Other Question about vapor chamber and cases

[Martyimac]

Seems to me that putting a case on a IP 17P could interfere with the vapor chamber setup  is using. Basically a case would be some "surround" the device insulation.

Thoughts?

 

[S.B.G]

Isn't the chamber sealed on the inside of the phone? A case on the outside probably would have a negligible effect on the heat dissipation of the unit.

 

[orev]

Yes, that's correct. Adding a case to a phone will make a big difference to it's ability to dissipate heat. This has always been the situation, and everyone who complains about overheating phones conveniently ignores this fact. At least with an aluminum body, the heat will spread out more so it will dissipate better.

 

[orev]

Isn't the chamber sealed on the inside of the phone? A case on the outside probably would have a negligible effect on the heat dissipation of the unit.

The heat has to go somewhere, ALWAYS to the outside. Most cases are rubber or plastic which are heat insulators, so they will prevent the heat from getting out. These are the laws of physics.

 

[Andeddu]

The heat has to go somewhere, ALWAYS to the outside. Most cases are rubber or plastic which are heat insulators, so they will prevent the heat from getting out. These are the laws of physics.

It'll have some effect on heat dissipation, obviously, however I don't believe it'll massively impact the device. The 16 Pro was able to play AAA games with a less efficient and less powerful SoC without much thermal throttling going on. The 17 Pro line will be fine with a case on.

The iPhone I would be worried about with a case is the Air which, although boasts the a slightly modified A19 Pro, is too thin to provide adequate cooling to prevent throttling. I am looking forward to seeing some real world testing.

 

[S.B.G]

The heat has to go somewhere, ALWAYS to the outside. Most cases are rubber or plastic which are heat insulators, so they will prevent the heat from getting out. These are the laws of physics.

As I said, the effect is probably going to be negligible.

 

[Love-hate 🍏 relationship]

The heat has to go somewhere, ALWAYS to the outside. Most cases are rubber or plastic which are heat insulators, so they will prevent the heat from getting out. These are the laws of physics.

poco phones (and probably others) dissipate through the front/display

 

[MTShipp]

If the vapor chamber has deionized water, it would be interesting to see the results of cooling if you stuck it in the freezer.

 

[NotApplicable]

Cases always worsen heat dissipation, vapor chamber or not! Vapor chamber will still result in the heat dispersing across the chassis, but if the chassis is insulated...

 

[Mercenary]

If the vapor chamber has deionized water, it would be interesting to see the results of cooling if you stuck it in the freezer.

It would probably be really hard to freeze the water as for ice to form it needs some imperfections in the water for the nucleation to take place. A spec of dust or the minerals usually found in water.

The water in the Vapor chamber will likely be distilled and deionised and pretty damn clean.