iQOO Phone Explodes While Charging, User Escapes Injury: What You Should Do To Stay Safe

Smartphone users were shaken following a recent iQOO Neo 7 Pro explosion while charging, almost injuring the owner. iQOO has been known for its power-packed features and solid performance; it has been entrusted with tech users, especially gamers. However, this latest event points to possible safety issues, sparking debates concerning smartphone safety. A user posted on X (formerly Twitter), stating his phone had begun overheating shortly after a software update; a few minutes later the phone began to puff up smoke and exploded. Fortunately, nobody was injured, but this incident raises a serious safety concern among smartphone users.

iQOO Phone Explosion: User’s Account of The Incident

Mohan Mouli claimed that the iQOO Neo 7 Pro began overheating while charging almost immediately after the recent update. He removed the phone from the charger, put it on a table for five minutes, and smoke began pouring out followed by an explosion. Mouli, by the username @fromimg on X (Twitter), said that the phone was under warranty. After he had taken the device to the service center, it was claimed that the damage could be physical, which he refused. Mouli raised concerns that had it been in his pocket at the time, it might cause severe injuries.

iQOO’s Response and User Safety

iQOO responded to Mouli's social media postings, requesting that he share the particulars of the experience privately while no real cause of the phone's blast was mentioned. Other than that, Mouli made an appeal to iQOO to take responsibility for the eerie experience. Meanwhile, the incident again rekindled caution about mobile phones and battery safety.

Tips to Prevent Phone Overheating

Battery malfunctions in smartphones are far from rare, often due to defective chargers or excessive heat. Here are a few tips to minimise the risks of such incidents:

• Use Original Chargers: Preferably, use the charger that came with your phone or a certified compatible charger. Unapproved chargers may overstress the batteries.
• Do Not Use Phone While Charging: Using your device while it charges increases the phone’s temperature significantly, especially during demanding tasks like gaming.
• Watch Out for Overheating: In case of excessive heating, remove the case and consider visiting a service centre.

This incident with the iQOO Neo 7 Pro serves to remind one and all of the safe handling of electronic devices so that one can avoid unexpected hazards.