iPhone 15 touchscreen intermittently becomes unresponsive while charging on iOS 26.6

Device: iPhone 15

Affected Versions: • iOS 26.5 • iOS 26.6

Summary

While using my iPhone 15 during charging, the touchscreen occasionally becomes less responsive. Some touches are delayed or not recognized, making the device difficult to use. This issue was present on iOS 26.5 and still occurs after updating to iOS 26.6.

Steps to Reproduce

  1. Connect the iPhone 15 to a charger.
  2. Unlock the device.
  3. Use the touchscreen while the phone is charging.
  4. Continue interacting with the screen for several minutes.

Expected Result

The touchscreen should remain fully responsive while charging.

Actual Result

The touchscreen occasionally becomes less responsive. Some taps or gestures are delayed or not recognized. The issue is intermittent but noticeable during charging.

Frequency

Intermittent. It does not happen every time, but it has occurred multiple times on both iOS 26.5 and iOS 26.6.

Additional Information

• Device: iPhone 15 • The issue has persisted across two stable iOS versions. • I have restarted the device and updated to the latest iOS version, but the issue still occurs.

Has anyone else experienced this issue on iPhone 15 or other iPhone models? If so, does it occur with the Apple charger, a third-party charger, or both?

iPhone 15 touchscreen intermittently becomes unresponsive while charging on iOS 26.6
 
 
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