Kuo: iPhone 15 Pro Overheating Issues Likely Due to Thermal Compromises, Not 3nm Node

[Paradoxally]

look at it this way.

If they lower the CPU from 3.7 GHZ to 3.4 GHZ or lower to cure the heat problem YOU GET BETTER BATTERY LIFE!

And then it's basically a Titanium A16 Bionic.

 

[Jetcat3]

I am in no way an expert, but I believe low power mode stops backround tasks, wont automatically download mail, etc.

I have seen anything that makes the processors slow down or just runs the efficiency cores.

Low power mode disables the P Cores. I’ve used the 15 Pro exclusively on low power mode and it’s been impressively cool to the touch.

 

[coolkid93]

On a positive note, it’ll come in very handy in winter as a techy hand warmer.

 

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

And people were so ecstatic about saving 18 grams in a device that weighs less than 250 grams. There you go.

 

[missingar]

Hey now, I still have my MobileMe email address! I wish I got @Mac though

Me too! I have my FirstLastname@me.com and it’s still my primary. But oh do I remember the train wreck of that launch 😂

 

[Chrisjmv]

Low power mode disables the P Cores. I’ve used the 15 Pro exclusively on low power mode and it’s been impressively cool to the touch.

Would be great to use low power with 120HZ

 

[JeffNT326]

iPhonedo has taken a quick look at this and determined the culprit is most likely Instagram on iOS 17:

Sidenote: he makes excellent videos and provides thorough reviews on everything he looks at

My singular experience with heat on iPhone 15 Pro Max: Same sort of heat that happens every time I upgrade to a new iPhone. It's re-indexing, re-downloading apps, etc. I noticed it took about 2 days (while plugged in) before all indexing was completed. Makes sense given I've taken way more videos/pictures on my previous iPhone than I ever had before. It's fine now.

 

[HackMacDaddy]

Software update = downclocking the SOC

 

[mdelvecchio]

This processor seems to be le epic fail.

repetitive bot sez wut?

 

[whoknows2597]

Well at least it can run some Resident Evil and I might as well cook an egg on it.

If you’re in NY, start a mobile B.E.C. stand! I’d love one right now!

 

[soyazul]

the problem is Instagram

 

[latweek]

I can see we need a refresher course.....

 

[mlayer]

iphonedo puts the blame on the Instagram app. I don't use Instagram that much so the only time my 15 Pro got really warm was during the initial Quick Setup. I live in AZ so my phones normally get warm outside where the high is still 100.

 

[shpankey]

I wouldn’t go playing Resident Evil 4 / Village on it then!

This could make mine scary hot!!

 

[TooMuchPhone]

It’s not an app - it’s a runaway process which apparently instagram sets off. This guy is short sighted

 

[byron_hinson]

This could make mine scary hot!!

From how every iPhone throttles in gaming it’ll be interesting how any of those games hold up. Especially with those rip off prices.

 

[MRGRAY6997]

Im just glad im not experiencing any of this issues. 15PM bought on release day

 

[patseguin]

Why is it I never see these articles until after I bought the device? Good thing I didn’t send my 14 pro max in for the trade yet. Does the trillion dollar company Apple even test their new hardware?

 

[coolfactor]

Looks like I'm getting my mother a regular iPhone 15 instead of the Pro then.

Which aspect of the Pro model would have been useful to your mother? I smell overkill.

 

[Mity]

Do any senior executives even try out the devices before pushing them out the door? How is it that this wasn't noticed during development? Are Apple users that buy $1200 devices suppose to do the testing for them?

 

[mecloud]

Interesting to read about the Instagram app possibly causing the overheating. I only use Meta stuff in a browser, will not have any of their apps on my phone. Maybe that is why I’m having no overheating or “excess battery drain” issues.

 

[Apple Fan 2008]

To be honest, the previous iPhones already got hot

 

[SpotOnT]

Sounds like this is only impacting some users, which makes me think it must be a software bug consuming system processes.

Might be some production problem, I suppose, but my money is on software.

Don’t believe this is a thermal design issue. That just doesn’t make sense. It is not like the 14 Pro had any special cooling properties.

And for all the people claiming this is a switch to titanium - that is very unlikely when everyone puts their phone in a honking, insulated case….I mean ya, the termal properties of titanium vs steel make such a huge difference when it is all in a silicon case 🤣🤣🤣

 

[dumastudetto]

Yep there goes your 20% or whatever it is faster phone lol after the software fix it will be slower.

Not necessarily! If Apple feels the need to protect older devices with the same algorithmic approach, the new iPhone Pros could remain 20% faster.

 

[aevan]

Why is it I never see these articles until after I bought the device? yet.

It takes time for the Internet to blow up individual cases to the dramatic, controversy levels.

Does the trillion dollar company Apple even test their new hardware?

Of course they do.

That doesn't stop of every Apple release having some "-gate", because that's how you get clicks these days.