- Nigerian influencer B Lord showcased a modified iPhone XR redesigned to look like an iPhone 17 Pro Max, sourced from China for ₦400,000.
- The device still has XR internals but features an upgraded panel and camera design.
- His video stirred mixed reactions online, with some praising the affordable option and others warning about fake tech culture in Nigeria.
Popular Nigerian influencer and tech entrepreneur, Vincent Lord, better known as B Lord, has once again got Nigerians talking after unveiling a video of an iPhone XR modified to look exactly like an iPhone 17 Pro Max.
In the trending clip shared on October 9, 2025, B Lord revealed that the device which still carries the internals of an iPhone XR had been refitted with a brand-new casing and upgraded camera setup sourced from China.
According to him, the revamped phone costs around ₦400,000, a far cry from the official iPhone 17 Pro Max, which sells for about ₦1.5 million in Nigeria.
B Lord described the product as an “affordable alternative” for those who want the premium look of Apple’s latest flagship without breaking the bank.
However, his revelation has sparked mixed reactions online, with some fans applauding his creativity and others warning against promoting counterfeit products.
One social media user wrote:
“This is how people will buy fake phones thinking they got a real iPhone 17.”
Another commented:
“At least he’s honest about it. Some people will sell this thing as the real deal.”
The video has also reignited conversations about the growing market for cloned smartphones in Nigeria, where high exchange rates and import costs make original flagship devices almost unaffordable for many consumers.
In other news….. Controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has called out his fourth babymama and Nollywood actress, Ashabi Simple, for allegedly disrespecting his wife, Bewaji.
In a cryptic social media post, the singer cautioned Ashabi against showing disrespect to Bewaji, reaffirming his loyalty to his wife. Portable noted that Bewaji holds a special place in his life for standing by him during his early struggles.
He said, “Don’t ever disrespect my wife, Bewaji. She is always minding her business. She was the only woman who stood by me when I had nothing. She is always satisfied with anything I give her, unlike you, who doesn’t appreciate me. Are you mad? Do you want Ogun to kill you?
“I am a married man. If you want me to marry you too, you must fight for it. If my name is removed from your life, who will you be? You need to behave and appreciate Bewaji. If she didn’t approve you, you would not be with me today because her happiness is my happiness. You got pregnant and I accepted you. What else do you want? Stay in your lane.”
