Apple’s new iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max are hot property — quite literally.
Users who’ve bought the flashy new smartphones say they become unbearably hot after just a few minutes of use.
The phones have only been on sale since Sept. 22, but the issue is just one of several problems plaguing those who’ve forked out up to $1,599 for the premium models.
The new Pro and Pro Max boast a titanium frame, as opposed to a stainless steel frame featured on other models, which may be the cause of other complaints.
Some say the iPhone fails the “the bend test” and can crack with a user’s bare hands, while some have noticed that it discolors if it’s held without a case.
Tech content creator Mohit Verma kickstarted the conversation about the device’s heat in a post shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday.
“The natural titanium iPhone 15 Pro gets extremely hot, so much so that it becomes difficult to hold,” he wrote. “Furthermore, it heats up after just a 2-minute FaceTime call or when scrolling through reels for 8-10 minutes. This is a new issue for me, as I’ve never encountered this with any previous phone.”
Verma’s message was accompanied by a video, which has already been viewed more than 1 million times, that showed him measuring the temperature of the phone with a thermometer.
The footage showed the iPhone 15 Pro reaching 42 degrees Celsius, or 107.6 degrees Fahrenheit.
“I am having the same issue with simple use like podcasts. Not during charging,” another person responded. “Battery drain is worse than usual.”
“I confirm that this is true,” a second wrote.
However, other iPhone 15 fans hit back, saying they hadn’t noticed that the device was any warmer than previous models.
“It must be a defective piece,” one stated. “Go to the Apple Store and claim a new phone.”
However, heat isn’t the only issue irritating Apple aficionados.
Another viral video shows the back glass of the iPhone 15 Pro Max shattering after being bent with bare hands.
That clip, which has been viewed more than 7.7 million times on YouTube, sees JerryRigEverything content creator Zack Nelson performing a “durability test” on the device.
“You’ve been watching me durability test smartphones for about 11 years now, and most phones do not break,” Nelson explains in the clip. “iPhones especially do not break, like ever.”
However, the footage shows that the phone snapped “abnormally quick,” leaving Nelson “kinda stunned.”
Many theorized that it was the lighter titanium frame could be responsible for the snapping of the Pro.
Meanwhile, others have complained that the titanium frame causes their new phones to temporarily discolor if they’re used without a cover.
According to Tech Radar, Apple has admitted on record that “for iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, the oil from your skin might temporarily alter the color of the outside band.”
However, they say that wiping the device with a “soft, slightly damp, lint-free cloth” will “restore the original look of the sleek gadget.”
Elsewhere, Apple has advised all owners of the new iPhone — regardless of whether or not they purchased Pro editions — to download the new software update, iOS 17.0.2.
“This update provides important bug fixes, security updates, and fixes an issue that may prevent transferring data directly from another iPhone during setup,” the company said in a statement.
The Post has contacted Apple for comment.
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