📰 Why this phone matters:Alcatel OT-808 is a shiny clamshell with QWERTY keyboard. It features a QVGA display, 2MP camera, stereo Bluetooth, microSD slot and music player.
⭐ WOW Factor:Beautiful design that looks like an architectural frame and window by product designer Hironao Tsuboi
👁 Evaluation in my collection:Great – 9.5/10
⏱ Life timer:N/A|📦 Boxed:NO
📅 Release Year:2010|💰 Release Price:N/A
📊 Units Sold:~50k
📰 Why this phone matters:Beautiful design that looks like an architectural frame and window by product designer Hironao Tsuboi
The aim was one “landscape”. Time, light, sound, smell and sign … The design targets everyday emotions and scenes themselves, and acts beautifully on human emotions and environment as phenomena and “states” in the same way as “sunset” and “fog”. I aimed to be a mobile phone.
“LIGHT POOL” wears a unique form composed of truss-like structures and surfaces. This new composition, which looks like an architectural frame and window, gives a beautiful rhythmic feeling and visual comfort that has never been seen in mobile phones, and looks like an organic product with a variety of expressions. It came true.
LIGHT & SOUND that creates a beautiful scene
Twenty-two high-brightness LEDs are placed in the triangular window that covers the surface, creating a beautiful scene while blending with the rhythm of music. The production and direction of light and music was done by Masakatsu Takagi, a videographer and musician.
“LIGHT POOL” beautifully wraps the space with about 100 patterns of light variations.
“Long play mode” that produces light and sound that can be enjoyed with one button
We have prepared 10 patterns with various themes such as “Spring”, and “Circle” .
When receiving an incoming call, you can select from 60 types of light patterns.
A number is created with light at 0 minutes every hour to inform you of the time (time signal mode).
In addition, light appears randomly when opening and closing a mobile phone. Even during a call, it will be colored with light.
📰 Why this phone matters:This is the 8th edition of the iida brand, which has been redesigned and redeveloped based on the existing REGZA Phone T004 (TS004) ( it will be the base model of the T008 released later ).
A foldable voice terminal featuring a transparent housing . Tokujin Yoshioka is in charge of the design . However, unlike the T004, the waterproof function has been forgotten in terms of technology and is not installed in this model.
The body of this machine uses the new material “Taflon Neo Series” jointly developed by a material maker and a glass maker, and by mixing glass fiber and polycarbonate , we succeeded in achieving both transparency and luxury. did. The back is equipped with a 7 x 102 dot matrix LED sub-display developed for this unit, and it is possible to notify the time, incoming call, mail reception, etc. in characters.
This unit is the first existing au terminal to support WIN HIGH SPEED (CDMA2000 1xEV-DO MC-Rev.A (EV-DO MC)) with downlink 9.2 Mbps / uplink 5.5 Mbps data communication. However, it does not support wireless LAN ( Wi-Fi WIN and Wi-Fi WIN card).
⭐ WOW Factor:The first world simplest mobile phone
👁 Evaluation in my collection:Good – 8.5/10
⏱ Life timer:N/A|📦 Boxed:YES
📅 Release Year:2010|💰 Release Price:~80 €
📊 Units Sold:~10k
📰 Why this phone matters:John’s Phone is a mobile phone that is made in the Netherlands and sold by John’s (Phone From The Supermarket BV). It claims to be the world’s most basic cell phone, allowing the user only to make and receive calls, with none of the features of modern smartphones such as a camera, Internet access and text messaging; the address book is a paper pad and a pen, built into the back of the device. It is built around the Keep It Simple concept.It was designed and developed by Hein Mevissen and Diederiekje Bok of Dutch advertising and design agency John Doe Amsterdam.It is marketed as being ideal for children, the elderly, and technophobes.
⭐ WOW Factor:Real sapphire crystal on both the front and back, a fully CNC-machined aluminum chassis, individual sapphire keys, and hand assembly in Canada make the 712 Dream one of the last true mechanical luxury phones. It represents the final sapphire-bar generation before Mobiado shifted to newer production methods, which is why it remains one of the most sought-after models among collectors.
👁 Evaluation in my collection:As New – 9.9/10
⏱ Life timer:5min|📦 Boxed:NO
📅 Release Year:2010|💰 Release Price:3500$
📊 Units Sold:750
📰 Why this phone matters:The Mobiado Classic 712 Dream is the embodiment of mechanical luxury in mobile design, created at a time when perfection, materials, and craftsmanship mattered more than specifications or software trends. Built entirely by hand in Canada, the 712 Dream belongs to the last generation of Mobiado phones produced using traditional artisanal methods, before luxury mobile design shifted toward modern smartphones and simplified manufacturing processes.
At its core, the phone is based on the proven Nokia 6700 classic hardware platform, selected for its stability, longevity, and refined performance. Mobiado stripped the device down to its essential electronics and rebuilt it as a precision object. The entire exterior was replaced with a CNC-milled aluminum chassis, sapphire crystal panels on both the front and rear, and a keypad made of individual sapphire keys, each secured with exposed stainless steel screws. Ceramic side inserts and meticulously machined details reinforce the industrial, almost architectural character of the design.
Every surface, edge, and material was chosen to convey permanence. The sapphire panels offer a cold, dense feel and a unique light refraction, while the exposed mechanical elements celebrate construction rather than conceal it. The Dream variant elevated this philosophy further by introducing colored sapphire, heraldic engraving, and artistic finishing details produced in extremely small numbers, resulting in subtle variations between individual units.
More than a luxury phone, the Classic 712 Dream is a statement of intent. It represents a moment when mobile devices were designed as lasting objects, built to be admired, handled, and preserved. Often regarded as the last true sapphire-bar Mobiado, it stands today as a benchmark for mechanical perfection in the era of luxury feature phones.
📰 Why this phone matters:Its square-shaped body has two parts that rotate near the bottom-right corner to reveal a five-row QWERTY keyboard below the screen. It has an accelerometer and includes a web browser with Adobe Flash Lite 3.0.The Flipout replaces the bigger Backflip.
⭐ WOW Factor:One of the very few Nokia phones ever built exclusively for China’s TD-SCDMA network – effectively locked to a single country and produced in extremely limited quantities.
👁 Evaluation in my collection:BNIB – 10/10
🕵 Nokia Codename:Harbin
⏱ Life timer:0m|📦 Boxed:YES
📅 Release Year:2010|💰 Release Price:~90 €
📊 Units Sold:~200k
📰 Why this phone matters:The Nokia 6788i (RM-636) is a China-only smartphone released in 2010, designed specifically for China Mobile’s TD-SCDMA/GSM dual-mode network. Constructed around a solid metal frame with metallic accent panels, the 6788i features a premium sliding mechanism and rugged build quality rarely found in region-exclusive Nokia devices.
This model was created during Nokia’s short-lived TD-SCDMA development phase, and because the technology existed only in China, the 6788i never reached the eur;opean or international market. Production volumes were extremely limited, and nearly all units stayed within China Mobile’s distribution channels – making surviving examples extremely rare for collectors worldwide.
The phone runs a China-specific firmware package and represents a unique combination of Nokia industrial design, metal-slider craftsmanship, and a specialized 3G technology Nokia used only once.
This particular unit is BNIB (Brand New In Box) – an exceptionally difficult condition to find for any China-exclusive Nokia, elevating it to true museum-grade status within any serious Nokia collection.
📰 Why this phone matters:The Nokia C3-00 is a QWERTY bar feature phone with Nokia Series 40 mobile operating system released under the Cseries line of phones by Nokia. It features a full 4-line QWERTY keyboard, like the earlier Nokia 6800 series models. It is being advertised as an entry-level messaging and social networking phone, retailing at 90 eur;os before taxes. It was introduced on 13 April 2010 alongside the Nokia E5 and C6.
⭐ WOW Factor:The first Nokia phone to run on Symbian^3
👁 Evaluation in my collection:As New – 9.9/10
⏱ Life timer:N/A|📦 Boxed:NO
📅 Release Year:2010|💰 Release Price:~400 €
📊 Units Sold:~5M
📰 Why this phone matters:The Nokia N8 is a touchscreen-based smartphone developed by Nokia. Announced on 27 April 2010, the Nokia N8 was the first device to run on the Symbian^3 mobile operating system and it was the company’s flagship device for the year.It was released on 30 September 2010 at the Nokia Online Store before being released in markets around the world on 1 October 2010.
⭐ WOW Factor:The first Nokia with touch on a candy bar phone
👁 Evaluation in my collection:Very Good – 9.5/10
⏱ Life timer:180h|📦 Boxed:NO
📅 Release Year:2010|💰 Release Price:N/A
📊 Units Sold:~7M
📰 Why this phone matters:The Nokia X3 Touch and Type also known as Nokia X3-02 is a mobile telephone handset produced by Nokia. This is the first mobile handset released by Nokia that possesses a touchscreen in a “candybar” phone form factor. It is also the first touchscreen handset from Nokia that runs the Series 40 operating system. Previously released touchscreen devices from Nokia have either not had a physical keyboard, or they have had a slide-out, full-QWERTY keyboard. It was introduced on 13 August 2010 as one of the most advanced Series 40 devices in terms of features and specifications.
There is also hardware upgrade version available of this phone, which can be identified from RM-775 and X3-02.5 codes in the sticker which can be found under the battery. The X3-02.5 (RM-775) differences compared to X3-02 (RM-639) are: 1GHz CPU vs 680 MHz CPU, 256 MB ROM vs 128 MB ROM and 128 MB RAM vs 64 MB RAM.
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.
⭐ WOW Factor:Its bold square format and hidden QWERTY slider gave it the feel of a tiny social gadget rather than a classic phone – a concept Nokia never repeated again.
👁 Evaluation:BNIB – 10/10
🕵 Nokia Codename:Pico
⏱ Life timer:0📦 Boxed:YES
📰 About this collectible:A rare BNIB Nokia X5-01 in Pink, one of Nokia’s most unconventional designs – a compact square slider built for music lovers and messaging addicts. Its unique form factor hid a full QWERTY keyboard under a smooth slide mechanism, while the 5 MP camera, dedicated music controls, and loud stereo output made it stand out in Nokia’s lineup.
More than just a phone, the X5-01 was created as a social companion: pocket-small, instantly recognizable, and designed to be both playful and functional. The metallic pink finish makes this variant even more collectible, especially in untouched BNIB condition.
A small device with surprising personality – blending a bold square design, a clever QWERTY slider, and a strong multimedia engine in a way no other Nokia ever attempted.
⭐ WOW Factor:Its bold square format and hidden QWERTY slider gave it the feel of a tiny social gadget rather than a classic phone – a concept Nokia never repeated again.
👁 Evaluation in my collection:BNIB – 10/10
🕵 Nokia Codename:Pico
⏱ Life timer:0|📦 Boxed:YES
📅 Release Year:2010|💰 Release Price:~165 €
📊 Units Sold:~1M
📰 Why this phone matters:A rare BNIB Nokia X5-01 in Pink, one of Nokia’s most unconventional designs – a compact square slider built for music lovers and messaging addicts. Its unique form factor hid a full QWERTY keyboard under a smooth slide mechanism, while the 5 MP camera, dedicated music controls, and loud stereo output made it stand out in Nokia’s lineup.
More than just a phone, the X5-01 was created as a social companion: pocket-small, instantly recognizable, and designed to be both playful and functional. The metallic pink finish makes this variant even more collectible, especially in untouched BNIB condition.
A small device with surprising personality – blending a bold square design, a clever QWERTY slider, and a strong multimedia engine in a way no other Nokia ever attempted.