Why the iPhone 16 Pro Max Heats Up When Using the Camera

Why does using the iPhone 16 Pro Max's camera for pictures and videos cause the phone to heat up?

iPhone 16 Pro Max, iOS 18

Posted on Mar 20, 2025 2:15 AM

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Mar 20, 2025 2:33 AM in response to provoked

"Why the iPhone 16 Pro Max Heats Up When Using the Camera: Why does using the iPhone 16 Pro Max's camera for pictures and videos cause the phone to heat up?"

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Overheating iPhone when Using Camera:


Any Error Messages?:

Are you getting any error messages while this is occurring? If so, please provide a screenshot. IMPORTANT: Block out personal inso (i.e. names and time) by covering it with recolored rectangles and such, through use of the Photos app.


It may be a hardware glitch.


Get this Serviced:


Apple Store:

Just how old is the phone? You have a one-year, out-of-the-box limited warranty with this. So, see if Apple will fix this, free of charge. Take this in for a Genius Bar Appointment at your local Apple Store. Bring a proof pf purchase with you. There, it would be diagnosed, and you'd be provided with a cost.


Contact an AASP: 

Also, take this to an AASP (Apple Authorized Service provider), asking for assistance.

  1. Go Here: Find Locations - Apple Authorized Reseller
  2. Click: Service & Support
  3. Enter: your location information
  4. See: if there is an AASP nearby
  5. Contact: an AASP that shows up, and find out more about the services that they offer to fix the iPhone
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Why the iPhone 16 Pro Max Heats Up When Using the Camera

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