iPhone 16 heating up while charging

My iphone 16 is getting heat while charging particularly 20-65% then cooling is that normal or problem???

iPhone 16, iOS 26

Posted on Mar 29, 2026 9:11 AM

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Posted on Mar 29, 2026 9:25 AM

Hello,


If you using at least a 20w charger to charge your iPhone, heat is normal. When you charge a battery it causes the battery to generate heat. If you are NOT seeing a thermometer and a warning your phone needs to cool down, your phone is NOT overheating. Now, if you use Optimized Battery charging, your phone may charge to 80% rapidly, then display a message the phone has suspended charging to cool down. This is new and NOT an indication your phone is overheating, either.

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Mar 29, 2026 9:25 AM in response to zorooo_

Hello,


If you using at least a 20w charger to charge your iPhone, heat is normal. When you charge a battery it causes the battery to generate heat. If you are NOT seeing a thermometer and a warning your phone needs to cool down, your phone is NOT overheating. Now, if you use Optimized Battery charging, your phone may charge to 80% rapidly, then display a message the phone has suspended charging to cool down. This is new and NOT an indication your phone is overheating, either.

iPhone 16 heating up while charging

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