Nkechi Blessing Dips iPhone 17 Pro Max in Water to Prove It’s Not a Refurbished iPhone XR

Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing Sunday has once again sparked conversation online after a viral video showed her dipping her iPhone 17 Pro Max into water — all to prove that the device is genuine and not a refurbished iPhone XR as some critics alleged.

The clip, which surfaced on social media, captured the actress confidently submerging her phone in water while laughing off claims that she was flaunting an older iPhone model. Her action immediately ignited mixed reactions from fans and observers.

While some social media users praised her boldness and playful confidence, others criticized the act as unnecessary and attention-seeking. Many tech enthusiasts also pointed out that iPhones from model 7 and above are water-resistant, meaning her demonstration proved little about the phone’s authenticity.

One user commented, “Any iPhone from 7 upwards is water resistant. She’s proven nothing.”
Another added, “Don’t try that with fake iPhones being sold from China; not all of them survive water.”

The incident quickly became a trending topic, with opinions divided between those who viewed it as a harmless show of confidence and others who saw it as a reflection of the obsession with online validation among Nigerian celebrities.

A fan summed it up wittily:

“Now we know she owns an iPhone 17 Pro Max. Mission accomplished.”

Whether it was a genuine tech test or just social media content, Nkechi Blessing once again succeeded in keeping her name at the center of online buzz — and, as always, left fans talking.