Severely bent iPhone 17 Pro Max remains fully functional despite cracked screen in Shanghai, China

On November 1, 2026, in Jing’an, Shanghai, China, @Shànghǎiyǒngchāngkējì shared a video showing a severely bent but still functional iPhone 17 Pro Max. In the video, the phone's front display and back panel are visibly separated from the chassis, indicating significant structural damage, possibly caused by a strong impact. The author then shows the front of the device, revealing display glass covered in extensive spiderweb-like cracks across the surface, particularly along the bottom edges. Despite the severe physical damage, the touchscreen remains functional, as the author demonstrates by tapping the display and navigating to the next screen. According to the author, the phone is incredibly resilient, adding that their own iPhone 17 Pro Max is similarly bent but still works perfectly.