Archive · 18 Sep 2025
iPhone 12 Pro Max Modified to Resemble iPhone 17 Pro Max
Some people are changing their old iPhone 12 Pro Max phones to look like the new iPhone 17 Pro Max.
They use new cases and frames that copy the look of the latest iPhone, including the cameras and colors.
The videos of these modified phones have become popular online, especially in India and other Asian countries.
People are impressed by how similar they look to the real iPhone 17 Pro Max.
However, some people point out that the inside of the phone is still the old iPhone 12.
They think these changes are just for show and don't make the phone work any better.
Videos show vendors modifying iPhone 12 Pro Max models to resemble the iPhone 17 Pro Max.
Modifications include new body kits, metal frames, and design elements.
The trend is popular among budget-conscious consumers and vendors in India and Southeast Asia.
The modified phones closely mimic the external design of the iPhone 17 Pro Max.
Critics point out the changes are superficial and don't include internal upgrades.
- Who
- Mobile phone vendors and Apple enthusiasts
- What
- Modifying iPhone 12 Pro Max to resemble the iPhone 17 Pro Max
- When
- Videos circulating on social media
- Where
- India and Southeast Asia
- Why
- Appeal to budget-conscious Apple fans and capitalize on the popularity of the new iPhone design
- Event
- iPhone 12 Pro Max modified to look like iPhone 17 Pro Max
- Key Feature
- Fiber-body kits and metal frames used to mimic the iPhone 17 Pro Max design
- Location
- Popular in India and Southeast Asian countries