Benq Siemens EF81: Prototype in Black
Type: EF81_p
💎 Rarity Index: X (Mystical Prototype)
👁 Evaluation in my collection: Good – 8/10
⏱ Life timer: N/A | 📦 Boxed: NO
📅 Release Year: 2006 | 💰 Release Price: N/A
📊 Units Sold: ~1.8M
📰 Why this phone matters: **BenQ-Siemens EF81 – Unreleased Black Prototype**
A rare glimpse into an alternative design direction for the BenQ-Siemens EF81. This prototype features an unreleased black finish and a radically different keypad design compared to the commercially available model.
Its brushed-metal keypad, flat layout and distinctive red markings are particularly striking, bearing an interesting resemblance to the styling later seen on the Nokia N76.
Beyond the unusual appearance, this unit carries a prototype identification label marked **”NOT FOR SALE”**, further highlighting its pre-production status.
An intriguing piece of BenQ-Siemens history, offering a glimpse of a design variation that never made it to the retail market.
📝 Reviews when released: Cnet.com 🔗
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| Date of Manufacture | 2006 |
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| Charger | Siemens Classic |
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| Remarks | Prototype, no back cover, battery cannot be seen when turned on |
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