💼 Cabin bag
Yes
Permitted. Keep charged — officers may ask you to power it on.
✈️ Hold (checked)
Yes
Permitted, but carry-on is recommended to protect against loss and to comply with lithium battery best practice.
💡 Tip: Keep your phone charged and accessible — officers anywhere may ask you to power it on to prove it is a working device.
Airline-specific rules
🌍All airlinesSmartphones are permitted in cabin on all airlines; spare lithium batteries or power banks must also be in cabin, not hold.
🌍Samsung Galaxy Note 7The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 was banned from all flights worldwide in 2016 due to battery fire risk — this ban is still in effect for that specific model.
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Browse all Electronics →Based on official TSA guidelines. Rules vary by airline and route — always verify with your carrier before travel. · Rules last verified May 2026.
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