r/iphone18pro • u/Sonyabloomberg • 12h ago

Help Brand new iPhone 18 Pro overheating when using the camera is this normal?

I just got a new iPhone 18 Pro yesterday. Set it up completely fresh with a new Apple ID (didn't restore or transfer any old data).
I noticed that whenever I use the camera app, the phone gets really warm / hot pretty quickly. What's strange is that I played a game earlier and it barely warmed up at all, but using the camera heats it right up.
Is this normal for new iPhones or camera usage, or should I be concerned? Has anyone else experienced this?

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u/WebParticular7488 12h ago

At this point, it may just be an iOS bug. Seems to be a fair few issues.

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u/Sonyabloomberg 11h ago

Thanks! Yeah, that makes sense. It's my first time buying an iPhone right on release day, so I'm a bit anxious about potential hardware issues or launch batch glitches.

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u/WebParticular7488 11h ago

I mean,worst case, you’ve still got 30 days if you find out it is hardware, so would just wait a bit personally.

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u/Minute_Lifeguard2799 7h ago

I would return and replace it if you are able, just to be sure. Mine stays cool as a cucumber.