Over time, new technologies on these devices have combined with the beauty of gold and gemstones to create this list of the most expensive phones in the world.
Smartphone costs differ according to the model, features, and storage space. With their high-end phone lines and superior features, companies like Xiaomi, Samsung, and Apple have dominated the smartphone market. In this article, we will be investigating the top 10 most expensive mobile phones in the world.
10. Vertu Signature Cobra ($310,000)
The Signature Cobra, the priciest Vertu, has a snake encircling its edges. 439 rubies and two emeralds make up its composition. The gadget has several pricey gemstones and is gold-plated. The French jewelry brand Boucheron created the design, and 388 components were meticulously put together by hand in the UK. It is believed that just 8 of these Vertu units have ever been made.
9. Goldvish Revolution ($488,150)
The Swiss business Goldvish is the creator of Goldvish Revolution. The phone is composed of the best leather, sapphire glass display, diamonds, pink and white gold, and rounded ends. Additionally, there is a Frederic Jouvenot removable analogue watch on the phone. The phone combines, in one compact device, the functionality of a mechanical watch with the elegance of a high-end mobile. There are just nine GoldVish Revolution phones produced, which adds to the phone’s exceptional exclusivity.
8. Gresso Luxor Las Vegas Jackpot ($1 Million)
The Gresso Las Vegas Jackpot, designed by the widely recognised accessory designer Gresso, has a wooden rear panel that was taken from an almost 200-year-old African tree. Additionally, it has more than 180 grammes of gold and black diamonds at the front. Every key on the keypad is adorned with a sapphire diamond. There were only ever three of these phones made, and each one had an individual number engraved on it.
7. Goldvish Le Million ($1 Million)
This grandiose phone, which is GoldVish’s most expensive item, was formerly recognised by the Guinness Book of World Records as the most costly and unique phone ever made. It is composed of 18-karat white gold and has a gold plating. It also has 120 carats of VVS-1-graded diamonds. The phone, available in restricted quantities to only three affluent persons, is brought to life by the artistic talent of Emmanuel Gueit. This luxurious gadget is adorned with 18-carat gold and comes in rose, yellow, or white gold hues.
6. Diamond Crypto Smartphone ($1.3 Million)
The Diamond Crypto Smartphone, developed by Peter Aloisson and manufactured by Russian company JSC Ancort, was formerly the priciest phone in the world. The item’s logo is rose gold, but the rest of the device is composed of solid platinum. Its navigation key has 28 round-cut diamonds and is likewise constructed of rose gold. There are 50 diamonds in all on the stunning phone, 10 of which are rare blue. Hand-polished Macassar ebony makes up the wood on either side of the phone. It is said that this smartphone uses “powerful encryption technology” to protect data against state officials’ corruption, financial extortion, technical blackmail, and kidnapping.
5. iPhone 3G Kings Button ($2.5 Million)
Solid 18-carat rose, white, and yellow gold are combined to make the opulent phone designed by Peter Aloisson. Its grandeur is enhanced by the magnificent 138 brilliant-cut diamonds that embellish the white gold line. The rare and brilliant 6.6-carat diamond that replaces the standard plastic home button on the iPhone 3G King’s Button elevates the phone’s design to a level that even surpasses that of Aloisson’s previous creation, the USD$1.3 million Crypto Smartphone, solidifying its place as one of the priciest mobile phones in the world.
4. Goldstriker iPhone 3Gs Supreme ($3.2 Million)
This magnificent phone’s bezel is painstakingly carved by hand out of platinum and is set with 130 perfect diamonds, each weighing 0.75 carats, for a total weight of 97.5 carats. In addition, four 2.5-carat pink baguette diamonds are set inside the bezel. The phone’s back features about 112 grammes of 18-carat rose gold along with an Apple logo made of rose gold and 53 more diamonds.
A stunning single-cut 7.1-carat diamond elegantly placed in an 18-carat rose gold mount adorns the main navigation button. This amazing phone is factory unlocked, allowing for global use, and has 32GB of storage. It is easy to update to a new firmware version without any freezing problems. The set also comes with an opulent wallet that is expertly hand-finished with real Ostrich foot.
3. Stuart Hughes iPhone 4 Diamond Rose ($8 Million)
The iPhone 4, which was designed by none other than Stuart Hughes, is the third most costly phone. The phone’s start button boasts a 7.4-carat single-cut pink diamond, and it is constructed entirely of solid rose gold with 500 diamonds totaling 100 carats. Rose gold is used tastefully on the rear section, which also features 53 more diamonds and the recognisable Apple logo. The phone is packaged in a stunning 7 kg granite chest with top grain leather inside. There are just two of them in the world.
2. Stuart Hughes iPhone 4S Elite Gold ($9.4 Million)
The iPhone 4s was created by Stuart Hughes. This phone’s exquisite rosewood bezel is set with an astounding array of more than 500 perfect diamonds, totaling more than 100 carats. The emblem and rear panel are crafted from 24-carat gold. There are 53 diamonds in the Apple logo as well. An 8.6-carat diamond is embedded in the home button. In addition, a 7.4-carat diamond is included with the phone in case the 8.6-carat one is misplaced. The device is packaged in a solid platinum chest that contains rare stones such as opal, pietersite, charoite, rutile quartz, and star sunstone, as well as polished fragments of original dinosaur bone from a T-REX.
1. Falcon Supernova iPhone 6 Pink Diamond ($48.5 Million)
The owner of the priciest smartphone in the world had to pay up to 48.5 million dollars for it. The device has a massive pink diamond set into its back and is composed of 24-carat gold. Furthermore, the phone has hack protection and a platinum plating. Nita Ambani, the Indian businesswoman and wife of Asia’s richest man, Mukesh Ambani, is quite proud of her valuable asset.
This phone, which was created by Falcon Luxury, is the priciest phone in the world. Its unique pink gold body, which is set with diamonds, highlights its luxury. Pink gold and platinum are the two versions available; the former is the more well-liked option because of its brilliant appearance. Although it costs more than comparable flagship phones, the phone has an 8-megapixel camera, which may not seem like much.
Nonetheless, the camera is designed to function well in low light, guaranteeing superb image quality even in poorly lit settings. For the demands of the luxury user, the 1.2-megapixel front-facing camera is more than enough for selfies and video chats.
The Falcon Supernova prioritises security; in addition to a fingerprint scanner built into the home button, it has other features like passcode lock and Find My iPhone to protect user data.
