighted that the iPhone 15 Pro models, with their titanium frames and aluminium inner structures, offer better heat dissipation compared to the stainless steel iPhone 14 Pro models. The company further stated that its 3nm chip was not to blame and assured that no compromises had been made in the device's cooling system—a point that analyst Ming Chi Quo had previously raised.

It's worth noting that these overheating issues are not exclusive to the iPhone 15 Pro models; they could potentially affect any iPhone updated to iOS 17 and running the same problematic apps. Even in our review on Acko Drive, we did not encounter any overheating issues with the iPhone.

In a separate development, durability tests conducted by Consumer Reports have shown that the titanium iPhone 15 Pro models are not as fragile as previously reported by JerryRigEverything, passing scientific stress tests with flying colours.