Tom Holland sparks online buzz with severely damaged iPhone

Global star Tom Holland has surprised onlookers after being photographed using a heavily shattered iPhone with exposed internal components. Despite his reported $20 million upfront payment for "Spider-Man: Brand New Day," the actor appeared to use the broken device without issue while on a call in the street.

Hollywood top star Tom Holland has turned the internet upside down with the unexpected condition of his mobile phone. The global actor, boasting a net worth in the hundreds of billions of won, was captured using an iPhone so badly damaged that its back glass is shattered, exposing internal components. The sight of a star who would typically be expected to frequently upgrade to the latest smartphone has prompted reactions such as, "Is that really an iPhone?"

Photos titled "Tom Holland's phone condition" have recently spread across online communities. The images, which appear to be candid shots of Tom Holland taking a call on the street, show his iPhone in a disastrous state. The rear glass is shattered to the point of revealing internal parts, and cracks are clearly visible across the front screen. The damage extends to the components around the camera, surprising onlookers.

Even more surprising was Tom Holland's attitude. Despite the phone being so severely damaged that it is unclear when it broke, he continued his call without issue. He appeared completely comfortable performing routine actions, such as checking the screen and answering the call, which elicited laughter. The sight of him holding the broken smartphone looked so natural that some joked it was a "mysterious iPhone advertisement."

The author of the post expressing shock stated, "It's the first time I've seen an iPhone in this condition, and the first time I've seen someone use one this badly. It's even more surprising that the call actually works." The state of the phone, which is difficult to believe belongs to a global star, has triggered various speculations and humor online.

The discussion surrounding Tom Holland's damaged iPhone has gained additional traction due to his massive earnings. He is reported to have received a minimum upfront payment of at least $20 million (approximately 27.7 billion won) for his role in the film "Spider-Man: Brand New Day." Some projections suggest his final income could exceed $100 million (approximately 138.5 billion won) when including running royalties based on box office performance. There is a striking contrast between an actor earning astronomical sums from a single work and his use of a broken mobile phone.

Netizens responded enthusiastically. Comments included, "What was the point of me upgrading to a new model?", "I guess his priorities are different," "Did he drop it while swinging on webs?", "He flies around so much, it's no wonder," and "Why does even that look hip?" Other reactions included, "It's amazing that the call works," "Won't it catch fire?", and "Is this an iPhone promotion?"

Tom Holland and Zendaya developed a romantic relationship through the "Spider-Man" film series. Their relationship became known in 2021, and engagement rumors surfaced in 2025 when Zendaya wore a diamond ring on her left ring finger at the Golden Globe Awards. Subsequently, the two confirmed they were married this past June, transitioning from a representative Hollywood couple to a married one.

Tom Holland, known for his flashy superhero action and massive appearance fees, has brought laughter by appearing to stick to a broken iPhone in his daily life. The fact that the phone of a star with assets rumored to be in the hundreds of billions of won is in such a humble and rugged state is making his daily life appear even more human.

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