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Woman orders iPhone 17 on Blinkit, drops it during unboxing: ‘Delivery was fast, the fall was faster’

A woman ordered an iPhone 17 from Blinkit and accidentally dropped it during unboxing.

Published on: Jan 17, 2026, 17:14:41 IST
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A light hearted unboxing video shared on Instagram has caught the attention of social media users after a woman accidentally dropped her brand new iPhone 17 moments after opening the box. The clip was posted by Ashi Singla, who ordered the device through Blinkit and decided to record the much awaited delivery.

A woman ordered an iPhone 17 via Blinkit, unboxed it on camera and accidentally dropped the phone. (Instagram/ashixsingla)
A woman ordered an iPhone 17 via Blinkit, unboxed it on camera and accidentally dropped the phone. (Instagram/ashixsingla)

As the phone slid out of the packaging, it slipped from her hands and fell, turning a celebratory moment into an instant blooper. Text overlaid on the video summed it up neatly. “Blinkit delivery was fast, the fall was faster.”

Take a look here at the clip:

A comeback phone with a comic twist

The post quickly drew a wave of comments from users. One user joked, “That sound every iPhone owner fears,” while another wrote, “This hurt my soul and my wallet at the same time.” A third commented, “At least you got content, phone can be repaired but this reel is priceless,” as someone else added, “Please tell me it survived, I am stressed.”

Others shared similar experiences. “I did the same thing with my phone on day one,” one user admitted. Another reassured her by saying, “If it still works, it is a win,” while a final comment read, “Unboxing videos are never boring anymore.”

HT.com has reached out to the user for her comments, and the copy will be updated once her response is received.

(Disclaimer: This report is based on user-generated content from social media. HT.com has not independently verified the claims and does not endorse them.)

 
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Mahipal Singh Chouhan

Mahipal Singh Chouhan is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times Digital, with nearly five years of experience in digital journalism and content production. He primarily covers offbeat, trending and human-interest stories, with a focus on emerging social media trends, online conversations and real-world incidents that capture public attention. At Hindustan Times, Mahipal works on identifying and developing fast-moving digital stories, adding context and journalistic perspective to viral moments while maintaining accuracy, clarity and readability for online audiences. Before joining Hindustan Times Digital, he was associated with DNA India, where he gained experience in newsroom workflows and digital storytelling. He holds a degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from the Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies, Delhi. Beyond journalism, he has a keen interest in history and sports and enjoys expanding his general knowledge.

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