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Hello,
Do newer iPhone models (e.g., 17) handle extreme heat better? Like during the summers in the desert. I noticed 11 Pro Max and 12 mini are struggling in the >90F degrees temperatures. I had to use them less to avoid ithem overheating especially with bloated apps, iOS v26.3, etc. :(
Thank you for reading and hopefully answering soon. :)
iPhone 17
From the iPhone 17 Tech Specs:
Operating ambient temperature: 32° to 95° F (0° to 35° C)
Nonoperating temperature: −4° to 113° F (−20° to 45° C)
These are the same as the iPhone 12 Mini numbers.
In my experience yes, but not maybe to the extremes you may be are expecting. The vapor chamber cooling is an improvement. But some apps and environmental conditions will cause a dimming of the screen and other thermal efficiencies to activate. However, extreme heat (please define specifically) will probably require an active cooling accessory.
antdude wrote: "...12 mini are struggling in the >90F degrees temperatures..."
antdude ~ In January, about your 12 mini running hot, you wrote: "Will replacing its 76% battery fix all this".
Have you replaced that weak, aging battery at 76% max capacity? ...If not, that would explain the continuing heat issues.
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Documented fact that aging batteries will get much warmer than a new or newer battery. Combine the old battery with extreme environmental conditions and you’re going to have issues.
Do newer iPhone models (e.g., 17) handle extreme heat better?
Not that I have noticed....things are about the same....but I have not conducted any scientific tests.
Do newer iPhone models handle extreme heat better?
