Is it normal for my phone to get hot ?

[mvasquez009]

Hello so I have what many will think is a stupid question but please bare with me. My current phone is a nexus 5 and I have had other Android phones S3,S4. I'm just wondering if its normal for my Nexus 5 to get pretty warm when using it and when charging and if it's bad for the phone . I remember my old galaxies behaving the same way . I installed gsam battery monitor and when doing some web browsing the phone will get.to about 100-104 degrees and when playing a game or watching youtube videos for a bit will jump the phone up to 110° which does feel pretty warm in the hand. Is this normal for phones or something to be alarmed about. Sometimes when performing lighter tasks other than watching video or playing an intensive games I will notice the phone get very warm also when just surfing the web or on various social media apps. Please don't beat me down too hard .

Thanks

 

[JeanRuse]

It's normal when the phone is quick charging or charging for an extended period. As for the lighter tasks, if you're using the phone for hours on end, it will inevitably get warmer. But if it's warm all of a sudden or quite quickly with a simple task, then that could be an indicator that something is amiss, or if the phone is getting older.

 

[Sam_Gs7]

To vasquez009: I agree with JeanRuse input all the phones get its
backCover quite 'Hot' if you used-For Long periods of time or play
games or videos..is like a TV set or a computer. But of course
if you detects an abnormal heat Be cautious and stay away
from the Note7's-Hehe just in case--: soo Noo worries..

 

[mvasquez009]

So it's normal for the phone to get up to 112° when playing a game for a while ..and about 110 when surfing the web / watching YouTube videos ?

 

[Sam_Gs7]

Hello again @mvasquez009: Well that's is my opinion, but to get
a more extent Feedback on this issue..open this ACentral link
with similar issue: http://forums.androidcentral.com/samsung-galaxy-s7-edge/654391-s7-edge-getting-hot-overheating.html

There's an app called "DU Phone Cooler & cooler Master"
that help to monitor temperature +control CPU usage
and cool Down the phone. Lookup on Play Store

 

[mvasquez009]

Anyone else have any other input