In a real-world durability test that no manufacturer would ever dare to conduct, a newly launched iPhone 17 survived an ordeal that would spell doom for most devices. A viral video shared by an Instagram user shows the high-end smartphone falling onto a busy road from a bike and being run over by not one, but seven cars, yet emerging in working condition.
The Nail-Biting Incident Captured on Video
The incident was recorded by the biker himself, a social media user with the handle @dxbonthrottle. He was riding with his iPhone 17, valued at around $800 (approximately ₹90,000 to ₹1 lakh), securely mounted on a phone holder. In a moment of misfortune, the phone slipped from its holder and fell directly onto the road surface. The biker, realizing what had happened, immediately made a U-turn to retrieve his device amidst ongoing traffic.
According to his account, retrieving the phone was not instantaneous. Multiple vehicles drove over the device before he could safely step onto the road and pick it up. He later confirmed that at least seven cars had passed over the iPhone 17 in the brief period it lay on the asphalt.
Miraculous Survival and Minimal Damage
Defying all expectations, the iPhone appeared to remain operational even after the terrifying fall and the crushing weight of multiple vehicles. The user shared the clip online with a caption that captured the disbelief: “My iPhone 17 got run over by 7 cars.”
In a follow-up video providing a close-up inspection, the true extent of the damage was revealed. Remarkably, only the camera lens sustained visible damage. The rest of the phone's body, including its display and core functionality, seemed to be intact and unharmed, a testament to its build quality.
Social Media Erupts with Amazement and Humour
The viral video triggered a flood of reactions in the comments section, ranging from sheer disbelief to witty remarks.
- One user declared, “That phone deserves a medal for surviving this.”
- Another commented in awe, “Seven cars and still working, that is actually insane.”
- A third user noted, “This is better than any official durability test.” while another suggested, “Apple should use this clip in their next ad.”
- The humour wasn't far behind, with one person joking, “My phone breaks if I look at it wrong.” and another adding, “That camera lens took one for the team.”
- The brand rivalry also surfaced: “Samsung fans would be crying from inside.” and a nod to its price: “Perks of keeping a ₹1 lakh phone.”
iPhone 17 Specifications at a Glance
The device that endured this extreme test is Apple's latest offering. The standard iPhone 17 model boasts a 6.3-inch, 120Hz ProMotion AMOLED display protected by Ceramic Shield 2 and capable of a blinding 3,000 nits of peak brightness.
Under the hood, it is powered by the new A19 processor, built on an advanced 3nm process. This chip features a 6-core CPU and a 5-core GPU, with neural accelerators integrated to run powerful on-device generative AI models.
For photography, the phone sports a dual-camera system with a 48MP wide-angle sensor with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) and a 48MP ultra-wide-angle sensor. The front camera is an 18MP sensor with autofocus support.
This report is based on user-generated content from social media. The claims made in the video have not been independently verified.
