Apple Claims That Titanium On Latest The iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max Is Better At Dispersing Heat Than Stainless Steel

The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max use Grade 5 titanium instead of stainless steel, making both flagships lighter and better at dispersing heat than the previous material, according to Apple. The company has recognized the overheating problems that continue to plague the two models but states that the software and not the new design is the reason for this string of issues.

Even if titanium is better at dispersing heat than stainless, it is not necessarily more durable

Speaking with Forbes’ David Phelan, Apple compared the new titanium chassis on the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max to stainless steel that it used on previous versions for several years. While analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has mentioned that the use of titanium and an inadequate cooling solution are the culprits behind the overheating problems, Apple believes otherwise, according to Phelan.

“What’s more, Apple has been consistent about how titanium, in conjunction with its aluminum substructure, is great at dispersing heat. Better, indeed, than any previous stainless steel iPhone Pro model. The design of the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro is not causing overheating, Apple says.”

Apple might have thoroughly investigated the problem, which is why it is said to issue a software update in the next iOS 17 release to address these overheating issues, and also mentions that the update will not gimp the performance of the A17 Pro. Irrespective of Apple's belief that titanium is a better material at dispersing heat than stainless steel, a slew of evidence reveals that it is not as durable.

During the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max launch date, a series of drop tests separated the camera housing of the newer model, while the stainless steel version chugged along quite nicely. Titanium is also prone to scratches, forcing customers to make an extra case purchase to protect both models against scuffs or marks showing up.

Apple has said that aluminum has been thermally bonded to titanium to improve its durability, but from what we have seen, it has done little to improve the structural integrity. We believe that a stronger titanium alloy will be introduced next year, but those who already upgraded to the iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max have to take extra precautions during regular use.

Written by Omar Sohail