iPhone 18 Pro has a vapor chamber chassis. Some iPhone 18 Pro users have said that their iPhone is getting hot while gaming. When your iPhone 18 Pro overheats while gaming, you may also experience one of the following behaviors:
- The display dims or goes black.
- Charging, including wireless charging, slows or stops.
- In some apps or features, performance is reduced with lower frame rates or increased processing times.
- The screen or back of the device feels hot when you touch it.
- If your device gets too hot, you may see a temperature warning, and your device might become temporarily disabled.
It appears that both the iPhone 18 Pro and the iPhone 18 Pro Max are affected by this problem. This article will give you tips for dealing with the iPhone 18 Pro getting hot while gaming issue.
Why your iPhone 18 Pro is getting hot while gaming
Your device might feel warmer when you use graphics-intensive or processor-intensive apps, games, or features, including camera apps. These conditions are normal. Your device will cool when the process is complete or when you finish your activity. Playing a graphics-intensive game in hot conditions or direct sunlight for an extended period of time can also change the performance of your device.
How to stop iPhone 18 Pro overheating while gaming
If you receive the temperature warning saying, āiPhone needs to cool down before you can use it.ā Until your device cools down, you might not be able to use it, but you might still be able to make emergency calls. To resume use of your device as quickly as possible, turn off your device, move it to a cooler environment (away from direct sunlight), and allow it to cool down.
How to keep your iPhone 18 Pro cool while gaming
There are several proactive steps you can take:
- Keep your iPhone up to date: Ensure that your iPhone is up to date by going to Settings > General > Software Update. You can also tap Automatic Updates and turn on Automatically Install.
- Keep your apps up to date: Ensure that all of your apps are up to date. Open the App Store to update your apps. You can also turn on Automatic Updates by going to Settings > Apps > App Store and turning on App Updates.
- Exposure to heat: Try to game in cool, normal environments. Environmental factors may cause overheating. For example:
- Do not game in direct sunlight.
- Do not game while in hot places such as saunas or bathtubs. I once took my iPhone to a sauna with me, and I received one of the temperature warnings explained above. I had to wait around 30 minutes for my device to return to normal.
- Use compatible charging equipment: Charge with the included charging cable and an Apple USB power adapter or other compatible power adapter. You can also use third-party power adapters and Qi-certified chargers that are compliant with applicable country regulations and international and regional safety standards.
- Optimize your settings: You may want to apply these settings:
- Settings > Accessibility > Display & Text Size, then turn on Auto-Brightness.
- If a game require an internet connection, use Wi-Fi when available over Cellular.
- Turn on Low Power Mode, which reduces or disables certain settings and features, like Mail fetch, Hey Siri, Background App Refresh, and some visual effects: open Settings, tap Battery, tap Power Mode, then turn on Low Power Mode.
