People have said that they can't hold their new iPhone 15 because of how much they overheat - which doesn't sound ideal.
Apple is one of the major players in the tech market, with the iPhone being one of the most popular phones used across the globe.
So when they release a new device, there is always a big uptake as people want to be the first to get their hands on the latest gadget.
However, it would appear that you don't want to leave your hand on the iPhone 15 for too long...
The flagship devices, which had generated massive buzz in the tech community, were expected to revolutionize mobile gaming, thanks in part to Apple's cutting-edge A17 Pro System-on-Chip (SoC).
The A17 Pro, the industry's first 3nm chip, promised unprecedented speed, surpassing even the capabilities of Apple's M2 MacBooks. However, early reviews suggest that this powerful chip may come with some unexpected downsides.
Chinese technology reviewer Geekerwan, known for his in-depth analysis, recently conducted an extensive review of the new iPhones, focusing on the A17 Pro chip's performance during various tasks and gaming sessions. His findings have raised concerns among users.
Geekerwan's tests revealed that the A17 Pro can reach temperatures as high as 48°C during demanding tasks, as reported by BGR. Furthermore, the chip appears to throttle its performance when subjected to intense stress.
During a 30-minute gaming session of Genshin Impact at high graphics settings in a room with a temperature of 25°C, the device's temperature reportedly soared. Additionally, when sideloading Resident Evil Village on the iPhone 15 Pro Max, Geekerwan observed a drop in performance, with frame rates decreasing from the mid-40s to 30 fps (frames per second).
Apple, however, hasn't shied away from addressing the overheating concerns. In an interview with IGN, Apple's Vice President of Platform Architecture, Tim Millet, acknowledged the potential for the device to become very hot. He went on to state that the iPhone 15 Pro has the power to "burn a hole" through its back but reassured users that protective measures are in place to prevent such extreme scenarios.
Millet elaborated, saying: "[Developers] could, in theory, take this amazing GPU and try to burn a hole through the back of the phone. We wouldn’t let that happen, but they could definitely do something that was probably not optimal for the experience."
He emphasized that Apple provides developers with tools like MetalFX to maintain a sustainable experience and optimize device performance. The key, according to Millet, lies in the efficient and high-performance SoC, GPU, and associated software that Apple provides to developers.
In case the tech jargon was a bit much (because it was for me), the overheating appears to occur when playing games that require a lot of system power.
So the chances are that scrolling through TikTok won't burn your hand off.
