Apple has put to rest years of rumors, including vapor chamber technology, an advanced thermal management system, in the new iPhone 17 Pro models. This innovation, unveiled at the company’s Awe Dropping event, aims to maintain consistently high device performance and prevent overheating, particularly during intense usage and gaming sessions. Greg Joswiak, Apple’s Senior Vice President of Marketing, emphasized that this system provides higher and sustained performance.
How does the vapor chamber technology in the iPhone 17 Pro series work?
So, how exactly does this technology work? The vapor chamber is a sealed metal chamber laser-welded to the aluminum chassis, containing a very small amount of deionized water. Heated components, such as the phone’s processor, quickly evaporate this water.
Shiftdelete.netThe resulting hot vapor travels to cooler areas of the room, where it condenses again and turns into liquid. This continuous cycle effectively removes heat from hot spots and distributes it across the entire surface. Finally, the heat is efficiently dissipated by the forged aluminum body.
While the 3D animations Apple presented at the event provide a glimpse into the concept, the YouTube channel Know Art offers a valuable resource for those seeking a deeper understanding of the technology’s workings. A detailed video published on the channel demonstrates how vapor chambers are manufactured and how they operate step-by-step.
Although the video was shot during a factory visit at an Apple competitor and some production details differ, the basic physical principles largely match those in the iPhone 17 Pro.
