According to a recent report, the upcoming iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max from Apple may feature a graphene sheet to address potential overheating issues.
The rumored successors of the iPhone 15 Pro models could see improvements in heat dissipation by incorporating graphene instead of the current graphite pads. Apple faced severe criticisms with its current flagship models due to the lower thermal conductivity of the titanium frame compared to stainless steel, and these issues were partially addressed through an iOS 17 update.
As per a PhoneArena report, Apple is considering using graphene in the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max to enhance heat dissipation from the phone’s processor. The graphene material is expected to assist in moving heat away from the chip, reducing the handset’s temperature.
This isn’t the first time rumors have circulated about Apple’s interest in incorporating graphene into its smartphones. In November, a leaker on X suggested that the successors to the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max would feature a graphene thermal system. Additionally, there are speculations about Apple utilizing a metal bracket to house the phone’s battery.
The iOS 17.0.3 update was released weeks before these rumors addressed overheating issues affecting the iPhone 15 Pro models. Apple acknowledged that heating problems were present in its latest phones, attributing them to app optimization issues and software bugs.
While the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are expected in the third quarter of 2024, these reports suggest Apple’s ongoing efforts to address thermal concerns in its flagship devices.
However, given the timeline and evolving technology, it’s advised to approach these rumors cautiously.
Apple may employ graphene or explore alternatives like the vapor-cooling chambers of some high-end Android smartphones. More details about the iPhone 16 series will emerge in the coming months.
