A Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra was credited with saving the lifetime of a Ukrainian soldier, based on reviews on social media. Amidst the continued battle between Russia and Ukraine, a big fragment of shrapnel hit the soldier’s cellphone throughout a bombardment. Whereas it broke by the Galaxy S25’s glass display, its titanium chassis blocked it from passing by. The cellphone was finally left as nothing greater than a paperweight however Samsung later reached out to the particular person, providing free restore.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Extremely Stops Shrapnel

An image circulated on the Samsung Ukraine community forum reveals a Galaxy S25 Extremely with a shattered entrance glass. That is mentioned to have been a results of shrapnel placing the cellphone, ensuing within the panel protruding outwards. It was reported to be the entry level of the shrapnel. It’s speculated that if it had impacted the handset’s again panel, it might’ve triggered extra injury since it’s the place the battery is normally positioned.

The handset was severely broken upon the shrapnel’s impression
Photograph Credit score: Samsung Ukraine Neighborhood Discussion board

Reviews say that the handset was comparatively new and whereas it was destroyed, it prevented the shrapnel from dealing a deadly blow to the person. “The unhappy factor is that I solely used it for 3 weeks”, South Korean publication Naver quoted them as saying.

In the meantime, person @Dapper_Chance8742 reportedly claimed on Reddit {that a} native Samsung consultant reached out to the involved particular person and provided to restore the Samsung Galaxy S25 Extremely freed from cost “within the sense of gratitude”. Nevertheless, the factuality of this stays unconfirmed.

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Extremely comes with a sturdy titanium chassis. The corporate claims it has strengthened the physique with a Corning Gorilla Armor 2 which protects the show.

Nevertheless, this is not the primary time that such a case has been within the information. In 2023, one other video surfaced of an alleged Ukrainian soldier exhibiting their Samsung smartphone which stopped a bullet. Whereas the cellphone was broken on the back and front past restore, “the Samsung smartphone saved his life”, reviews recommended.