Smartphones operate with the power they draw from the battery. When they need to deliver high performance, the processor consumes more electricity than the battery, which leads to device heating. However, electric technological devices generally perform better in cold environments because an increase in temperature results in performance loss.

In fact, today’s most advanced quantum computers, which have the highest processing capacity, operate in an environment colder than -270 degrees. This way, high power consumption does not cause heating and performance loss. Similar principles apply to our smartphones. So, how hot can they get and how do we measure phone temperature when it heats up?

How to measure phone temperature?

Our smartphones exhibit ideal performance between 25-30 degrees Celsius during everyday use. However, when playing games, recording videos with the camera, transferring data, or keeping the screen on at high brightness for a long time, the temperature can exceed the ideal range.

Of course, modern smartphones have some measures in place regarding temperature. Manufacturers take strict security measures that can even lead to mandatory shutdowns to prevent devices from overheating excessively. This way, potential malfunctions and accidents in both the device and the battery are prevented. However, things may not always go as planned.

There is no definitive answer to how hot phones can withstand. Computers can continue to operate even when they reach temperatures of 70-80 degrees, although they show performance loss. However, for smartphones, this range is around 50-60 degrees.

However, your phone should not reach 50 degrees even if you are performing the most demanding tasks. This level is well above today’s standards. However, it is also normal for a powerful device to heat up to some extent. On the other hand, if we want to ensure the safe use of the phone for an extended period, we should make sure it does not exceed 45 degrees.

So, how can we measure phone temperature?

• Firstly, physical control can be established by using devices that perform electronic temperature measurements.
• The second method is to use the device’s internal sensors. Some manufacturers embed software that can show the temperature of the processor cores in the phone. But even if this service is not provided, you can download applications like CPU-Z from the app store to keep track of the processor and battery temperatures.

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