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Kuo: iPhone 15 Pro Overheating Issues Likely Due to Thermal Compromises, Not 3nm Node
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While I’ve designed some systems, a cellular phone is a complex bit of infrastructure and requires a lot of pieces to be done correctly.
If the product lifecycle is as far ahead as it might be, we might be seeing the short comings of covid hitting now.
That or someone didn’t consult someone or the testing scope was quite limited.
If the product lifecycle is as far ahead as it might be, we might be seeing the short comings of covid hitting now.
That or someone didn’t consult someone or the testing scope was quite limited.
They’re going to release USB-C powered fans to prevent overheating.
AirFan, AirFan Pro, and AirFan Pro Max.
AirFan, AirFan Pro, and AirFan Pro Max.
VineRider
macrumors 68000
15 Pro and I’ve not had any issues with heat so far.
After all these reports and the "breaking" tests, I'm inclined to get a Plus instead of the Pro Max I'm supposed to pick up later today.
As an iPhone 15 Pro max user thus far I’ve only had it run hot once and that’s while it was transferring data from my 12 and downloading apps and syncing to my Apple Watch at the same time. That kind of load I’d think it would run warm at least. Other than that it’s been cool.
roeiz
macrumors 65816
why why why?? pay top price for an overheating pro model? insane!
they knew this is a big problem, so now people pay 1500$ for this..
no shame. some reviewers claim you can't touch the phone after editing some videos.
they knew this is a big problem, so now people pay 1500$ for this..
no shame. some reviewers claim you can't touch the phone after editing some videos.
I think the aluminum white iPhone 15 looks better than all the pro colors! Get the plus for the best battery life too. Crazy that this is happening this year.
winxmac
macrumors 68020
Go with iPhone 15 Plus for the color and the longer battery life with less heating issue compared to the 15 Pro/Pro Max...
My iPhone 14 Pro Max is still good for my use case... 5x is a nice to have but 3x still works for me...
My iPhone 14 Pro Max is still good for my use case... 5x is a nice to have but 3x still works for me...
Daino92
macrumors regular
I've had zero issues with overheating....seems to be a small subset of folks...either way I hope apple can address the issue and not ignore it.
cocky jeremy
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Mine has been perfectly fine. Is it Pro only or Pro Max as well? My Pro Max barely got warm even when setting it up and downloading all of my apps and pictures, etc.
How much warmer? That's a giant jump in size... Is the 15PM worth it in your case? I'm considering a Plus vs the Pro Max.
My camera literally stopped working because it was too hot last night, but sure, paranoia.
antiprotest
macrumors 601
Don't exaggerate. It's really not that hot.
I have the Iphone 15 pro and i have not had any issues since getting it. Not saying others aren’t, but those that do tend to be the most vocal.
bmustaf
macrumors 6502a
Yup “iPhone needs to cool down” just syncing the day’s iCloud Photos while on the exact same MagSafe charger on my nightstand is now a regular thing on the 15PM, never was with the 14PM.
“Charging On Hold” for the same reasons.
And, it’s fall and temps are easily 10-15 degrees cooler and my home windows are still open.
The Titanium has provided literally zero benefit for me and is pure vanity IMO with big downsides on thermal and durability of the finish and drop performance (big deal, some fraction of an ounce was removed….”I wish my iPhone was 0.4 oz lighter” is never something I ever said, but I have frequently said “man, I wish this thing wouldn’t throttle so easily”).
“Charging On Hold” for the same reasons.
And, it’s fall and temps are easily 10-15 degrees cooler and my home windows are still open.
The Titanium has provided literally zero benefit for me and is pure vanity IMO with big downsides on thermal and durability of the finish and drop performance (big deal, some fraction of an ounce was removed….”I wish my iPhone was 0.4 oz lighter” is never something I ever said, but I have frequently said “man, I wish this thing wouldn’t throttle so easily”).
ChedNasad
macrumors regular
Is it actually hot or are people just talking about heat from indexing/new phone stuff? I know that some testing of AAA console games sideloaded onto the device also made headlines about heat but I can't imagine that is indicative of actual day to day use. My 14 Pro and 13 Pro were "hot" for the first week or so too.
rjjacobson
macrumors G3
I am not seeing this on my 15 PM, I also charge on MagSafe now using the ESR 3 in 1 and the little puck has fan for when charging used with 14 PM also other than the usual 24 hour plus indexing not seeing it like some are so I am happy with my purchase
vertsix
macrumors 68020
Not denying the issues (they exist) but for me my 15 Pro Max has been cool to the touch all the time except when charging.
techfreak23
macrumors 6502a
I'm glad I'm skipping this year. Let them workout the thermal issues and bring back the purple color.
rjjacobson
macrumors G3
Same here just do not understand this latest furor LOL
rjjacobson
macrumors G3
Not due to 3nm node, except Apple chose to boost performance rather than decrease power consumption.