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Even before the Galaxy S25 series was released, there were concerns that it may be prone to overheating. That's because there were reports of the three phones released before it with the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chip getting toasty. Samsung's newest phones are no different.
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According to tipster Yogesh Brar, the Galaxy S25 series suffers from overheating issues. He says that while the Galaxy S25 Ultra only heats up mildly, the regular model gets noticeably hot.
The Galaxy S25 seems to have an overheating problem.
The Snapdragon 8 Elite offers around 40 percent faster performance than the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 that powers the Galaxy S24 and huge power leaps like these often come with overheating issues.
We were hoping this wouldn't be a problem on Samsung's newest phones, considering they are equipped with a 40 percent larger vapor chamber. It looks like the bigger heating system wasn't enough to prevent the phones from overheating.
The Galaxy S25 was released only yesterday but the internet is already filling up with complaints regarding its overheating issues.
Anyone else's S25 ultra getting pretty hot during normal use and extremely hot when charging?
jay8o99, Reddit user, February 2025
Mine too, it gets way too hot under normal use, haven't tried it with games yet 2-3 days normal use
Satoon71, Reddit user, February 2025
Mine is absolutely roasting hot after doing simple things.
It's really worrying.
I think I'm gonna return it if Samsung don't issue sooner update for it this month.
FieldOfFox, Reddit user, February 2025
Apparently, the phone gets warm during routine use and unbearably hot while charging. More worryingly, they get hot during normal use, while users are doing lightweight tasks such as browsing social media apps. One user said that their unit got so hot that they could feel it through the case.
Yes, mine has been getting pretty hot to the point I can feel it through the case. I've had it since the 30th and it hasn't gotten any better. I upgraded from S24 due to heating and now I might move away from the S25 if this doesn't get fixed with an update..
Sad_Being9869, Reddit user, February 2025
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mine is almost burning my hands entirely its that hot - especially when i first turn it on!
DragonWolf5589, Reddit user, February 2025
Not all users have experienced overheating though, so the problem might not be widespread. Others have pointed out that it's normal for new handsets to get warm during the setup process, though that may not necessarily explain the problem as users who got their phones early and have had it for multiple days say that the problem has persisted beyond the setup phase.
Regardless, since so many people have complained, the problem cannot be dismissed. Samsung will likely address it with the first update, which is expected to arrive soon.
Anam Hamid is a computer scientist turned tech journalist who has a keen interest in the tech world, with a particular focus on smartphones and tablets. She has previously written for Android Headlines and has also been a ghostwriter for several tech and car publications. Anam is not a tech hoarder and believes in using her gadgets for as long as possible. She is concerned about smartphone addiction and its impact on future generations, but she also appreciates the convenience that phones have brought into our lives. Anam is excited about technological advancements like folding screens and under-display sensors, and she often wonders about the future of technology. She values the overall experience of a device more than its individual specs and admires companies that deliver durable, high-quality products. In her free time, Anam enjoys reading, scrolling through Reddit and Instagram, and occasionally refreshing her programming skills through tutorials.
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