Samsung Galaxy S25+ ignites in user's hands in South Korea

In South Korea, Samsung’s flagship Galaxy S25+ reportedly ignited while in its owner’s hands. The user shared a photo of the damaged device on the official Samsung Community forum, sparking active discussion among members.

According to the owner, the phone was not on charge when it suddenly began to heat up. Seconds later, it made a loud popping sound; startled, the user dropped it to the floor, and it caught fire.

The device has been handed over to a Samsung service center, but the official cause has not yet been determined. The company is expected to conduct an internal investigation to establish what triggered the incident. Cases like this inevitably sharpen attention on battery safety and quality control, and the company will be under pressure to clarify the sequence of events quickly.