Kuo rules out the new 3nm-based A17 Pro silicon as the cause of the overheating woes. But there could be a few more factors at play here, if history is any indication. Android phones –- especially the flagships powered by next-gen processors -– have often exhibited heating issues in the early days following market debut.
Samsung and Google phones are well-known examples. However, software updates often fix the overheating problems by optimizing the hardware resources with some clever software-side tweaks. Users may not always notice these changes, but the decoupling of certain intensive tasks from the silicon resources not only allays the heating situation, but also helps with battery drain. Apple is no stranger to the problem and even has an advisory article in place.
Interestingly, Kuo notes that a software update may address the problem, but only to a certain extent. “Improvements may be limited unless Apple lowers processor performance,” he adds. One of the biggest draws of the iPhone 15 Pro is the new chip inside, which also brings a faster GPU and is claimed to handle console-grade games natively.
If you have an overheating iPhone 15 Pro in your hands, ensure that it’s running the latest iOS build. Next, disable any connectivity features that are not in use, such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and location access. If your phone is plugged in, take out the charging pin for a while, and also take off the cover to let the phone cool for a bit.