British YouTuber Arun Maini has unveiled the world’s largest functional smartphone, capturing the Guinness World Record.
Standing an impressive 6.74 feet (2.054 meters) tall and weighing around 200 kilograms—equivalent to a bottlenose dolphin—this giant gadget redefines the term “mobile device.”
The creation, a scaled-up version of the iPhone 15 Pro Max, is fully operational, featuring a touch screen, a working camera, apps, a 400-watt flashlight, and a charging port. Maini, known online as Mrwhosetheboss, spent over three months constructing this mammoth phone.
In a video shared on social media, Maini is seen navigating the streets of London with his oversized device, playing games, and dealing with the physical challenges of interacting with a screen of such magnitude. The phone’s functionality includes sending texts and emails, opening apps, and even taking selfies, thanks to its 88-inch OLED display.
The creation is not only a testament to Maini’s craftsmanship but also a nod to his promise to his followers. After surpassing Apple’s YouTube subscriber count—Apple’s at 19.3 million and Maini’s at 19.4 million—he committed to building the largest iPhone if he achieved this milestone. Collaborating with Matthew Perks, known as @DIYperks, Maini delivered on his pledge.
While the giant iPhone is currently a spectacle rather than a product for sale, it has garnered significant attention. As Maini demonstrated outside London’s Apple Store, the device has captured the imagination of the public, with onlookers trying their hand at games like Flappy Bird on the enormous touchscreen.
Maini’s achievement brings a touch of whimsy and wonder to the tech world, reflecting his childhood fascination with Guinness World Records. “Growing up, I would disappear into the library for hours reading the latest Guinness World Records books,” he said. “Achieving an award myself feels absolutely surreal.”
As for the future of the colossal smartphone, its next chapter remains uncertain, but it stands as a remarkable feat of engineering and a symbol of the ever-expanding horizons of technology.
