5 forgotten phones that cost more than the latest iPhone
Many of us have old phones that are just existing in the back of a drawer or in a junk box. But these phones can actually worth thousands of dollars.
The fast pace of evolution in the tech area is incredible. Each day, with new innovations, our lives become more convenient, especially with smartphones. Not many days go by when there isn’t a new invention in the phone industry. Although we have the latest technology in our phones, some people are ready to pay hundreds or even thousands of dollars for these old phones.
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iPhone Edge
iPhone has one of the most loyal customer bases in the world and not just for their phones but also for their computers, tablets and earphones as well. So it’s no surprise that their customers are ready to pay thousands to purchase this iPhone model. One of the first touch screen phones released by Apple, today, an unopened iPhone Edge is worth a staggering $25,000.
Motorola DynaTAC 8000X
Released in 1983, the Motorala DynaTAC 8000X was the first telephone ever to be released in the world. This automatically gave it a historical cachet and increased its value in the vintage collectables market. On Ebay, a copy of this collector's model is offered at a price of 53,368 euros.
Nokia 7700
This phone is a one of a kind that nobody has unless you worked at the manufacturing unit in the early 2000s. The Nokia 7700 was never really released, which is a shame, because it would have been the first smartphone in history, 4 years before the iPhone. A few prototypes exist and are highly sought after. According to Loveantiques, one of these models could fetch you a whopping £2,000
Nokia 8800 sapphire
Before the iPhone took over the phone market like a storm, Nokia ruled this industry with an upper hand. In 2005, the company tried its hand at the luxury market with the Nokia 8800, a high-end model that was already sold at a high price when it was released. Some versions have been given a gold coating, and their value can reach up to 2000 euros.
Samsung PHN-N270
Also nicknamed 'The Matrix phone' this phone was infamously used in the ‘Matrix Reloaded’ movie by Keanu Reeves. It is now sold at a rather reasonable price of around 330 euros. For the record, the real accessory is being auctioned off, with a starting price of over $2000. The profits will be transferred to the association Protect & Defend Trans Youth Fund.
This article is translated from Gentside FR.
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