Nokia 1011: The mass GSM Genesis

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  • Nokia 1011: The mass GSM Genesis

    💎 Rarity Index: B (Uncommon)

    ⭐ WOW Factor: The first mass produced GSM phone

    👁 Evaluation in my collection: Great – 9/10

    ⏱ Life timer: N/A | 📦 Boxed: YES

    📅 Release Year: 1992 | 💰 Release Price: ~2500 DM

    📊 Units Sold: ~100k


    📰 Why this phone matters: The Nokia 1011 is one of the most historically significant mobile phones ever produced, recognized as the first mass produced GSM handset in the world. Released on 10 November 1992, the model number itself reflects the launch date. This device marks the beginning of the digital mobile age and the starting point of Nokia’s rise as the dominant global mobile manufacturer. It was also sold as the Mobira Cityman 2000 during the transitional phase between Mobira and Nokia Mobile Phones branding.

    This unit is BNIB and comes in an extremely rare green housing, a color variant produced in very small numbers compared to the standard black version. Finding any Nokia 1011 in unused condition is exceptionally difficult. Finding one in green, boxed, complete, and fully functional places this device among the rarest known surviving examples of the 1011 family.

    The Nokia 1011 features the earliest generation of GSM 900 MHz hardware, a monochrome LCD, an extendable antenna, and memory for 99 contacts. It predates the introduction of the Nokia ringtone by two years and represents the fundamental transition from analog communication to digital network reliability. In 1992 it retailed for about 2500 DM, the equivalent of roughly 1797 eur; today, reflecting its status as a premium business handset for early adopters.

    Physically, the device follows the industrial design of the early 1990s with a tall form factor, robust plastics, and Nokia’s first steps into what would become its signature user interface. The green finish adds a unique visual identity rarely seen on this model and makes this specific unit highly desirable for collectors.

    Because the 1011 was heavily used by professionals and early GSM adopters, most surviving units are worn, incomplete, or non functional. A BNIB example with manual, box, and rare color housing is almost impossible to find. This rare green Nokia 1011 stands as a genuine museum grade piece, directly connected to the origins of digital mobile communication and the earliest days of the GSM era.

    📝 Reviews when released: N/A 💔

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  • Nokia 1610

    💎 Rarity Index: C (Common)

    👁 Evaluation in my collection: Great – 9/10

    ⏱ Life timer: N/A | 📦 Boxed: YES

    📅 Release Year: 1996 | 💰 Release Price: N/A

    📊 Units Sold: ~10M


    📰 Why this phone matters: Nokia 1610 is a mobile phone model manufactured by Nokia. It complemented the Nokia 2110 business model, but had significantly fewer features. It was introduced in April 1996 and released in May and became highly popular at the time.
    The phone had a monochromatic display which could show two rows of text at a time. The operating manual did not mention a possibility to send text messages, but at least units sold from 1996 and onwards included the function. The SMS capable version was called 1610 Plus. The phone used an external rigid antenna, but had a groove on the inside of the battery to accommodate a pull-out type antenna. The 1610 used a credit card size SIM-card, and was powered by a NiMH type battery with a capacity of 600 mAh.

    📝 Reviews when released: N/A 💔

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  • Nokia 2110 D2 Platinum

    💎 Rarity Index: S (Ultra Rare)

    ⭐ WOW Factor: The first Nokia phone with famous Nokia ringtone

    👁 Evaluation in my collection: Good – 8.5/10

    ⏱ Life timer: N/A | 📦 Boxed: NO

    📅 Release Year: 1994 | 💰 Release Price: ~700 £

    📊 Units Sold: ~1000


    📰 Why this phone matters: Rare and special edition D2 Platinum Club 1/100 Series.The Nokia 2110 is a cellular phone made by the Finnish telecommunications firm Nokia, first announced in February 1994. It was the first Nokia phone with the famous Nokia tune ringtone.The phone can send and receive SMS messages, and lists 10 dialed calls, 10 received calls and 10 missed calls. At the time of the phone’s release, it was considerably smaller than others of its price and had a bigger display, so it became very popular. It also featured a “revolutionary” new user interface featuring with two dynamic softkeys, which would later lead to the development of the Navi-key on its successor, the Nokia 3110, as well as the Series 20 interface.
    A later version, the Nokia 2110i, released in 1994, came with more memory and a protruding antenna knob.

    📝 Reviews when released: N/A 💔

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  • Nokia 2110 Purple

    💎 Rarity Index: C (Common)

    ⭐ WOW Factor: The first Nokia phone with famous Nokia ringtone

    👁 Evaluation in my collection: Great – 9/10

    ⏱ Life timer: N/A | 📦 Boxed: NO

    📅 Release Year: 1994 | 💰 Release Price: ~700 £

    📊 Units Sold: ~1.5M,


    📰 Why this phone matters: The Nokia 2110 is a cellular phone made by the Finnish telecommunications firm Nokia, first announced in February 1994. It was the first Nokia phone with the famous Nokia tune ringtone.The phone can send and receive SMS messages, and lists 10 dialed calls, 10 received calls and 10 missed calls. At the time of the phone’s release, it was considerably smaller than others of its price and had a bigger display, so it became very popular. It also featured a “revolutionary” new user interface featuring with two dynamic softkeys, which would later lead to the development of the Navi-key on its successor, the Nokia 3110, as well as the Series 20 interface.
    A later version, the Nokia 2110i, released in 1994, came with more memory and a protruding antenna knob.

    📝 Reviews when released: N/A 💔

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  • Nokia 2110 Wood

    💎 Rarity Index: C (Common)

    ⭐ WOW Factor: The first Nokia phone with famous Nokia ringtone

    👁 Evaluation in my collection: Great – 9/10

    ⏱ Life timer: N/A | 📦 Boxed: NO

    📅 Release Year: 1994 | 💰 Release Price: ~700 £

    📊 Units Sold: ~1.5M


    📰 Why this phone matters: The Nokia 2110 is a cellular phone made by the Finnish telecommunications firm Nokia, first announced in February 1994. It was the first Nokia phone with the famous Nokia tune ringtone.The phone can send and receive SMS messages, and lists 10 dialed calls, 10 received calls and 10 missed calls. At the time of the phone’s release, it was considerably smaller than others of its price and had a bigger display, so it became very popular. It also featured a “revolutionary” new user interface featuring with two dynamic softkeys, which would later lead to the development of the Navi-key on its successor, the Nokia 3110, as well as the Series 20 interface.
    A later version, the Nokia 2110i, released in 1994, came with more memory and a protruding antenna knob.

    📝 Reviews when released: N/A 💔

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  • Nokia 2110i Blue Mercedes

    💎 Rarity Index: A (Rare)

    ⭐ WOW Factor: The first Nokia phone with famous Nokia ringtone

    👁 Evaluation in my collection: Great – 9/10

    ⏱ Life timer: N/A | 📦 Boxed: NO

    📅 Release Year: 1994 | 💰 Release Price: ~700 £

    📊 Units Sold: ~80k


    📰 Why this phone matters: The Nokia 2110 is a cellular phone made by the Finnish telecommunications firm Nokia, first announced in February 1994. It was the first Nokia phone with the famous Nokia tune ringtone.The phone can send and receive SMS messages, and lists 10 dialed calls, 10 received calls and 10 missed calls. At the time of the phone’s release, it was considerably smaller than others of its price and had a bigger display, so it became very popular. It also featured a “revolutionary” new user interface featuring with two dynamic softkeys, which would later lead to the development of the Navi-key on its successor, the Nokia 3110, as well as the Series 20 interface.
    A later version, the Nokia 2110i, released in 1994, came with more memory and a protruding antenna knob.

    📝 Reviews when released: N/A 💔

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  • Nokia 2110i Snow White

    💎 Rarity Index: C (Common)

    ⭐ WOW Factor: The first Nokia phone with famous Nokia ringtone

    👁 Evaluation in my collection: Great – 9/10

    ⏱ Life timer: N/A | 📦 Boxed: NO

    📅 Release Year: 1994 | 💰 Release Price: ~700 £

    📊 Units Sold: ~2.5M


    📰 Why this phone matters: The Nokia 2110 is a cellular phone made by the Finnish telecommunications firm Nokia, first announced in February 1994. It was the first Nokia phone with the famous Nokia tune ringtone.The phone can send and receive SMS messages, and lists 10 dialed calls, 10 received calls and 10 missed calls. At the time of the phone’s release, it was considerably smaller than others of its price and had a bigger display, so it became very popular. It also featured a “revolutionary” new user interface featuring with two dynamic softkeys, which would later lead to the development of the Navi-key on its successor, the Nokia 3110, as well as the Series 20 interface.
    A later version, the Nokia 2110i, released in 1994, came with more memory and a protruding antenna knob.

    📝 Reviews when released: N/A 💔

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  • Nokia 2110i: Special Festival de Cannes 1995 No. 0929 of 1000

    💎 Rarity Index: S (Ultra Rare)

    ⭐ WOW Factor: The first Nokia phone with famous Nokia ringtone

    👁 Evaluation in my collection: Great – 9/10

    ⏱ Life timer: N/A | 📦 Boxed: NO

    📅 Release Year: 1994 | 💰 Release Price: ~700 £

    📊 Units Sold: ~1000


    📰 Why this phone matters: The Nokia 2110i Special Festival de Cannes 1995 edition is one of the earliest officially numbered Nokia limited editions ever created. Produced in a run of only 1000 units for the French operator Itineris, this handset features a unique multi-color artistic design celebrating the Cannes film festival, with the official serial number printed directly on the housing. This unit is number 0929 of 1000, making it a rare and collectible piece of Nokia history.

    Based on the Nokia 2110i platform, this special edition includes all the technological milestones that made the 2110 series one of Nokia’s most important early models. It was the first Nokia phone to feature the now iconic Nokia tune ringtone, and introduced the dynamic softkey interface that later evolved into the Navi-key concept used across Nokia’s Series 20 devices. The 2110i version expanded memory and improved performance, making it one of the most popular business-class handsets of the mid 1990s.

    What sets this edition apart is the custom Festival de Cannes artwork. The bright, artistic color scheme and festival-themed illustrations stand in sharp contrast to the conservative designs of the era. Each handset in the series features the Itineris branding and the printed inscription Special Festival de Cannes 1995 followed by its official number in the 0001 to 1000 range. Few promotional Nokia models were as bold or as culturally connected as this one.

    Because these phones were used in real-world promotional campaigns, most surviving units show heavy wear or faded artwork. A well-preserved, fully functional unit with vibrant colors and a clearly legible serial number is rare. As one of the earliest limited editions ever produced by Nokia, and one tied directly to a global cultural event, the Festival de Cannes 1995 edition is a highly desirable collector item and an important part of Nokia’s pre-smartphone legacy.

    📝 Reviews when released: N/A 💔

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  • Nokia 3300a

    💎 Rarity Index: B (Uncommon)

    👁 Evaluation in my collection: Brand New – 10/10

    🕵 Nokia Codename: Hitchiker

    ⏱ Life timer: 0m | 📦 Boxed: NO

    📅 Release Year: 2003 | 💰 Release Price: ~330 $

    📊 Units Sold: ~2M


    📰 Why this phone matters: The succesor of 5510, it supports MP3 and AAC audio and comes with an FM radio, and it can also be used as a digital voice recorder. Included in the standard package is a 64MB MMC memory card for storing data. GPRS data is supported, the display is a 128 x 128 pixel CSTN pane

    📝 Reviews when released: Mobile Review 🔗

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  • Nokia 3310: The Indestructible Classic – Tetris backcover

    💎 Rarity Index: D (Very Common)

    👁 Evaluation in my collection: As New – 10/10

    🕵 Nokia Codename: Beetle

    ⏱ Life timer: 7 | 📦 Boxed: NO

    📅 Release Year: 2000 | 💰 Release Price: N/A

    📊 Units Sold: ~126M


    📰 Why this phone matters: The Nokia 3310 is one of the most iconic and beloved mobile phones ever created. Released in 2000, it combined exceptional durability, long battery life, and a clean, easy-to-use interface that made it a global phenomenon. With more than 126 million units sold, the 3310 became a symbol of reliability and simplicity, defining the mobile experience for an entire generation.

    The 3310 was developed at the Copenhagen Nokia site in Denmark and unveiled at the “Dont be bored. Be totally board.” lifestyle event in Oberhausen, Germany, as well as during “Nokia Unplugged” concerts in the Asia-Pacific region. These youth-focused launches reinforced the phones cultural influence and helped establish the 3310 as a global pop icon from the moment it was introduced.

    The 3310 carried forward the internal antenna design introduced by Nokias previous models, delivering excellent reception in a compact and ergonomic body. Its Xpress-On cover system allowed complete customization of the phone, a feature that helped shape the youth-driven personalization trend of the early 2000s. Preloaded with Snake II, Space Impact, and Bantumi, the 3310 also became a gaming icon, with Snake II achieving legendary status across global markets.

    This collection includes several rare and unusual 3310 variants. One features an official Michael Schumacher licensed cover, a highly collectible design from Nokias peak merchandising era. Another unit includes a back cover with a working Tetris module, an accessory produced in very limited numbers. A third unit has a Snake joystick back cover, turning the 3310 into a dedicated gaming device with physical controls. These accessories are exceptionally rare and greatly enhance the collectible value of the models.

    The Nokia 3310 remains a cultural classic and one of the most influential mobile phones in history. With its durability, customization options, and iconic software, it continues to hold a special place in mobile history. These rare units, combined with unique official and third-party accessories, make this collection an outstanding representation of Nokias most legendary handset.

    📝 Reviews when released: N/A 💔

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  • Nokia 3310: The Indestructible Classic with a Michael Schumacher cover

    💎 Rarity Index: D (Very Common)

    👁 Evaluation in my collection: As New – 10/10

    🕵 Nokia Codename: Beetle

    ⏱ Life timer: N/A | 📦 Boxed: NO

    📅 Release Year: 2000 | 💰 Release Price: N/A

    📊 Units Sold: ~126M


    📰 Why this phone matters: The Nokia 3310 is one of the most iconic and beloved mobile phones ever created. Released in 2000, it combined exceptional durability, long battery life, and a clean, easy-to-use interface that made it a global phenomenon. With more than 126 million units sold, the 3310 became a symbol of reliability and simplicity, defining the mobile experience for an entire generation.

    The 3310 was developed at the Copenhagen Nokia site in Denmark and unveiled at the “Dont be bored. Be totally board.” lifestyle event in Oberhausen, Germany, as well as during “Nokia Unplugged” concerts in the Asia-Pacific region. These youth-focused launches reinforced the phones cultural influence and helped establish the 3310 as a global pop icon from the moment it was introduced.

    The 3310 carried forward the internal antenna design introduced by Nokias previous models, delivering excellent reception in a compact and ergonomic body. Its Xpress-On cover system allowed complete customization of the phone, a feature that helped shape the youth-driven personalization trend of the early 2000s. Preloaded with Snake II, Space Impact, and Bantumi, the 3310 also became a gaming icon, with Snake II achieving legendary status across global markets.

    This collection includes several rare and unusual 3310 variants. One features an official Michael Schumacher licensed cover, a highly collectible design from Nokias peak merchandising era. Another unit includes a back cover with a working Tetris module, an accessory produced in very limited numbers. A third unit has a Snake joystick back cover, turning the 3310 into a dedicated gaming device with physical controls. These accessories are exceptionally rare and greatly enhance the collectible value of the models.

    The Nokia 3310 remains a cultural classic and one of the most influential mobile phones in history. With its durability, customization options, and iconic software, it continues to hold a special place in mobile history. These rare units, combined with unique official and third-party accessories, make this collection an outstanding representation of Nokias most legendary handset.

    📝 Reviews when released: N/A 💔

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  • Nokia 3650: The Early S60 Icon with Camera Zoom Cover

    💎 Rarity Index: C (Common)

    ⭐ WOW Factor: Back Cover with Camera zoom

    👁 Evaluation in my collection: Great – 9.5/10

    🕵 Nokia Codename: Cameron

    ⏱ Life timer: N/A | 📦 Boxed: NO

    📅 Release Year: 2003 | 💰 Release Price: 450 €

    📊 Units Sold: ~6M


    📰 Why this phone matters: The Nokia 3650 is one of the most distinctive early Symbian smartphones ever produced, combining an expressive design with advanced multimedia features and a unique circular keypad that immediately set it apart from every other phone of its time. Released in 2002 as the successor to the Nokia 7650, it expanded the Symbian Series 60 platform with MMC memory card support, Bluetooth, video recording, and tri-band GSM capability.

    This unit comes in a bright yellow Xpress-On cover, one of the more uncommon color variants, and features an extremely rare camera back cover with a rotating zoom-lens mechanism. This accessory physically extends the camera assembly, allowing manual zooming and enhancing the phone’s multimedia personality. These zoom-lens covers were produced in very small numbers, making them a highly desirable collectible today.

    The 3650’s circular keypad design became one of Nokia’s most iconic experiments, bridging retro inspiration with modern smartphone functionality. Its sister model, the Nokia 3600, was the first Symbian OS phone to launch in the United States, marking a major expansion of Nokias smartphone presence in North America.

    With its early camera capabilities, expandable storage, Bluetooth connectivity, and unmistakable styling, the Nokia 3650 represents a key moment in the evolution of mobile phones. This yellow unit with a rare zoom-lens back cover stands out as a unique and collectible piece of Symbian history, showcasing Nokia’s bold engineering and design experimentation at the dawn of the smartphone era.

    📝 Reviews when released: Mobile Review 🔗

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