Users of the flashy new smartphones claim that after just a few minutes of use, the device gets intolerably hot. In contrast to prior models' stainless steel frames, which may be the source of additional complaints, the new Pro and Pro Max's frame is made of titanium.
While some claim that the iPhone fails "the bend test" and can break when held in the user's bare hands, others have observed that it turns discolored when carried without a case.
The debate regarding the device's heat was started by tech content producer Mohit Verma on Monday with a post shared on X (formerly known as Twitter).
"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."
A video that has been viewed more than 1 million times and was included with Verma's message showed him using a thermometer to check the phone's temperature.
The iPhone 15 Pro was seen in the video reaching a temperature of 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. Other iPhone 15 supporters, however, fired back and denied that the smartphone was any warmer than earlier iterations.
“It must be a defective piece,” one stated.
“Go to the Apple Store and claim a new phone.” But Apple enthusiasts aren't just irritated by the heat.