This could potentially become a fire risk: Samsung Galaxy users warned
against leaving their flashlights on accidentally, as viral TikTok shows an S25 flash burning a hole through a plastic bag

Date:
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:40:47 +0000

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Samsung Galaxy flashlights have been branded a potential fire risk by an expert after a viral TikTok showed one device burning a hole through a
plastic bag.

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Only TikTokers could discover that the camera flash on Samsung Galaxy phones is powerful enough to melt through plastic.

A viral video from @neev.akavak shows the LED flash on a Samsung Galaxy S25
FE being used to burn a hole through a black plastic bag and given that most recent Samsung phones share the same physical flash hardware, its likely that all phones in the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S25, and Galaxy S26 lines could repeat the same trick (we dont, however, recommend that you try repeating it at home). This is why museums dont allow flash, folks, reads one comment below the video, while another user writes, Sometimes I accidentally put my phone
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original sound - RWEeditz Of course, the explanation for this issue is clear: the best Samsung phones feature incredibly powerful LEDs, and light carries energy that produces heat when absorbed by matter like plastic or skin. If you press a phones flashlight against a thin synthetic material, the heat absorbed by that material could conceivably leave a mark.

Samsung itself acknowledges this risk in the Flashlight tool, warning users when they slide up the brightness that the camera light may cause low temperature burns when in prolonged contact with the skin. Avoid leaving the Flashlight turned on for an extended period. The Torch interface on Samsung Galaxy phones (Image credit: Future) Its clear, then, that the company is relying on a degree of common sense and caution among its user base with features like this; you shouldnt press your phones flashlight against thin surfaces for extended periods, in the same way that you shouldnt surprise! swallow your phone whole or bash it against your head (again, please dont try either of those things at home). Were not talking about Samsung Galaxy Note 7 levels of fire risk here.

Still, as Lee Elliott, Chief Product Officer at phone recycling website Compare and Recycle , tells TechRadar, the risks posed by strong LED lights
in smartphones should continue to be acknowledged: Although devices do show a warning when the torch [flashlight] is on the highest brightness, we all know how easy it is to forget to turn things on our devices off or toggle them on accidentally. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me
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This means problems could arise if Samsung users accidentally leave their flash on in an enclosed space, such as a bag or pocket. Because so many everyday items contain synthetic materials, especially backpacks and
clothing, leaving your flashlight on by mistake could lead to damage or melting.

If left for a prolonged period of time, this could potentially become a fire risk. So, its a good reminder to check your flash isnt left on unintentionally, avoid covering the light source for long periods, and to manually reduce the torch brightness below the warning level when youre using it.

Samsung is also not alone in shipping extra-strong LED flash modules. Last month, several Google Pixel 10 and 10 Pro XL users complained that the flashlight modules on their phones had burned or melted after extended use, which is arguably an even more worrying issue. What to read next The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has been leaked in a hands-on video Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra's Privacy Display could hold a social problem Samsung answers our 5 biggest questions about the Galaxy S26 Ultra's new Privacy Display

Samsung phones do, however, appear to have more powerful flashlights than their Apple counterparts: in a separate video , a YouTuber found the iPhone
17 Pro Max s flashlight to be significantly weaker than the Samsung Galaxy
S25 Ultra s, which burned through a plastic sheet in a similar manner to the aforementioned Galaxy S25 FE. Galaxy S25 Ultra Flash MELTS Plastic?! #GalaxyS25Ultra #CameraTest #Samsung #Tech - YouTube Watch On In summary, then, if you own a Samsung Galaxy phone, you should exercise caution when using your devices flashlight at full force. Check that the flash is turned off when leaving your phone in your pocket or on a surface, and always ensure that you dispose of used electronics at your local recycling center definitely dont just chuck them in the trash. Today's best Samsung Galaxy deals Contract Deals Sim Free Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge 36 months Unlimited
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