iPhone 12 vs CarPlay hot phone

Hello Br459lambego,

Thank you for using Apple Support Communities. There are certain scenarios where your device might feel warm. This resource does explain when this might happen and what you can do: If your iPhone or iPad gets too hot or too cold - Apple Support

Your device might get warm

You might notice that your device feels warmer when you:

* Set up your device the first time

* Restore from a backup

* Wirelessly charge your device

* Use graphics-intensive or processor-intensive apps, games, or features, including augmented-reality apps

* Stream high-quality video

These conditions are normal, and your device will return to a regular temperature when the process is complete or when you finish your activity. If your device doesn't display a temperature warning, you can keep using your device.

If your device gets too warm

iOS and iPadOS devices have built-in protections to prevent overheating. If the interior temperature of your device exceeds the normal operating range, your device will protect its internal components by attempting to regulate its temperature. 

Avoid these conditions and activities because they might change the performance of your device:

* Leaving your device in a car on a hot day.

* Leaving your device in direct sunlight for an extended period of time.

* Using certain features in hot conditions or direct sunlight for an extended period of time, such as GPS tracking or navigation in a car, playing a graphics-intensive game, or using augmented-reality apps.

If the interior temperature of your device exceeds the normal operating range, you might notice these changes:

* Charging, including wireless charging, slows or stops.

* The display dims or goes black.

* Cellular radios enter a low-power state. The signal might weaken during this time.

* The camera flash is temporarily disabled.

* Performance slows with graphics-intensive or augmented-reality apps or features.

If your device is prompting you with a temperature warning or if you're unable to touch your iPhone due to it being too hot, then we recommend that you contact Apple Support for help. They might have to investigate this issue further with you. Just in case, you can use this link to reach them:  Contact - Official Apple Support

Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.

Hey there Br459lambego,

If the issues continue to occur after going through the steps in resource provided, you’ll want to reach out to Apple Support so they can look further into this with you:

Contact - Official Apple Support

Take care.