Nokia 6310i

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  • Nokia 6310i

    💎 Rarity Index: C (Common)

    ⭐ WOW Factor: The first Nokia triband phone

    👁 Evaluation in my collection: Good – 8/10

    🕵 Nokia Codename: Triton

    ⏱ Life timer: N/A | 📦 Boxed: NO

    📅 Release Year: 2002 | 💰 Release Price: ~480 $

    📊 Units Sold: ~10M


    📰 Why this phone matters: The Nokia 6310i is a mobile phone from Nokia first introduced at the CeBIT fair in March 2002 with sales starting later that year and discontinued in late 2005, it was Nokia’s first tri-band phone offering (GSM 900/1800/1900). Primarily marketed as a business phone it was for some years the dominant GSM device in the corporate world. The device was most commonly offered in Two-tone Silver/Grey or Two-tone Gold/Black trim; the third option, a Copper coloured variant, was much rarer.The model is basically the same as the earlier 6310 from 2001, with the addition of tri-band reception, Java and a blue-backlit LCD Screen (as opposed to the earlier green backlighting). The 6310 itself replaced the 6210 from 2000, preceded by the 6150 (1998) and 6110 (1997). Accessories (such as batteries) can generally be swapped between all these models.This phone has been (and still is)very popular for its robustness, simplicity and long battery life years after being discontinued as a product.Many have called the 6310i one of the best handsets Nokia ever produced.

    📝 Reviews when released: Mobile Review 🔗

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  • Nokia 6340i Cingular

    💎 Rarity Index: B (Uncommon)

    👁 Evaluation in my collection: Good – 8.5/10

    ⏱ Life timer: 661h | 📦 Boxed: YES

    📅 Release Year: 2002 | 💰 Release Price: N/A

    📊 Units Sold: ~500k


    📰 Why this phone matters: The 6340i was a GAIT phone (GSM-ANSI-136 Interoperability Team) that was offered in the US market by the Cingular network. This meant that it was capable of providing seamless connectivity to both GSM and TDMA network. It was an upgraded version of the 6340 which was the first GAIT phone to be offered in the US. The 6340i variant added the support the GSM 850 MHz frequency.

    The 6340 / 6340i was almost identical to the TDMA-only 6360.

    This phone is also one of the few Nokia phones to have the number 4 in the model name. This was due to the fact that number 4 was considered an inauspicious number in Asian markets.

    📝 Reviews when released: Mouth Shut 🔗

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  • Nokia 6500 Flip

    💎 Rarity Index: S (Ultra Rare)

    ⭐ WOW Factor: Nokia’s first flip model created specifically for the Chinese market.

    👁 Evaluation in my collection: New – 10/10

    🕵 Nokia Codename: Annika

    ⏱ Life timer: 0h | 📦 Boxed: NO

    📅 Release Year: 2001 | 💰 Release Price: ~250 €

    📊 Units Sold: ~5M


    📰 Why this phone matters: Nokia 6500 (NHM-7) – a genuine 2001 Chinese-market retail unit, produced at the Nokia Beijing factory (FAC 40) and certified under CMII ID 2001CJ0730. This variant carries the original Chinese/English firmware and the official ‘Telecom Network Access License’ hologram, confirming full approval for sale on China Mobile and China Unicom networks. With its early-2000s design, clean IMEI labeling and region-specific product code, this NHM-7 represents an authentic piece of Nokia’s expansion into the Asian GSM market. A rare and well-preserved example of a model seldom found outside China today.

    📝 Reviews when released: N/A 💔

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  • Nokia 6510

    💎 Rarity Index: C (Common)

    👁 Evaluation in my collection: Great – 9/10

    🕵 Nokia Codename: Ninja

    ⏱ Life timer: 35h | 📦 Boxed: YES

    📅 Release Year: 2002 | 💰 Release Price: ~250 €

    📊 Units Sold: ~4M


    📰 Why this phone matters: The Nokia 6510 is a mobile phone launched in the first quarter of 2002.
    It was an improved version of the Nokia 8310.It featured a higher resolution screen with teal, instead of white, backlit illumination, and blue keypad illumination. It also featured several new applications, such as the electronic wallet, used to store password protected information, and an upgraded calendar.
    As a business-oriented product, it incorporated a more restrained look, although the covers were interchangeable with the 8310.

    📝 Reviews when released: N/A 💔

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  • Nokia 6650 Prototype B1 6.2 : The lost first Nokia’s 3G Phone | Unreleased Black and Blue Colour

    💎 Rarity Index: X (Mystical Prototype)

    ⭐ WOW Factor: The first Nokia 3G phone

    👁 Evaluation in my collection: Good – 8.5/10

    🕵 Nokia Codename: Kenny

    ⏱ Life timer: 2m | 📦 Boxed: NO

    📅 Release Year: 2002 | 💰 Release Price: N/A

    📊 Units Sold: 100k (final units)


    📰 Why this phone matters: The Nokia 6650 Prototype B1 6.2 represents one of the most important and fragile transition moments in Nokia history. This device is not just an early unit, but a full internal engineering prototype that captures the very first attempt to bring 3G technology into a classic Nokia candybar form factor.

    An engineering device, not a consumer phone

    The rear label clearly identifies this unit as Nokia internal property, explicitly marked PROTO and Made in Finland. The device uses a placeholder model designation XXXX, a standard practice for Nokia engineering hardware that was never approved for commercial sale. Hardware identifiers such as B1.6.2 and HWID 4122 place this unit deep inside Nokia internal testing cycles, well before mass production validation.

    These labels were never meant to survive outside Nokia labs. Their presence confirms this phone was used strictly for internal testing, radio validation, and early software integration rather than marketing or carrier trials.

    The unreleased early design language

    This prototype showcases design elements that never reached the market. The blue front cover was never commercially released, while the black rear housing with its distinctive camera ornament remains completely unique to early prototype builds. When the Nokia 6650 eventually launched, it appeared only in a dark green colorway for both front and back, making this blue and black combination a lost design direction.

    The body shape, materials, and external antenna confirm this device as the final Nokia candybar with an external antenna, closing an entire design era.

    Early software and version identity

    The software screen reveals version Vp1.301 dated 30-09-02, running on platform NHM-1 with PRI P1.1. This places the firmware only days after the official unveiling of the Nokia 6650 on 26 September 2002. The Vp prefix identifies a prototype firmware branch, used internally before public release software was finalized.

    This version is not a commercial build and was never distributed outside Nokia engineering teams. It represents an unstable development snapshot used for functional validation rather than end user experience.

    The startup warning and the two minute limitation

    On boot, the phone displays a rare internal warning message stating that this is a Nokia prototype intended only for testing use, and that the software must be updated by the end of November 2002. This message is exceptionally rare and confirms the temporary nature of the firmware installed on the device.

    Additionally, this prototype is restricted to a two minute operational window, a known internal safeguard used by Nokia to prevent prolonged use of unfinished hardware outside controlled environments. This limitation reinforces the fact that this unit was never meant to operate as a normal phone.

    Why it truly matters

    This prototype is the missing link between Nokias 2G legacy and its first step into the 3G world. It captures an unreleased design, unfinished software, and internal safeguards that almost never survive. More than a phone, it is a frozen engineering moment, documenting how Nokia experimented, tested, and iterated before rewriting its own future.

    📝 Reviews when released: N/A 💔

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  • Nokia 6650 The lost first Nokia’s 3G Phone

    📦 Collector-to-Collector Transaction

    This item is from a private collection and sold as-is for collectors only. All devices have been verified for authenticity and condition as described, but no warranty or guarantee is provided. This is a private sale between individuals and not a commercial business transaction.

    Price Inquiry

    💎 Rarity Index: S (Ultra Rare)

    ⭐ WOW Factor: The first Nokia 3G phone

    👁 Evaluation: Great – 9/10

    🕵 Nokia Codename: Kenny

    ⏱ Life timer: 37m 📦 Boxed: YES


    📰 About this collectible: It was Nokia’s the company’s first 3G phone, first leaked in June 2002 and eventually unveiled on 26 September 2002.it was the last Nokia candybar phone with an external antenna

    ✓ Verification Checklist

    Authenticity & Condition:
    – Originality verification (exterior, labels)
    – Matching IMEI (box, label, motherboard)
    – Physical condition assessment (scratches, cracks, screws)

    Functional Testing:
    – Powers on
    – Display functionality
    – Camera (when applicable)
    – Vibration mechanism (when applicable)
    – Security code
    – Charging
    – Network connectivity
    – Call functionality including speaker (non-BNIB units on European networks)

    Additional specific tests available upon request.

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  • Nokia 6650 The lost first Nokia’s 3G Phone

    📦 Collector-to-Collector Transaction

    This item is from a private collection and sold as-is for collectors only. All devices have been verified for authenticity and condition as described, but no warranty or guarantee is provided. This is a private sale between individuals and not a commercial business transaction.

    Price Inquiry

    💎 Rarity Index: A (Rare)

    ⭐ WOW Factor: The first Nokia 3G phone

    👁 Evaluation: Good – 8.5/10

    🕵 Nokia Codename: Kenny

    ⏱ Life timer: 70h 📦 Boxed: NO


    📰 About this collectible: It was Nokia’s the company’s first 3G phone, first leaked in June 2002 and eventually unveiled on 26 September 2002.it was the last Nokia candybar phone with an external antenna

    ✓ Verification Checklist

    Authenticity & Condition:
    – Originality verification (exterior, labels)
    – Matching IMEI (box, label, motherboard)
    – Physical condition assessment (scratches, cracks, screws)

    Functional Testing:
    – Powers on
    – Display functionality
    – Camera (when applicable)
    – Vibration mechanism (when applicable)
    – Security code
    – Charging
    – Network connectivity
    – Call functionality including speaker (non-BNIB units on European networks)

    Additional specific tests available upon request.

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  • Nokia 8110 4g

    💎 Rarity Index: C (Common)

    👁 Evaluation in my collection: BNIB – 10/10

    ⏱ Life timer: 0m | 📦 Boxed: YES

    📅 Release Year: 2018 | 💰 Release Price: ~80 €

    📊 Units Sold: ~2M


    📰 Why this phone matters: Revival of the original Nokia 8110, which was popularly known as the “Matrix phone” or “banana phone

    📝 Reviews when released: N/A 💔

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  • Nokia 8110 Michael Schumacher Limited Edition No.0296 – The Impossible-to-Find Edition

    💎 Rarity Index: S (Ultra Rare)

    ⭐ WOW Factor: The first Nokia phone with a slider form factor, The first of Nokia high-end 8000 series, The first Nokia phone with monochrome graphic LCD, The first phone with SSMS (Smart SMS), The first phone to support ring tone receiving by SMS, The phone featured in the science fiction action film The Matrix (1999)

    👁 Evaluation in my collection: As New – 9.8/10

    ⏱ Life timer: N/A | 📦 Boxed: YES

    📅 Release Year: 1997 | 💰 Release Price: N/A

    📊 Units Sold: 1997


    📰 Why this phone matters: The Nokia 8110 Michael Schumacher Limited Edition No.0296 is one of the most remarkable collectible mobile phones ever released – and this specific unit stands out even within that ultra-rare group. Produced in a strictly limited run of 1,997 pieces worldwide, this device carries the official individual number 0296, matching the original Talkline-issued authenticity certificate, signed in print by Michael Schumacher himself. Every detail confirms its legitimacy as part of the official Michael Schumacher Collection, licensed by PPM.

    This particular device remains in full-box condition, a rarity in its own right. The package includes the complete original set: the official certificate with matching number, original box and inserts, accessories, and the pristine handset finished in the iconic Schumacher red. The front fascia features Michael’s portrait subtly integrated into the sliding cover, accompanied by his stylized signature. The back includes the factory-applied Schumacher Collection sticker, with the same official sticker also present on the box and on the label inside the phone, ensuring absolute consistency and authenticity across all components.

    As part of the broader Michael Schumacher mobile series, Nokia also released a Schumacher Edition Nokia 2110, a similarly themed model from the same era. It is an important companion piece to the 8110, and while highly sought after, it is not yet present in the collection, making the 8110 even more of a standout centerpiece until its counterpart is added.

    Beyond the collectible value, the phone itself is an icon of mobile history: the Nokia 8110 was the first high-end slider of the Nokia 8000 series, the earliest “banana phone,” and a technological status symbol of the late 90s. Its curved silhouette, sliding mechanism that answers calls, and monochrome graphic LCD defined the era. The improved 8110i later introduced Smart Messaging – making this line the origin point for many modern phone features. The 8110 also achieved pop-culture immortality when a modified version appeared in The Matrix.

    Combined with the Schumacher branding, this edition transforms the classic 8110 into something far more significant: a celebration of a Formula 1 legend at the height of his career. Owning unit 0296 means holding a true numbered artifact of motorsport history – a device tied directly to the most dominant driver of the era.

    This is not just a limited edition phone.
    It is a preserved, authenticated piece of racing heritage, paired with one of the most iconic Nokia designs ever created.

    📝 Reviews when released: N/A 💔

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  • Nokia 8110i

    💎 Rarity Index: C (Common)

    ⭐ WOW Factor: The first Nokia phone with a slider form factor, The first of Nokia’s high-end 8000 series, The first Nokia phone with monochrome graphic LCD, The first phone with SSMS (Smart SMS), The first phone to support ring tone receiving by SMS, The phone featured in the science fiction action film The Matrix (1999)

    👁 Evaluation in my collection: As New – 9.8/10

    ⏱ Life timer: N/A | 📦 Boxed: YES

    📅 Release Year: 1997 | 💰 Release Price: N/A

    📊 Units Sold: ~1.5M


    📰 Why this phone matters: Nokia 8110 is a mobile phone released in 1996. It was announced on September 9, 1996 as the first of Nokia’s high-end 8000 series of phones.Its distinctive styling was the first example of a ‘slider’ form factor. A sliding cover protected the keypad when being carried in the pocket and extended downwards in use, bringing the microphone closer to the mouth.The action of opening the cover also answered an incoming call. The prominent curvature of the case, particularly when open, earned it the nickname “banana phone”. It was also the first Nokia phone with monochrome graphic LCD.
    The phone was designed for the business market and was one of the smallest and lightest (152 grams) phones on the market, but still had better battery life than its predecessor Nokia 2110.
    The improved 8110i model, announced in March 1997, was the first phone with the SSMS (Smart SMS) engine.The handsets could be updated OTA (Over The Air) with an intelligent menu structure, which allowed simple information input, input which was sent through a simple structured text message to an MT receiver. This station could interpret information and a structured text message back to the handset. Ring tone receiving by SMS was also part of the smart messaging protocol, so 8110i was also the first mobile phone to support it. Nokia later stopped marketing Smart messaging and concentrated on the upcoming WAP standard, but has not dropped smart messaging support from later phones. Both models were succeeded by Nokia 8810 in 1998.
    The phone was famously featured in the science fiction action film The Matrix (1999), for which it was modified featuring spring-loaded mechanism (this later appeared on the Nokia 7110).

    📝 Reviews when released: N/A 💔

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  • Nokia 8148i

    💎 Rarity Index: A (Rare)

    ⭐ WOW Factor: The first Nokia phone with a slider form factor, The first of Nokia’s high-end 8000 series, The first Nokia phone with monochrome graphic LCD, The first phone with SSMS (Smart SMS), The first phone to support ring tone receiving by SMS, The phone featured in the science fiction action film The Matrix (1999)

    👁 Evaluation in my collection: Very Good – 9/10

    ⏱ Life timer: N/A | 📦 Boxed: NO

    📅 Release Year: 1997 | 💰 Release Price: N/A

    📊 Units Sold: ~300k


    📰 Why this phone matters: Nokia 8148i is a variant of Nokia 8110 and it only works on GSM 1800.

    Nokia 8110 is a mobile phone released in 1996. It was announced on September 9, 1996 as the first of Nokia’s high-end 8000 series of phones.Its distinctive styling was the first example of a ‘slider’ form factor. A sliding cover protected the keypad when being carried in the pocket and extended downwards in use, bringing the microphone closer to the mouth.The action of opening the cover also answered an incoming call. The prominent curvature of the case, particularly when open, earned it the nickname “banana phone”. It was also the first Nokia phone with monochrome graphic LCD.
    The phone was designed for the business market and was one of the smallest and lightest (152 grams) phones on the market, but still had better battery life than its predecessor Nokia 2110.
    The improved 8110i model, announced in March 1997, was the first phone with the SSMS (Smart SMS) engine.The handsets could be updated OTA (Over The Air) with an intelligent menu structure, which allowed simple information input, input which was sent through a simple structured text message to an MT receiver. This station could interpret information and a structured text message back to the handset. Ring tone receiving by SMS was also part of the smart messaging protocol, so 8110i was also the first mobile phone to support it. Nokia later stopped marketing Smart messaging and concentrated on the upcoming WAP standard, but has not dropped smart messaging support from later phones. Both models were succeeded by Nokia 8810 in 1998.
    The phone was famously featured in the science fiction action film The Matrix (1999), for which it was modified featuring spring-loaded mechanism (this later appeared on the Nokia 7110).

    📝 Reviews when released: N/A 💔

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  • Nokia 8210

    💎 Rarity Index: C (Common)

    ⭐ WOW Factor: The smallest and lightest Nokia phone at that time

    👁 Evaluation in my collection: Great – 9/10

    ⏱ Life timer: N/A | 📦 Boxed: YES

    📅 Release Year: 1999 | 💰 Release Price: 200 £

    📊 Units Sold: ~10M


    📰 Why this phone matters: At the time, it was the smallest, lightest Nokia mobile phone on the market,thus its selling point was based on its design and customization, with removable Xpress-on covers

    📝 Reviews when released: N/A 💔

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