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  Nokia N92 Prototype B4.0 | Unreleased 101 RM

  💎 Rarity Index: S (Ultra Rare)

  ⭐ WOW Factor: The world first mobile phone with an integrated DVB-H tuner

  👁 Evaluation in my collection: Great – 9/10

  ⏱ Life timer: 90h | 📦 Boxed: NO

  📅 Release Year: 2005 | 💰 Release Price: ~600 €

  📊 Units Sold: ~300k (final units)

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  📰 Why this phone matters: Ultra-rare pre-production hardware from Nokia’s most ambitious multimedia project

  This RM-101 Nokia N92 prototype is a remarkable survivor from Nokia’s golden era of experimental engineering – a time when the company was pushing the boundaries of what a mobile device could be. Built in Finland as a B4.0 late-stage engineering sample, it predates the commercial N92 and belongs to a hardware branch (RM-101) that never made it to public release.

  Marked with “Prototype – Property of Nokia” and stamped with the internal Model: XXXX placeholder, it represents a phase where the N92’s revolutionary technologies were still being refined by Nokia’s R&D, DVB-H field-testing teams, and multimedia engineering groups.

  At this stage of development, Nokia was integrating:

  the world’s first DVB-H mobile TV system,

  the unique dual-axis swivel display,

  and a full multimedia platform designed for movie-style video playback and live broadcast reception.

  This prototype embodies that engineering ambition. The RM-101 board configuration, unseen in retail production (which used RM-33/RM-100), offers a rare look into the deeper architecture behind the commercial N92 – making this unit not just uncommon, but historically significant.

  There’s a special presence to this device: the unfinished model code, the engineering labels, the Made-in-Finland chassis, and the unmistakable scent of Nokia’s high-end R&D. Holding it feels like holding the N92 before it became the N92 – a snapshot of the innovation process itself.

  A centerpiece for any serious Nokia prototype collection

  This is more than a rare phone. It’s a piece of development history from one of the most technically complex devices Nokia ever built – a prototype that captures the excitement, experimentation, and engineering courage that defined the N-Series era.

  📝 Reviews when released: ZDNet 🔗

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  Nokia N93i Black

  💎 Rarity Index: S (Ultra Rare)

  ⭐ WOW Factor: The first Nokia phone seen in the movie Transformers in 2007

  👁 Evaluation in my collection: BNIB – 10/10

  🕵 Nokia Codename: Gundam Shrink

  ⏱ Life timer: 08s | 📦 Boxed: NO

  📅 Release Year: 2007 | 💰 Release Price: ~750 €

  📊 Units Sold: ~500k

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  📰 Why this phone matters: The Nokia N93i in Black is one of those Nokia colourways that completely redefines the device character. While the silver version feels openly consumer facing, the deep glossy piano black finish gives this model a far more discreet executive and almost prototype grade presence. This is a look that was never widely seen in circulation and is precisely why experienced collectors actively hunt for it. Introduced in early 2007, the N93i did exist in several colours, but the black variant was produced and distributed in noticeably smaller quantities and appears far less frequently on the secondary market, especially in untouched condition. This particular unit is especially remarkable as it shows 0 minutes and 0 seconds on the internal call timer, a detail that strongly suggests the device was never used beyond factory testing and places it closer to a preserved time capsule than a typical collectible phone. In the current collector landscape, where most surviving N93i units show heavy wear, replaced housings, or visible usage, an unused black N93i stands out as a rare survivor from Nokia peak design era, representing a moment when premium materials, restrained colour choices, and long term durability defined what a flagship device was meant to be.

  📝 Reviews when released: Mobile Review 🔗

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  Nokia Unknown Model Prototype DV1: RM-374 Model XXX | Unreleased

  💎 Rarity Index: X (Mystical Prototype)

  👁 Evaluation in my collection: Great – 9/10

  ⏱ Life timer: 0m | 📦 Boxed: NO

  📅 Release Year: 2008 | 💰 Release Price: N/A

  📊 Units Sold: 0

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  📰 Why this phone matters: Nokia RM-374 (TD-SCDMA Prototype)
  Unreleased Nokia engineering prototype developed for China Mobile’s TD-SCDMA 3G network around 2008. This unit is a PROTO DV1.0 device, marked “Property of Nokia – Not for sale,” with placeholder model designation “XXXX” and full TD-SCDMA radio support. Built for early network and RF testing during Nokia’s China-exclusive 3G development program, it never reached public release. Extremely rare, as few TD-SCDMA prototypes escaped internal use and most were destroyed.

  📝 Reviews when released: N/A 💔

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  Nokia X5-01 Blue

  📦 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.

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  💎 Rarity Index: S (Ultra Rare)

  ⭐ 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

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  📰 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.

  ✓ 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 X5-01 Pink

  💎 Rarity Index: S (Ultra Rare)

  ⭐ 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

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  📰 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.

  📝 Reviews when released: CNET 🔗

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