Apple Will Solve The Biggest iPhone 15 Issue With This Technology In The iPhone 16

In response to overheating issues in the iPhone 15 models, Apple Inc. AAPL is reportedly developing a hardware solution for its forthcoming iPhone 16 model. The solution is said to incorporate a graphene heat sink.

What Happened: Although Apple has mitigated the iPhone 15 overheating issue with a software update, the tech giant is reportedly planning a more robust cooling solution for the iPhone 16.

According to tipster Kosutami, Apple’s plan involves the integration of a graphene heat sink in the iPhone 16, along with a metal battery casing. The use of metal improves heat dissipation.

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On the other hand, graphene has exceptional thermal conductivity, offering a more effective solution than traditional heat sinks, particularly given the compact design of the iPhone.

While Apple has investigated various cooling methods, including vapor chambers and magnets, these alternatives would necessitate considerable design alterations and increased costs.

Why It Matters: The iPhone 15 Pro's new titanium design and the A17 Pro chipset led to several complaints of overheating. The phone reportedly reached temperatures as high as 118 degrees Fahrenheit, confirmed by multiple users and tests.

Subsequently, Apple rolled out an iOS update in October to address the overheating issue. Early benchmark tests suggested that Apple’s fix for the overheating issue did not impact the performance of the iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max.

The proposed graphene heat sink in the iPhone 16 is a clear indication that Apple is taking serious measures to prevent similar issues from recurring. Whether it works or not remains to be seen.

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