The OnePlus 15 presents a compelling case as a high-performance Android smartphone, boasting specifications that could easily overshadow many competitors. However, it is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, known for its remarkable capabilities yet also its notable appetite for power, which leads to significant overheating challenges. During testing with the 3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark, the smartphone encountered critical overheating issues, causing the app to crash and rendering several other functionalities temporarily inoperative until the device cooled down.
iPhone 17 Pro Max Demonstrates Superior Thermal Management
A recent examination by YouTube channel Max Tech illustrated the temperature management of the OnePlus 15 while running intensive benchmarks. Notably, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 reached precarious heat levels during the 3DMark Wild Life Extreme test, even though OnePlus had highlighted the phone’s advanced vapor chamber cooling system. This chamber is promoted as having double the heat dissipation capabilities; however, real-world performance suggests otherwise.
To offer perspective, the iPhone 17 Pro Max was also tested under similar circumstances, completing seven loops of the 3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark. The recorded peak temperatures for both devices were starkly contrasting:
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: 39.5°C
- OnePlus 15: 52°C
In a follow-up session, the OnePlus 15 issued an overheating warning only eight minutes into testing, resulting in another application crash and the inaccessibility of multiple features, including the flashlight and hotspot capabilities. This recurring trend highlights that the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 might be overly optimized for performance at the cost of manageable thermal output, leading to these alarming spikes in heat.
In our previous analysis, we observed that the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 required a staggering 61% more power than Apple’s A19 Pro to excel in the Geekbench 6 multi-core test. Specifically, Qualcomm’s processor consumed 19.5W, while the A19 Pro managed only 12.1W. This reflects a trend where Apple appears to have significantly improved energy efficiency in its latest chipsets, maintaining compatibility with TSMC’s advanced 3nm manufacturing process, akin to Qualcomm’s.
It is critical to highlight that this overheating issue predominantly arises during rigorous tests such as 3DMark Wild Life Extreme. In practical day-to-day use, the OnePlus 15 holds up remarkably well, even under demanding gaming scenarios. Nevertheless, it prompts a discussion on whether smartphone manufacturers and Qualcomm should reevaluate power consumption strategies or implement more robust cooling technologies to counteract the heat problems associated with high-performance components.
For more details, refer to the analysis by Max Tech.
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