Receiving and making calls while charging your device is dangerous.
Even though cases of phones exploding are not that common, it would be a good idea if you avoid the habit. There are a number of reasons that explain the dangers that come with it that causes an explosion.
Charging normally increases the temperature of internal components of a handset especially the battery which can make it explode. Receiving or making a call could just be more dangerous when it is charging reason being the battery may explode on your ear or get electrocuted.
Certain smartphones produce radioactive components that are nuclear and explosive in nature. Incoming and outgoing calls can increase the rate of radioactivity reaction that can, in turn, lead to an explosion which could cause more harm than good.
Using the wrong charger: It is reported that using the wrong charger when charging your phone is another big mistake you ought to avoid. In many scenarios, it may trigger an explosion especially when you are making or receiving a call. To be on a safer side, use the charger that was bought with it.
Certain phones are bound to explode since they were not manufactured as per the international guidelines and safety standards. They emit high radiation when charging which could lead to an explosion. The explosion may cause death if the victim is not attended to in a timely fashion.