Smartphone getting hot this Summer? Tips to keep your devices cool
Last Updated: 2026-05-26 12:29:02
Delhi and many parts of the country are facing intense heat waves in the past few weeks, where the temperatures have crossed 48 degrees Celsius. At these levels, it is hard for humans to operate as the heat can suck all the energy from our bodies.
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Avoid charging phones below 30 percent to reduce heat buildup- Keep phones out of direct sunlight and near cool areas
- Lower screen brightness and limit gaming or video use
In the same way smartphones we use also face massive load when the heat goes up. And why not, these devices are just handheld computers that come equipped with hardware which heat up. You also have the charging tech for batteries that can also turn up the temperature which isn’t ideal for the device or the person standing next to it.
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So, is there any way to prevent a disaster from damaging your phone? And how does one actually take care of their phones when the heat becomes unbearable? Here’s a detailed guide on what you can and cannot do with your phones when the temperature reaches boiling point.
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Charging smarter
Don’t let your smartphone’s battery drain out below 30 percent because when you decide to charge from a lower level, the battery will seek extra power from the charger which discharges more heat onto the device.
With the fast-charging phones, the heat issue could become more serious, so be judicious and smart with your phone usage. And yes, most importantly, don’t use the phone while charging and use regular and certified chargers.
Keeping them safe
Phones are used widely for navigation in the car which uses GPS for location data, Wi-Fi or mobile data based on what is available. Running these sensors on a phone for travelling can be a big heat warning, so you have to at least ensure that the phone is not placed in direct sunlight and keep it next to the AC duct to keep it cool when pushing all these apps. Similarly, if you are on a bike, keep the phone inside the bag and not your pocket where the chances of heating up are very dangerous.
Cutting down the use
Heavy users who like playing games on the phone should reduce their usage and even watching videos on YouTube for long hours can be risky.
Going dim
Screen brightness is another big heat inducing factor in phones. Ideally, we recommend you keep it on auto-brightness and not the maximum level which is likely to heat up the phone further.