The 10 Most Expensive Phones In The World, Ranked | TheRichest
Over the years, mobile phones have continued to witness technological advancements, as their importance to today's digital world cannot be overemphasized. This is why today; the most popular phones are smartphones owned by more than seven billion humans globally. Despite their similarities, smartphones still differ based on specializations, features, operating systems, and even price. These factors, and many more like luxury and exquisiteness, are why smartphone owners may prefer one to another. However, in this article, we will look at the world's top ten most expensive phones today.
10 Vertu Signature Cobra ($310,000)
As one of Vertu's finest and most expensive smartphones, the Signature Cobra was released in 2017. In addition to the phone's gold body, the jeweled cobra around it is also studded with white diamonds and rubies. This smartphone has a 5.2-inch FHD display, a 1080X1920 pixel resolution, a 21 MP rear camera, and a 2.1 MP front camera. Besides running Android 5.1, it is equipped with 4G LTE, 64GB ROM, and 4GB RAM. In today's market, this phone would cost at least $310,000.
9 Goldvish Revolution ($488,150)
With only thirty-two pieces created, the Goldvish Revolution was launched in 2009 by the famous Swedish company, Goldvish. The phone's exquisite exterior includes gold, fine leather, and diamonds. With a sapphire glass screen 2.2 inches in size and gold navigation, it stands out from the crowd. This phone is capable of switching languages seamlessly while providing enough space to store up to 1000 contacts. There is a price tag of around $488,150 on this phone today.
8 Goldvish Le Million ($1 Million)
When it was released by the Swiss manufacturer, Goldvish in 2006, the Goldvish Le Million phone made it into the Guinness Book of Records for being the most exclusive and most expensive phone in the world. Its exterior comprises 8-karat white gold, 120 carats of VVS-1 diamonds, and a Saphire glass display exclusively designed by popular designer Emmanuel Gueit. As a limited-edition phone, only three units were produced, each costing $1 million.
7 Gresso Luxor Las Vegas Jackpot ($1 million)
Released in 2010, this phone is part of a limited-edition series of only three units, made with up to 120 grams of gold and black diamond. While its internal functionality may not match today's smartphones, its exterior screams luxury and class. Its display features a screen size of 320X240 pixel resolution, functioning with a 2MP Rear camera. Its 860mAh battery allows callers up to 6 hours of talk time and a standby time of 300 hours. To acquire this phone today, one would be willing to fork out a whopping $1 million.
6 Diamond Crypto Smartphone ($1.3 million)
When the Diamond Crypto Smartphone was released in 2006, it was described as the phone for the "rich and Paranoid" by many critics due to its price and luxury. Its body is made of 18-carat rose gold and platinum and it was the most secure phone in the world at the time. The phone's security ensures that its processor, phone call, SMS, e-mail, etc. can all be encrypted by its owners. The phone cost is one of the most expensive today, costing $1.3 million.
5 iPhone 3G Kings Button ($2.5 million)
When the phone launched in the middle of the world crisis in 2009, many believed its designer, Austrian Jeweler Peter Aloisson was delusional. However, the rich and powerful found the phone made up of 18-carat gold-yellow, white gold, and rose gold very attractive and worthy. The phone's body comprises 138 brilliant quality cut diamonds, with its home button also featuring a rare 6.6-carat diamond. The aesthetically pleasing phone costs $2.5 million today.
4 Goldstriker iPhone 3GS Supreme ($3.2 Million)
Like most phones in this category, the 2009-designed Goldstriker iPhone 3GS Supreme was another sophisticated device that screamed luxury when it launched. According to its British designer, Stuart Hughes, it was made of 136 fine diamonds, 53 diamonds to form its apple logo, and another 22-karat gold. The phone is similar in performance and operation to the iPhone 3G Kings Button, except that its home button is crested with 7.1 carats of diamond. The phone would cost a whopping $3.2 million if one were to acquire it today.
3 iPhone 4 Diamond Rose Edition ($8 million)
Released in 2010, the iPhone 4 Diamond Rose Edition is another Stuart Hughes design that exudes luxury in its appearance and design. The limited-edition phone comes in a granite presentation box with only two pieces ever made. Its performance is also incredible as it boasts of the features of the iPhone 4, like 32GB ROM and 512 MB RAM. However, the 553 100 carats of diamonds used in its production made it very exclusive and expensive. At the time of release, the phone cost a whopping $8 million.
2 iPhone 4s Elite Gold ($9.4 Million)
Another Stuart's Hughes-designed 2010 limited-edition iPhone 4s Elite Gold phone boasts the second most expensive phone of all time. Like the previous phones, it is handmade and coated with 500pieces of 100-carat diamonds. Its rear panel and logo are also made from 24-carat gold. Its home button is crested with an 8.6-carat single-cut diamond and it comes with a backup 7.6-carat single-cut diamond crested button. The phone was priced at $9.4 million when it was released.
1 Falcon Supernova iPhone 6 Pink Diamond ($48.5 million)
The most expensive phone ever produced is the Falcon Supernova iPhone 6 Pink Diamond which was designed in 2014 by Falcon and modeled precisely after the iPhone 6. Its exclusive exterior design comes in platinum, with 24-carat gold and rose gold. However, unlike other phones in its category and before, it offers customers who cannot afford it cheaper versions like the Orange Diamond, valued at $42.5 million, and the Blue Diamond, priced at $32.5 million. One would need to part with at least $48.5 million to buy this phone today.
Sources: Wealthy Gorilla, Luxury Property, and Calcified.
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