Samsung Galaxy S26's flashlight is capable of burning through plastic — here's how you can turn it down
The Samsung Galaxy S26's flashlight is powerful enough to melt through black plastic trash bags, a capability confirmed through testing that also included the iPhone 17 Pro Max and Google Pixel 10 Pro. While this high-intensity LED flash can pose risks such as burns or accidental damage, users can adjust the flashlight's brightness to one of five levels to reduce those risks. The article provides step-by-step instructions for accessing and adjusting the flashlight settings on the Galaxy S26 and notes similar features on other Android and iOS devices.
- ▪The Samsung Galaxy S26's flashlight can melt through a heavy-duty black plastic trash bag faster than the flashlights on the iPhone 17 Pro Max and Google Pixel 10 Pro.
- ▪Prolonged exposure to the Galaxy S26's flashlight has been reported to cause first and second-degree burns in some cases.
- ▪Users can adjust the flashlight brightness on the Galaxy S26 by pressing and holding the flashlight icon in the Quick Settings panel to access a five-level brightness menu.
- ▪Other Android phones may offer a brightness slider for finer control, while iPhones allow users to adjust both brightness and beam width.
- ▪Even at lower brightness levels, caution is advised as the flashlight can still cause damage or discomfort with prolonged use.
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Phones Android Phones Samsung Phones Samsung Galaxy S26's flashlight is capable of burning through plastic — here's how you can turn it down How To By Tom Pritchard published 30 April 2026 Make the odds of burning stuff with your flashlight slightly lower When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Tom's Guide) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter If you've been paying attention to viral TikToks recently, you might have seen a video claiming that the Samsung Galaxy S26's flashlight is able to melt through a black plastic trash bag.
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