Man tries out $120 fake iPhone 17 Pro Max and is left surprised by what he finds

Hot off the release of the latest blockbuster Apple product, fake iPhone 17 Pro Max knockoffs are hitting the internet, and priced at just ten percent of the $1,200 for the real version, one man has put the clones to the test.

Any Star Wars fanatic will tell you clones simply are not good. Those damn clankers couldn’t organize screws from bolts when compared to the real deal.

While tech duplicates are getting much better, thanks to markets in China like Temu and Alibaba, there’s still a reason that you go with the original article.

But, how close can a fake iPhone 17 actually get to the authentic thing?

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Fake iPhone 17 Pro Max stuns reviewer with near-perfect hardware

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is one of the best products we’ve seen land in years, accompanied by iOS 26 and compatibility features across the brand.

But China is catching up, as is proven with the $630 Xiaomi 17 Pro.

But now, tech gurus at Custom Adventurist have been unboxing a fake iPhone 17, and the clone immediately impressed.

At face value, the packaging, the chassis, and the appearance were identical to the Apple product, and even boasted a cool black version, which the iPhone 17 doesn’t offer.

The only difference is the location of the Apple logo.

After firing up, there were some distinct similarities, although the fake’s LED face was evident, something that Apple has long left in the past.

The only major flaw was the weight and durability.

The fake iPhone 17 Pro Max was ‘lighter’ and ‘flexible’, whereas Apple’s new range of phones is the strongest it has ever made.

Apple tech is too advanced

While the hardware appeared nearly perfect, the application clones and the camera display proved far inferior to those used by the US tech giant.

Most notably, the camera saw the iPhone 17 Pro Max stand lightyears apart.

The fake version had a standard photo and video function, but the incredible work Apple has done to its camera over the years saw it become incomparable to the basic lens.

Certain Apps, such as the Store itself, were defunct and simply served as an aesthetic dupe, which is a given, as this isn’t an actual Apple product.

Still, there were some working functions, such as the clock and reminders.

Apple products are facing more heat in the duplication market, following the emergence of Temu, and this isn’t the only model that has seen convincing knockoffs appear.

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