Credit: Zac Kew-Denniss / Android AuthorityTL;DRViral videos of Samsung phones melting plastic with their flashlights are doing the rounds, but this behavior has been known for a while.Tests show that Samsung devices like the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro Max can melt plastic under the same conditions.This happens because modern smartphones use powerful LED flashlights that can generate heat at close range.Viral videos showing Samsung phones melting plastic with their flashlights are blowing up on social media again. One TikTok clip alone (see below) has racked up over 13 million views, showing a Galaxy S25 FE torch burning through a thin black garbage bag.