This Is How Nigerians Are Flexing iPhone 17 Pro Max Photos Without Owning One!

The internet never stops surprising us and this time, it’s about the iPhone 17 Pro Max.

Over the past few weeks, social media in Nigeria has been buzzing with posts claiming that people are using “Nano Banana” and ChatGPT prompts to “generate” free iPhones for themselves. While this sounds too good to be true (and it is), the conversation itself reveals something much deeper about how Nigerians keep blending creativity, humor, and tech curiosity.

Here's How the Trend Started

As Apple’s newest flagship (the iPhone 17 Pro Max) entered the market, discussions around price skyrocketed. Many Nigerians joked about needing “AI miracles” to afford it.

While the original price is still topping at 2.5Million Naira upwards, local retailers like Blord is listing the converted version of the device, iPhone XR 17 Pro Max (An iPhone XR converted to IPhone 17 Pro Max) around ₦450,000.

This development infuriated the Nigerian Popular Figure, Very Dark Man who was at China at that moment stating that the price Blord tagged the products are too high compared to the amount it is being sold in China, making him to reportedly offers it at ₦280,000 to boycott Blord.

Amid those conversations, memes and videos began circulating about a “Nano Banana generator” that, when paired with ChatGPT, could produce free iPhones for people instead.

Of course, no AI can truly create a physical iPhone but the idea behind this trend is genius. It represents how Nigerians are using AI tools like ChatGPT to explore everything from digital creativity to e-commerce, sometimes with a humorous twist.

Creatives like Classy_jesters and Tooshotcomedy1 amongst others are using prompts to design mock Apple ads, generate tech parody stories, and even simulate phone-unboxing experiences. It’s a new wave of digital expression, powered by curiosity and a touch of satire and people are enjoying the fun.

Checkout the Prompts and Results below:

📲 AI PROMPT IPHONE 17 Pro Max

Go to Nana Banana, Then Copy and Paste this prompt with a screenshot of the iPhone 17 Pro Max + Your picture as reference.

ME IN AN ELEVATOR PROMPT

Create a photorealistic 9:16 portrait using the provided person reference.

The person should appear inside a modern, luxury elevator with polished metallic walls and soft warm lighting. They are holding the orange iPhone 17 Pro Max (use the provided phone reference) at arm’s length, as if taking a mirror selfie.

Show a clear reflection of both the person and the phone in the elevator mirror. Maintain the person’s exact outfit, hairstyle, skin tone, and facial features from the reference photo.

The elevator interior should have brushed steel or subtle gold accents, giving a premium, cinematic, high-resolution look.

Final mood: luxury tech vibe, sharp details, and natural lighting realism

RESULT

ME IN A ROOM PROMPT

Create a photorealistic 9:16 portrait using the provided person reference.

The person is standing inside a modern, stylish room with a large mirror in front of them. They are holding the orange iPhone 17 Pro Max (use the provided phone reference) as if taking a mirror selfie.

On the table or counter in front of them, display several iPhone 17 Pro Max devices in different colors and cases — neatly arranged to showcase variety. The reflection in the mirror should clearly show both the person and the phones.

Maintain the person’s exact outfit, facial features, and style from the reference photo.

The room should have a luxury tech vibe with soft natural lighting, minimalist decor, and polished surfaces that subtly reflect the phones and the person.

Final look: cinematic, crisp, high-resolution, realistic lighting, luxury atmosphere.

RESULT

ME AND MY NIECE IN A LUXURIOUS CAR PROMPT

Create a photorealistic 9:16 portrait using the provided two person references (the man and his niece).

They are sitting inside a luxurious car interior, such as a high-end Mercedes or Range Rover, with soft leather seats, ambient lighting, and a premium feel. Both are holding the orange iPhone 17 Pro Max (use the provided phone reference) naturally, smiling or posing confidently.

On the car floor, place several cartons filled with iPhone 17 Pro Max devices in different colors and cases neatly arranged but visibly overflowing to emphasize abundance.

Maintain the exact appearance, outfits, and facial details of both people from the reference photos.

The car interior lighting should be warm and cinematic, with realistic reflections on the phones and car surfaces.

Final look: ultra-realistic, luxury tech lifestyle, cinematic lighting, crisp focus, 9:16 portrait composition.

RESULT

ME AND BRO PROMPT

Create a photorealistic 9:16 portrait using the provided two person references (the two brothers).

Both are wearing the exact outfits from the provided reference image and are standing behind a table full of iPhone 17 Pro Max devices (use the provided phone reference). They are each holding an iPhone 17 Pro Max confidently, as if showcasing or selling it.

In front of them, a crowd of excited Nigerian people is lining up to buy the iPhones, capturing a lively market or street sale atmosphere. The background should look like an outdoor Nigerian tech market or street setting, with realistic lighting, details, and vibrant colors.

Keep the brothers’ outfits, faces, and poses true to the reference photo.

The table should be filled with multiple iPhones neatly arranged in boxes or displayed cartons.

Final style: realistic, cinematic, detailed, 9:16 portrait ratio, bright daylight, luxury street vibe.

RESULT

Whether you’re chasing the real iPhone 17 or just vibing with the “Nano Bananas” movement, one thing’s clear: Nigerians will always find a way to make technology fun, relatable, and uniquely theirs.

So A2Bers feel free to try out the prompts and tag us to your post to see how Creative you can get with this across social media via our handle @a2satsblog.