iPhone with Android? UK buyer gets a surprise with Android phone in iPhone 15 Pro Max disguise

Upon booting up the smartphone, theEdmard quickly realized, "it was an android device in a skin." Skipping through the setup settings, the user was met with preinstalled Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube on the screen. Describing the experience, the buyer mentioned, "the OS is glitchy and horrible, the camera is like a slideshow and crashes if you try to use any UI element on screen."

Taking a prudent step, the user refrained from logging into any accounts, including Apple ID and Apple Wallet, recognizing the potential risks associated with unauthorized access to personal data. Their primary motivation in sharing the story is to caution others, noting, "there are many people out there getting these phones, and some may think it's legit and then log in to them using their Apple IDs, Facebook accounts, Google, etc."

The buyer has promptly alerted Apple about the fake unit and is awaiting a response. Acquiring a fake iPhone directly from the official Apple store is quite unusual. The delivery service assured the buyer that "the box was sealed properly, and so it was never opened or tampered with," placing the responsibility beyond their scope. We will keep you posted on further developments in the story, so stay tuned for updates!