Lower the resolution or frame rate, keep it out of direct sun, remove thick cases, and avoid charging while filming long takes in the heat.
All questions / iPhone camera
Why does my iPhone get hot when recording?
Short answerRecording high-resolution, high-frame-rate video works the chip hard, and charging and bright sun add heat. Very hot phones can dim the screen or stop recording to protect themselves.
Answered by Con, founder of Music Wide Selfie. Updated 22 October 2026. Where something depends on your iPhone or iOS version, we say so.
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