The 100 most iconic phones of all time – the ultimate guide to vintage cell phones


  • The 100 most iconic phones of all time – the definitive guide to vintage mobile phones

    Welcome to the biggest guide to vintage phones that made the history of mobile telephony. From Nokia to Motorola, from Ericsson to Samsung, through Siemens, Sony Ericsson, BlackBerry and many others. Every model is a piece of nostalgia, a collector's item or an indelible memory from the 90s and 2000s.

    Nokia — The kings of indestructibility

    • Nokia 3310 – The legendary indestructible. Snake II, interchangeable covers, eternal battery. — Value: 30-150€
    • Nokia 6310i – The ultimate business phone, with exceptional reception. — Value: 40-200€
    • Nokia 9500 Communicator – The mini-computer with QWERTY keyboard and Wi-Fi. — Value: 80-250€
    • Nokia 3210 – The first with an internal antenna. — Value: 25-80€
    • Nokia 5110 – The iconic brick with interchangeable covers. — Value: 20-60€
    • Nokia 7110 – The Matrix phone, with scroll wheel. — Value: 50-150€
    • Nokia 7650 – The first with an integrated camera. — Value: 40-120€
    • Nokia N-Gage – Hybrid console/phone, cult item. — Value: 60-200€
    • Nokia 8800 – Steel design, premium slider. — Value: 80-300€
    • Nokia 8110 – The Matrix 'banana phone'. — Value: 70-250€

    Motorola — The flip phone pioneers

    • Motorola StarTAC – The world's first flip phone. — Value: 150-400€
    • Motorola RAZR V3 – The ultra-thin metal flip phone. — Value: 50-120€
    • Motorola 8900 – One of the first dual-band GSM phones. — Value: 30-80€
    • Motorola MicroTAC – The first successful clamshell phone. — Value: 40-100€
    • Motorola DynaTAC 8000X – The 80s 'brick'. — Value: 500-2000€

    Ericsson — Slim design and innovation

    • Ericsson T28 – The thinnest phone of 1999. — Value: 80-200€
    • Ericsson T68 – The first colour display. — Value: 50-120€
    • Ericsson T10/T18 – Popular flip phone from the late 90s. — Value: 30-80€
    • Ericsson R380 – The first Symbian smartphone. — Value: 60-150€
    • Ericsson GA628 – One of the first compact GSM phones. — Value: 20-60€

    Samsung — Silent innovation

    • Samsung C3520 – Flip phone with dual screen. — Value: 30-60€
    • Samsung D500 – Iconic slider with integrated camera. — Value: 40-90€
    • Samsung E700 – First flip phone with colour display. — Value: 30-70€
    • Samsung SGH-600 – One of the first compact GSM phones. — Value: 20-50€

    Sony Ericsson — The Walkman and Cyber-shot era

    • Sony Ericsson W800i – The first Walkman phone. — Value: 40-120€
    • Sony Ericsson K750i – 2 MP camera with autofocus. — Value: 30-90€
    • Sony Ericsson T610 – Minimalist design, widely sold. — Value: 20-60€
    • Sony Ericsson P900 – PDA with touch screen. — Value: 50-130€
    • Sony Ericsson W910i – Walkman slider. — Value: 30-80€

    BlackBerry — The kings of messaging

    • BlackBerry Curve 8520 – Messaging icon with optical trackpad. — Value: 25-90€
    • BlackBerry Bold 9000 – The first with HVGA display. — Value: 30-100€
    • BlackBerry Pearl – Compact design with trackball. — Value: 20-70€
    • BlackBerry Storm – First touch screen BlackBerry. — Value: 20-60€

    Siemens — Industrial design and robustness

    • Siemens S55 – Compact, Bluetooth, vivid colours. — Value: 20-60€
    • Siemens SL45 – The first with MP3 player and SD card. — Value: 30-80€
    • Siemens M55 – Iconic design. — Value: 20-50€
    • Siemens C35 – Late 90s classic. — Value: 15-40€

    Other iconic brands (Panasonic, Philips, Alcatel, Sagem, Sharp)

    • Panasonic GD92 – Rare, elegant design. — Value: 30-80€
    • Panasonic GD55 – The world's smallest phone (2001). — Value: 40-100€
    • Philips Savvy – Compact and colourful. — Value: 15-40€
    • Alcatel One Touch Easy – First with 5-key navigation. — Value: 15-40€
    • Sagem MC 920 – Iconic late 90s model. — Value: 15-45€
    • Sharp GX10 – One of the first with an integrated camera. — Value: 20-60€

    Price note: values are indicative for working examples in good condition. Original box, accessories and rarity can increase the price by up to 200%.

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