A Xiaomi MIUI forum member had claimed that his friend’s Mi A1 smartphone caught fire while its battery was charging . In a post, he said that there no heating or any other issues with the smartphone bought eight months ago. The smartphone is claimed to have been completely damaged in the explosion . Xiaomi hasn't responded to the incident officially but it is investigating the matter. Earlier this year, a Malaysian CEO died after his smartphone exploded while he was sleeping.

In most smartphone explosion cases, it is the Lithium-ion battery that is to be blamed. The quality of the battery and also the battery temperature while charging makes a huge difference. While mobile phone batteries continue to be unpredictable, here are some tips that can reduce the possibility of a battery explosion.