This is the terrifying moment a man's smartphone explodes in his pocket.

The incident took place at the Royal Fabrication factory in Mumbai, India, on February 28.

CCTV footage of the incident shows the man pulling the phone out of his pocket soon after it explodes. He then throws the phone to the floor quickly as sparks and smoke come out of the device.

The man suffered minor injuries and had to be taken to a hospital for treatment.