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Tech expert splurges on fake Apple products to see how convincing they really are

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Published 16:27 2 Dec 2025 GMT

Tech expert splurges on fake Apple products to see how convincing they really are

The YouTuber noted how the iPhone 17 looked ‘very convincing’ at first glance

Rikki Loftus

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A tech expert splurged on fake Apple products in order to find out just how convincing they really are.

If you’ve ever wondered how good knock-off Apple items actually are then you’re in luck because one YouTuber has lifted the lid on what it is like to use a fake iPhone.

The content creator known as John Zoid has gained a following of over 600,000 subscribers with his honest tech reviews and by offering out his own tech tips and tricks to viewers.

In a recent clip, the YouTuber bought fake products from Apple which included an iPhone 17 Pro Max and a pair of AirPods Max.

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Opening up the iPhone 17 on camera, John commented how, at first, it looked ‘very convincing’, appearing from the way it was packaged and the device itself to be real.

However, after turning it on, John began to notice some glaring differences that revealed the truth.

While the smartphone claimed to have 100GB of internal storage and 20GB of RAM, the device actually only came with 64GB of internal storage and just 4GB of RAM.

Despite the fact that there were three lenses on the back of the device, it only actually had one camera.

John went on to say: “I guess the point I’m trying to get across is how horrible it would be if you paid someone for this piece of junk.”

Meanwhile, the so-called AirPods Max also appeared to be real at first glance but things started to unravel when John took a closer look.

Trying the AirPods out, the YouTuber determined that ‘these do not hold a candle to the originals’.

He continued: “The sound is okay but I wouldn’t say these are worth it.”

The YouTuber noted how the iPhone 17 looked ‘very convincing’ at first glance (YouTube/@johnzoid74)
The YouTuber noted how the iPhone 17 looked ‘very convincing’ at first glance (YouTube/@johnzoid74)

Many people took to the YouTube comment section to share their own thoughts on the fake Apple products, with one user writing: “Honestly feel bad for the people who fall for the fake airpods.”

Another said: “That fake iPhone packaging is dangerously good; the scammers are getting too bold!”

A third person commented: “Was using a fake pair of AirPods 1 for years (knowingly), just got the Real AirPods 4 and man there crazy, the fit, comfort and noise cancellation.”

And a fourth added: “I'm sorry but if they're gonna go to such extents making fakes.. why not make a real brand out of it? Not making fakes but actually making high quality products.”

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