In Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India, a Samsung Galaxy smartphone reportedly exploded in a user’s pocket due to overheating. The user, named Majid, suffered significant injuries to his hands and lower body during the incident.

While social media claims suggest the device was a Galaxy S26, the exact model has not yet been confirmed. No official technical investigation results regarding the cause of the explosion have been released.

Details of the Incident and the Device’s Condition

Majid stated that while returning from his job in Ghaziabad to Dankaur village, his phone in his pants pocket suddenly started to overheat. He noticed smoke coming from the device, but before he could remove it from his pocket, the explosion occurred, and his clothes caught fire.

Images shared from the scene show that the device’s battery compartment was completely burned and a large part of the back cover had melted. Majid, who was taken to the hospital with the help of nearby citizens, is still receiving treatment.

It was reported that the phone was purchased from a store in Greater Noida about a month ago and had not experienced any problems before. The fact that the device suffered severe thermal damage makes it difficult to definitively identify the model.

Experts state that internal short circuits, physical damage, or overheating can trigger thermal runaway in lithium-ion batteries. However, in this incident, there is no technical report indicating a battery malfunction, user error, or a problem with the charging equipment.

Samsung India has not yet issued an official statement regarding the incident. The company is expected to evaluate the situation after further investigations of the device.

Similar incidents and general situation

In 2026, isolated reports of overheating or burning incidents related to the Galaxy S series surfaced in various countries. A Galaxy S24 user in South Korea experienced a similar situation, while in Canada, a Galaxy S25 FE device allegedly exploded while charging.

In Indiana, USA, an investigation into a Galaxy S25 Plus model that caught fire revealed a thermal leak caused by external force. Samsung often offers compensation to users in such incidents.

Considering the millions of Galaxy devices used worldwide, the number of such incidents remains quite low. There is no confirmed battery or safety issue affecting the Galaxy S series as a whole. What are your thoughts on these kinds of technological accidents?