6 Reasons Your iPhone Gets Hot While Charging & Ways to Fix Them

Learn why your phone is getting hot while it's on the charger

Co-authored by Hannah Dillon Reviewed by Luigi Oppido

Last Updated: November 16, 2023 Fact Checked

Does your iPhone get hot while charging? This can be worrying, but thankfully it's normal for your phone to get hot while charging. However, if you're concerned about how much heat your iPhone is generating while charging, keep reading—in this article we go over some reasons why your iPhone is getting hot while it charges and how to fix them.

Things You Should Know

Try swapping your charger for an Apple or MFi charger, or switch from a wireless charger to a regular one.
Using your phone while it charges can make your device get hotter than normal, so avoid using your phone while it charges.
If your phone is getting so hot that it powers down while charging, contact Apple to see if you can get your phone's battery replaced.

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Charging With a Non-Apple Charger

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Change the charger you're using. If you're not using an Apple-brand charger or a high-quality, Apple-approved third-party charger, there's a chance that your charger could be the culprit of your phone getting too hot. Try replacing your charger with an Apple one or an MFi (Made For iPhone) charger by brands like Anker, Belkin, Scosche, Nomad, or AmazonBasics. ^{[1]
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- You can tell if an accessory has MFi certification by looking for the "Made For iPhone" logo on the packaging.

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Charging With a Wireless Charger

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Wireless chargers generate more heat than standard chargers, so if you use one you may notice your phone is warmer than normal. Try swapping to a standard charging cable, or purchase a wireless charger with built-in cooling to reduce the excess heat generated from charging,

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Using While Charging

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Using your phone takes up energy, and while doing basic tasks like sending a text or checking your email likely won't ramp up the temperature of your phone while it's charging, doing intensive tasks like playing games or recording videos will make your phone hotter.

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Poor Ventilation

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If your phone case isn't properly ventilated, it can cause heating issues with your device due to blocked vents. Your iPhone also dissipates heat from the back plate, which can get trapped between your phone and the case, causing the phone to stay warm. Try removing your phone case while charging to see if it lowers the temperature of your device.

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Extremely Warm Temperatures

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Phones naturally get warm when they charge, but this can be exacerbated by extremely high temperatures. If you're trying to charge your phone in a hot room you may notice that your device has a hard time cooling off. Try letting the phone's temperature come back to normal and charge it in a room that is room temperature (between 68 and 74 degrees Fahrenheit).

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Damaged Battery

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Replace your phone's battery. If your phone is constantly overheating (turning off) while charging, you may have a damaged battery. Contact Apple or head to an Apple Store to talk to an associate for help. You can also contact one of your local phone repair shops that specialize in Apple products if you'd rather not go through Apple directly.
- If you're tech savvy, you might be able to replace the battery yourself. However, if you do this it will void your iPhone's warranty, so consider this before trying to replace it yourself.

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It's not abnormal for your phone to get warm or hot while charging. If your phone gets too hot it will shut itself down to keep itself from getting damaged. If your phone doesn't shut down, you can be assured that your device isn't getting so hot it will get damaged.

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6 Reasons Your iPhone Gets Hot While Charging & Ways to Fix Them

Things You Should Know

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Charging With a Non-Apple Charger

Charging With a Wireless Charger

Using While Charging

Poor Ventilation

Extremely Warm Temperatures

Damaged Battery

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