Why is my phone constantly overheating?

[Android Central Question]

I bought a Huawei p smart earlier on in the year. It's been really good since I bought it, and I love it a lot. However, I went on a family holiday and haven't been doing much. So I started using my phone quite a lot. I noticed it was overheating. I gave it some rest, cleared out cache and got rid of power intensive apps. I tried everything I could. However, ever since, my phone is constantly around 40 degrees Celsius even if I only use it for a minute or two, and only cools down when I power it off for a few hours. I've had no luck with looking at online guides. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[B. Diddy]

Welcome to Android Central! A common cause of overheating is poor cell signal -- how is yours? Also, when it heats up, check the Battery menu and see if any apps or services are using an inordinate amount of energy.

 

[Sirdalex]

Okay, so for some reason I wasn't signed in when I posted this. But I can say now that I'm on holiday on a family visit. So I've just been using WiFi. The WiFi isn't very fast, and also I think my battery is okay.

 

[Laura Knotek]

Is the WiFi signal weak? That could also cause the issues with overheating and battery drain.

 

[B. Diddy]

Even if you're relying on wi-fi, poor cell signal can drain the battery, so it's still relevant. As a simple test, you can turn on Airplane Mode, then turn wi-fi back on, and see if the battery drains as quickly.