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abdalazeez32
User level: Level 1 (4 points)

13 pro screen dims under heavy load

my 13 pro’s screen dims by itself whenever its under heavy load its not a slow gradual dim it just suddenly gets darker i think its some safety feature but im not sure and it just gets annoying when your trying to see clearly and even if u play with the brightness it stays capped. It goes away after a few minutes after its not under load anymore.

Posted on Oct 25, 2026 8:13 AM

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LotusPilot
User level: Level 10 (334,506 points)

Oct 25, 2026 8:24 AM in response to abdalazeez32

Your iPad (or iPhone) will always dim the backlight in certain circumstances. Your iPad's thermal management is working to protect the iPad...


GPU/CPU intensive activities, or when the iPad is being used in very high ambient lighting conditions (such as when used outdoors, or in direct sunlight), the iPad may be overheating. Amongst other heat reducing strategies, your iPad will reduce screen brightness.


If your iPhone or iPad gets too hot or too cold - Apple Support

Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256382706