Apple’s new iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max are literally a show-stopper.
Users who bought fancy new smartphones say they get unbearably hot after just a few minutes of use.
These phones have only been on sale since September 22nd, but this issue is just one of several issues plaguing people who shelled out up to $1,599 for the premium models.
The new Pro and Pro Max feature titanium frames, as opposed to the stainless steel frames of other models, which may be the source of other complaints.
Some say the iPhone fails the “bend test” and can be broken with bare hands, while others have noticed that it discolors when held without a case.
Technology content creator Mohit Verma starts a conversation about device heat In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter) on monday.
“The natural titanium iPhone 15 Pro gets so hot that it becomes difficult to hold,” he wrote. “Additionally, it gets hot after his FaceTime call of just 2 minutes or when scrolling through Reels for 8-10 minutes. I’ve never encountered a problem like this with my previous phone, so this is a new problem for me. is.”
Verma’s message, accompanied by a video of him measuring the temperature of his phone with a thermometer, has already been viewed more than a million times.
The video showed the iPhone 15 Pro reaching temperatures of 42 degrees Celsius (107.6 degrees Fahrenheit).
“I’m having the same problem with simple uses like podcasts. It’s not charging,” said another. I answered. “The battery is draining worse than usual.”
“I confirm this is true,” and a second. I have written.
However, other iPhone 15 fans fired back, saying they didn’t notice that the iPhone 15 was warmer than previous models.
“It’s probably a defective product.” someone said. “Go to the Apple Store and request a new phone.”
But it’s not just the heat that’s bothering Apple enthusiasts.
another viral video It shows the back glass of the iPhone 15 Pro Max shattering after being bent with bare hands.
In this clip, which has been viewed more than 7.7 million times on YouTube, JerryRigEverything content creator Zach Nelson puts the device through a “durability test.”
“For about 11 years, you’ve seen me durability test smartphones, and most of them don’t break,” Nelson explains in the video. “Especially, the iPhone remains as unbreakable as ever.”
However, according to the video, the call went off “unusually quickly” and Nelson was “a little stunned”.
There are many theories that the reason why the Pro breaks is because of the lightweight titanium frame.
On the other hand, some people have complained that the titanium frame causes temporary discoloration when using the new phone without a cover.
according to technology radar, Apple has acknowledged on record that “on iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, the color of the outer band may change temporarily due to skin oils.”
However, it says that wiping the device with a “soft, slightly damp, lint-free cloth” will “restore the original look of your sleek gadget.”
Apple advised all owners of new iPhones to download a new software update, iOS 17.0.2, regardless of whether they purchased the Pro edition.
“This update provides important bug fixes, security updates, and fixes an issue that may prevent you from transferring data directly from another iPhone during setup,” the company said. statement.
The Post has reached out to Apple for comment.
