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LG F3000
Quick View💎 Rarity Index: B (Uncommon)
👁 Evaluation in my collection: Very Good – 9/10
⏱ Life timer: N/A | 📦 Boxed: YES
📅 Release Year: 2005 | 💰 Release Price: N/A
📊 Units Sold: ~400k
📰 Why this phone matters: The LG F3000 is a vaguely Porsche-looking cameraphone that not only emits some engine revs every time you flip it open, it actually honks at you when you receive a text message.📝 Reviews when released: Engadget 🔗
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Motorla 3200 International
Quick View💎 Rarity Index: A (Rare)
⭐ WOW Factor: The first Motorola portable GSM
👁 Evaluation in my collection: BNIB – 10/10
⏱ Life timer: 0 | 📦 Boxed: YES
📅 Release Year: 1992 | 💰 Release Price: ~750 £
📊 Units Sold: ~2M
📰 Why this phone matters: The Motorola International 3200 was the first digital hand-held mobile telephone introduced in 1992, along with the more compact 5200, 5080, 7200 and 7500 “flip phones” introduced in 1994. It was preceded by the International 1000 and 2000 GSM phones, quite big (small portable suitcase), and although being the first GSM portable phones, they were not GSM certified, therefore couldn’t be officially connected to the network (first to be certified was Orbitel TPU 900).The International 3200 was designed to substitute the phones using the original analog cell technology developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s and first commercially available in 1983. Because of the 3200’s GSM technology, units still operates on any current 900 MHz GSM networks operating to this day (not with 3G SIM’s).
📝 Reviews when released: N/A 💔
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Motorola 527 by Telecom
Quick View💎 Rarity Index: B (Uncommon)
👁 Evaluation in my collection: BNIB – 10/10
⏱ Life timer: 0m | 📦 Boxed: YES
📅 Release Year: 1993 | 💰 Release Price: N/A
📊 Units Sold: ~300k
📰 Why this phone matters: A series of GSM models was produced beginning in 1994, mostly in the UK, such as the International 5200, International 7500, and the International 8400, all running on the GSM 900 network. Many of these models are functionally identical but feature cosmetic differences or software upgrades.📝 Reviews when released: N/A 💔
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Motorola A780
Quick View💎 Rarity Index: A (Rare)
⭐ WOW Factor: The first Motorola with Linux Operating System
👁 Evaluation in my collection: Great – 9/10
⏱ Life timer: N/A | 📦 Boxed: NO
📅 Release Year: 2003 | 💰 Release Price: ~250 €
📊 Units Sold: ~500k
📰 Why this phone matters: The Motorola A780 is a cellular PDA running the Linux operating system.
It was introduced in 2003 and sold in eur;ope and Asia.Some models include GPS and navigation software. The phone is supplied with a number of applications including a POP and IMAP email client, Opera web browser, calendar and a viewer for PDF and Microsoft Office files. Calendar and address book can be synchronized with a Microsoft Exchange or SyncML server. The phone has a 1.3 megapixel camera recording still and video images. RealPlayer is included to play sound audio files and streamed audio and video. The phone has 48 megabytes of internal flash memory for storing user data and a slot for a microSD card. Both Bluetooth and USB are provided for communication with another computer. Character entry is via an on-screen QWERTY keyboard and hand writing recognition. Models including a GPS receiver are supplied with ALK Technologies’ CoPilot Live navigation software with street level maps of eur;ope.📝 Reviews when released: OS News 🔗
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Motorola F3
Quick View💎 Rarity Index: C (Common)
⭐ WOW Factor: The first mobile phone to use electronic paper in its screen
👁 Evaluation in my collection: BNIB – 10/10
⏱ Life timer: 0m | 📦 Boxed: YES
📅 Release Year: 2006 | 💰 Release Price: ~20 €
📊 Units Sold: ~6M
📰 Why this phone matters: The F3 (frequently known as the Motofone) was a GSM phone available in two band variants, and was released on 28 November 2006.
The Motofone F3 was designed to appeal to the low-end market and developing countries, and was thus less functional, but also less expensive than most phones. Motorola made it appealing to developing markets and people with reading and visual difficulties by using only simple symbols and using speech synthesis to identify tasks in the menu.
The F3 was the first mobile phone to use electronic paper in its screen. Motorola used the term ClearVision to describe the new display, which was manufactured using E Ink’s electrophoretic imaging film. The electronic paper main display allowed for the phone’s thinness (no glass), longer battery life, and outdoor viewability (paper-like reflectivity). It had a backlight for the keypad and a slit that projects the backlight onto the screen so the display can be seen in darkness.The characteristics of the display were fairly restrictive. The text display contained only two lines of six characters each, making the use of text messaging (SMS) and data services less practical than on standard LCD displays. The display used a fixed ‘digital clock’ style font, with no functionality for changing between upper case and lower case text. All SMSs sent by the F3 were received entirely in lower case, and each character of any SMS received by the F3 is displayed in whichever case made the most sense using the font. Also, the non-alphabetic characters were severely limited due to this display, as the phone could only provide support for the following characters:
Comma (,) (periods . in incoming text messages are displayed as commas)
Hyphen (-)
Question mark (?)
At-sign (@)
Asterisk (*)
(+), to write this character, hold down the 0 key
No other non-alphanumeric characters could be entered, and on receiving an SMS any non-alphabetic character not listed above was displayed as a hyphen.Although the display could be restrictive when it came to text applications, the display was very energy efficient and conducive to extremely long battery life.
📝 Reviews when released: Trusted Reviews 🔗
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Motorola StarTAC 70: The Early Grey Flip Legend
Quick View💎 Rarity Index: B (Uncommon)
⭐ WOW Factor: First ever clamshell mobile
👁 Evaluation in my collection: Great – 9/10
⏱ Life timer: N/A | 📦 Boxed: NO
📅 Release Year: 1996 | 💰 Release Price: More than 1000 $
📊 Units Sold: ~4M
📰 Why this phone matters: The Motorola StarTAC 70 stands as one of the earliest and most historically significant variants of the legendary StarTAC family, the first true clamshell (flip) mobile phone ever released. Introduced shortly after the landmark 1996 launch, the StarTAC 70 preserved the original revolutionary design while offering improved digital GSM functionality, refined internal boards, and sturdier mechanical tolerances compared to the earliest production runs. It belongs to the foundational generation of StarTAC devices that bridged the analog-to-digital transition and helped define the identity of the modern mobile phone.This particular unit is in mint condition, fully working, and comes with a matching rare grey external battery. Grey StarTAC phones were produced in far lower quantities than the classic black versions, and grey batteries were even scarcer, often sold regionally or in limited early batches. Finding both components in matching grey and in such well-preserved condition is uncommon, placing this device among the rarer StarTAC 70 configurations still surviving today.
The StarTAC 70 retains the pure early design language that collectors value. Unlike later variants such as the StarTAC 85 or 130, which introduced more standardized housings and updated internal structures, the 70 is mechanically closer to the original 1996 models. It features the earlier-generation hinge architecture, slimmer battery rails, pre-2000 internal plastics, and the original tactile keypad dome sheets that defined the early StarTAC experience. These traits make it a more authentic representation of the original engineering philosophy.
Historically, the StarTAC series reshaped the global mobile market, becoming one of the first phones to achieve true mainstream popularity. With more than 60 million units sold, the design became iconic, influencing nearly all clamshell phones released during the late 1990s and early 2000s. The StarTAC’s upward-folding flip mechanism was the evolutionary successor to the MicroTAC and became the foundation of Motorola’s global dominance. In 2005, PC World ranked the StarTAC as one of the 50 greatest gadgets in history, underscoring its impact on consumer electronics.
The StarTAC 70 sits at a key point in this evolution. It helped solidify the device’s reputation during the early expansion of GSM networks, delivering the compactness, superb RF performance, and minimalist industrial design that made Motorola the preferred brand for business users of the time. Its perfectly balanced hinge action, clean clamshell silhouette, and ultra-portable size embody the design purity of the early StarTAC models before later variants pursued broader mass-market refinements.
As a mint-condition, fully functional example with a rare matching grey battery, this StarTAC 70 is an exceptional collector piece. Most surviving units have worn housings, hinge looseness, cracked antenna plastics, or mismatched batteries. A preserved, uniform grey configuration with flawless operation is exceedingly difficult to find. This unit captures a major historical moment in mobile engineering, representing one of Motorola’s most influential designs and the early era of compact digital GSM phones.
The StarTAC 70 remains a cornerstone of 1990s mobile history. Its significance lies not just in its rarity or preserved state, but in its direct connection to the original StarTAC architecture that forever changed mobile device design. For collectors, this mint grey StarTAC 70 with matching external battery stands as one of the finest surviving examples of Motorola’s early clamshell innovation.
📝 Reviews when released: N/A 💔
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Motorola StarTAC 85: The Black Heritage BNIB
Quick View💎 Rarity Index: C (Common)
👁 Evaluation in my collection: BNIB – 10/10
⏱ Life timer: 7m | 📦 Boxed: YES
📅 Release Year: 1997 | 💰 Release Price: More than 1000 $
📊 Units Sold: ~2M
📰 Why this phone matters: The Motorola StarTAC 85 is one of the most refined and well balanced GSM variants of the legendary StarTAC family, the first true clamshell mobile phones ever produced. Introduced in the late 1990s, the StarTAC 85 improved on earlier versions with updated internal circuitry, stronger radio performance, reinforced hinge tolerances, and better durability, while preserving the compact flip design that made the StarTAC line a global icon.This unit is BNIB and comes as a complete full box set. That is an extremely rare condition for any StarTAC model. Most StarTAC 85 units were opened and used heavily, which over time led to worn housings, loose hinges, cracked antennas, and missing accessories. A full retail package with original box, inserts, charger, accessories and documentation, in unused or near unused state, places this device in the very top collector category. Fully boxed StarTAC 85 sets are believed to represent well under a few percent of all surviving devices.
Within the StarTAC GSM lineup, the 85 sits between the early 70 series and the later 130 models. It keeps the early generation proportions and clean design that collectors like, but benefits from mid cycle engineering improvements that make it more reliable for long term use. These refinements include improved grounding on the main board, more stable GSM 900 and 1800 radio stages, reinforced hinge stops, updated keypad dome sheets for more consistent feedback, and stronger internal plastics around key stress points. Many technicians consider the 85 one of the most robust early StarTAC variants.
The StarTAC family itself reshaped the mobile industry. Evolving from the earlier MicroTAC series, the StarTAC introduced the fully folding clamshell format and made compact, pocket friendly phones a reality for a wide audience. More than 60 million StarTAC units were sold worldwide, and in 2005 PC World listed the StarTAC as one of the greatest gadgets of the past 50 years. The StarTAC 85 carries this heritage with its minimalist black housing, slim antenna, clear monochrome display, compact footprint and precise hinge motion.
For collectors, a BNIB Motorola StarTAC 85 is one of the most desirable ways to own a piece of this history. It preserves not only the device, but also the full retail experience from the late 1990s, exactly as it would have been received by a first owner at that time. The combination of complete box, unused or near unused condition, and the technically refined 85 hardware makes this example a true boxed black heritage piece in the StarTAC line.
This StarTAC 85 – The Boxed Black Heritage stands as a museum grade artifact from the golden era of Motorola engineering. It is one of the finest surviving examples of the most influential flip phone design ever created and a centerpiece for any serious mobile phone collection.
📝 Reviews when released: N/A 💔
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Motorola V3
Quick View💎 Rarity Index: D (Very Common)
👁 Evaluation in my collection: Great – 9.0/10
🕵 Motorola Codename: Siliqua
⏱ Life timer: N/A | 📦 Boxed: YES
📅 Release Year: 2005 | 💰 Release Price: ~450 $
📊 Units Sold: ~130M
📰 Why this phone matters: The Motorola Razr (styled RAZR codenamed Siliqua) was a series of mobile phones by Motorola, part of the 4LTR line. The V3 was the first phone released in the series and was introduced in July 2004 and released in the market in the third quarter of 2004.The V3 model was followed soon thereafter by the improved V3i, including a collaboration with Apple Inc. for iTunes to be built-in. It was launched in 2005.Because of its unique appearance and thin profile, it was initially marketed as an exclusive fashion phone. However, within a year, its price was lowered and as a result, it sold over 50 million units by July 2006. Leading up to the release, Motorola’s cell phone division sales were stagnant and losing money. The success of the Razr made the division profitable again. Over the Razr’s four-year run, the V3 model sold more than 130 million units, becoming the best-selling clamshell phone in the world to date.
The Razr series was marketed until July 2007, when the succeeding Motorola Razr2 series was released. The succeeding models were the V8, the V9, and the V9m. However, Razr2 sales were not as good as the original V3 series, with consumers moving to competing products. Because Motorola relied so long upon the Razr and its derivatives and was slow to develop new products in the growing market for feature-rich touchscreen and 3G phones, the Razr appeal declined, leading Motorola to eventually drop behind Samsung and LG in market share for mobile phones. Motorola’s strategy of grabbing market share by selling tens of millions of low-cost Razrs cut into margins and resulted in heavy losses in the cellular division.
In October 2011, Motorola resurrected the Razr brand for a line of Android smartphones: the Droid Razr for Verizon Wireless (known simply as the “Motorola RAZR” on other networks) and an improved variant, the Droid Razr Maxx. The new “Razr” line shares the trademark thinness and stylized tapered corners with the original. The series was marketed until 2013.
On November 14, 2019, Motorola again revived the Razr brand, this time for an Android-based foldable smartphone styled after the original Razr, which carried the same name.
📝 Reviews when released: Mobile Review 🔗
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Motorola V70
Quick View💎 Rarity Index: A (Rare)
⭐ WOW Factor: The first Motorola with a rotary design
👁 Evaluation in my collection: Good – 8.5/10
⏱ Life timer: N/A | 📦 Boxed: NO
📅 Release Year: 2002 | 💰 Release Price: ~400 $
📊 Units Sold: ~700k
📰 Why this phone matters: The Motorola V70 is by far one of the sleekest mobiles seen to date. Its innovative design; silver casing; compact size (3.7 by 1.5 by 0.7 inches; 2.9 ounces); and inverse-image (black background, white letters), five-line circular display all contribute to this mobile’s “wow” factor. But the real eye-catcher is its 360-degree rotating keypad cover.📝 Reviews when released: Cnet.com 🔗
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Nokia 1011: The mass GSM Genesis
Quick View💎 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
Quick View💎 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 2010
Quick View💎 Rarity Index: B (Uncommon)
👁 Evaluation in my collection: Great – 9.5/10
⏱ Life timer: N/A | 📦 Boxed: YES
📅 Release Year: 1994 | 💰 Release Price: N/A
📊 Units Sold: ~200k
📰 Why this phone matters: The Nokia 2010 is a mobile phone that was announced by Finnish phone manufacturer Nokia in January 1994.
According to the late Matti Makkonen, a manager of Nokia Mobile Phones at the time, Nokia 2010 was the first mobile phone to enable writing messages easily.
Other features include lists of 10 dialled calls, 10 received calls and 10 missed calls.
The phone has a monochromatic display that can show two rows of text at a time, which are surrounded by symbols for dedicated functions – battery status and reception level on either side; SMS message notification, keypad lock, et al. at the top. The handset has an antenna slot that supports either an external rigid antenna, or a pull-out type antenna (more common). The 2010 used a full-size (1FF) sim-card.
Nokia 2010 was the more affordable version in the 2xxx series than the business-oriented Nokia 2110, both of which were released in 1994.
In terms of design, the 2010 stayed truer to its predecessor model of Nokia 1011 than the 2110.📝 Reviews when released: N/A 💔