Review of Rare Smartphones

Intro

• Collection of rare and valuable mobile phones.
• Includes personal dream phones like the Pokémon phone.

Galaxy Z Flip 5 Retro

• Concept: Past meets future.
• Packaging: Includes Samsung's first logo, stickers, flip suit case.
• Reference Model: Samsung SGH e700 from 2003.
• Features: Metallic collector card, dual displays, unique ID number.
• Historical Significance: First Samsung to hit 10M sales.
• Design: Silver and blue color scheme, custom 16-bit wallpaper.
• Rating: 6/10.

Mickey Mouse Phone

• Region: Available primarily in China.
• Packaging: Holographic Disney sticker of authenticity, lots of additional items like Mickey stickers, certificate of ownership.
• Design: Thoughtful premium case, complex light reflections.
• Phone Software: Custom Mickey UI, unique wallpapers, consistent icon design.
• Camera: Adds Mickey Mouse Bokeh effect.
• Drawback: Lack of a mini version.
• Rating: Considered high-quality but not rated specifically.

Mr Doodle Phone

• Collaboration with: British artist Sam Cox (Mr Doodle).
• Special Feature: Moonphase color changing technology; doodles glow in the dark under UV light.
• Content: Stickers, transparent case, power brick, cable.
• Overall Appeal: Interesting if into the artist's work.

One Piece Phone

• Region: Japan, limited to 50,000 units.
• Packaging: Treasure chest; comes with characters and ship model dock.
• Features: Highly-themed designs, custom boot animations, widgets.
• Phone Age: From 2012, now considered outdated.
• Pros: Effort and attention to detail.
• Rating: 9/10.

OnePlus Marbel Odyssey Edition

• Concept: Each phone is unique and subtle.
• Material: Crystalline rock material resembling marble.
• Features: Sophisticated, hand-examined for imperfections.
• Rating: 5/10 due to subtle design losing appeal.

Transformers Phone

• Packaging: Includes Optimus Prime metal pin, and a cooling device.
• Design: Thoughtful and durable; metallic band feel.
• Software: Rotating wallpapers, custom icons matching theme.
• Rating: 9/10.

Genshin Impact Phone

• Design: Themed around character Xiangling, includes lunchbox-inspired packaging, fire-theme.
• Packaging: Scroll, collectible cards, Sim tool.
• Software: Detailed custom themes, icons, and animations.
• Rating: 9/10.

BMW Infinix Phone

• Design: Resembles luxury car elements, translucent leather for LED lights.
• Features: Other accessories like charger, VIP card.
• Rating: 8/10.

Tesla Science Center Phone

• Packaging: Physics-themed textures, equations.
• Features: Wireless charging, themed cases.
• Rating: 6/10.

HTC One M8 24K Gold Edition

• Design: Genuine gold-plated by HTC.
• Historical Appeal: Early dual-camera implementation, premium feel.
• Rarity: Only 200 units, giveaway winners only.

Nokia XR21 Limited Edition

• Rarity: 32 out of 50, European assembled.
• Focus: Durability, consumer-centric design.
• Certification: Military standard 810H and IP69K.
• Design: Emphasis on ruggedness.

Pokémon Phone

• Rarity: Extremely hard to get; exclusive to South Korea.
• Packaging: Includes Pikachu-themed accessories, custom cases.
• Drawback: Missed opportunities in design and functionality.
• Rating: 6/10.

Caviar Megalodon Phone

• Design: Inspired by prehistoric Megalodon shark, limited to 12 units, includes real shark tooth fragment.
• Features: Impact-resistant Titanium, ocean wave pattern.
• Marketing Angle: “Business shark” theme.

Google Pixel Fold Hip Hop 50 Edition

• Rarity: 400 units, given to celebrities.
• Packaging: Celebrates Hip Hop’s 50th Anniversary, includes vinyl player.
• Features: VIP customer service, special engraving.

Conclusion

• Series of rare, themed smartphones with varying degrees of rarity and custom design.
• Impressive range from highly detailed theming to subtle unique finishes.