Man Trades His iPhone 16 to Buy Girlfriend an iPhone 13 Pro, Ends Up With an iPhone X — Sparks Online Debate
A viral video circulating on X (formerly Twitter) has stirred mixed reactions online after a young man reportedly swapped his iPhone 16 just to buy his girlfriend an iPhone 13 Pro, only to walk away with an iPhone X for himself. Eyes Of Lagos reports,
The viral clip, shared by user @fwdeyvid, captured the moment the man and his girlfriend visited a gadget store. In a shocking twist, he traded his newer model — the iPhone 16 — to make his girlfriend happy, while accepting a downgrade for himself in what many online have called “a tragic love sacrifice.”
From iPhone 16 to iPhone X — All for Love
In the short video, the man appeared visibly uncomfortable and regretful as his girlfriend beamed with excitement, proudly flaunting her new phone. His downcast expression made it clear he wasn’t pleased with the outcome, but he seemingly went along with it to please her.
Social media users quickly turned the incident into a trending topic, with reactions ranging from amusement to disbelief.
One user wrote:
“From iPhone 16 to iPhone X — all in the name of love. That’s emotional damage!”
Another commented:
“This one no be love, na foolishness! Real men don’t downgrade for validation.”
Mixed Reactions Trail the Viral Clip
The video has sparked heated conversations about the extremes people go to for love and whether such grand romantic gestures are ever worth it.
While some defended the man’s action as a display of genuine affection, others argued that it reflects misplaced priorities and emotional manipulation.
Many netizens also questioned the girlfriend’s reaction, describing her excitement as “tone-deaf” and “insensitive” given her partner’s visible disappointment.
Love or Lesson?
The debate continues across platforms, with users coining phrases like “iPhone love syndrome” to mock situations where people sacrifice logic for affection.
For now, the unnamed man has become a cautionary example for social media users — a reminder that love without balance can lead to “heartbreak and hard reset.”
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