iPhone 18 Pro Bends into C-Shape During Traffic Accident Yet Still Works

An unexpected durability test occurred when a scooter rider who recently purchased the new iPhone 18 Pro was involved in a minor traffic accident, falling along with her scooter. While she escaped uninjured, the phone she was carrying suffered a powerful impact and completely warped, yet the screen did not break and the device continued to function.

Images uploaded by the user to social networks showed an unusual sight: the iPhone body and its screen bent and took on a C-shaped curve. Despite the deformation, the device continued to respond and operate, without flickering or breaking on the screen. The post quickly garnered over 3 million views, according to a report by Liberty Times Net.

The device owner shared that despite the physical distortion, the everyday functions of the iPhone continued to work as normal, and she managed to navigate between applications. "The feeling in the hand is even really good," she said, according to a report by UDN Tech.

Many netizens reacted to the photos with humor. Some joked that if the device bends a little more, it could turn into a "foldable iPhone" or an "iPhone Duo", while others claimed the curve gives it the look of a "3D curved screen". Other users shared past cases where Apple devices survived accidents and severe impacts, including an iPhone 14 hit by a train and an iPhone 8 involved in a car accident, according to a report by China Times.

Alongside the excitement over the device's durability, warnings also emerged online against continuing to use it. Commenters urged the iPhone owner to stop using it and submit it for professional inspection. The concern in cases of significant deformation of the device body is unseen internal damage, including possible battery damage, loosening of components, or damage to the motherboard. The device owner noted that she plans to take it for a price estimate and a comprehensive check.