Why Does My OPPO Phone Get Warm While Using the Camera?
🌡️ Why Does the Camera Cause Heating?
Using the camera activates several high-performance components simultaneously:
The processor handles real-time image processing
The camera sensor operates at high resolution, especially with 4K or HDR
The display often runs at high brightness
Background activities like saving photos or syncing with the gallery may be running
All these actions together increase power consumption, which generates heat. This is typical across all modern smartphones.
✅ When Is Heating Considered Normal?
A mild rise in temperature is expected during these scenarios:
Recording high-resolution videos (such as 1080p, 4K, or slow motion)
Capturing photos in HDR, Night Mode, or using AI features
Using the camera in outdoor environments with strong sunlight
Shooting video continuously for more than 10 to 15 minutes
In such cases, the phone is managing resources as designed, and the heating does not suggest a defect.
🛠 Tips to Reduce Heating While Using the Camera
To help keep your device cooler during camera use:
Avoid capturing media in direct sunlight or extremely hot conditions
Close all other apps before opening the camera
Record in lower resolution (such as switching from 4K to 1080p) for long videos
Take short breaks during long recording sessions
Disable mobile data and GPS if not required during camera use
Keep your device software updated
Go to [Settings] > [About Device] > [Software Update] to check for updates.
⚠️ What to Do if Heating Is Excessive
If your phone becomes extremely warm or displays warnings such as “Camera closed due to high temperature,” follow these steps:
Stop using the camera and allow the phone to cool naturally
Remove any protective case to improve heat dissipation
Avoid charging the phone while using the camera
Refrain from using power-intensive camera features continuously
If the issue continues, please visit your nearest OPPO Service Center or contact the OPPO Support Team for further assistance.