Top 10 Most Expensive Smartphones in the World 2022

Diamond Crypto is one of the most expensive smartphones in the world to date. Created for individuals who prioritize phone security, Diamond Crypto is crafted entirely from diamonds, though it has now become outdated. Despite its age, it remains one of the priciest smartphones globally. You might be surprised by its specs, which include a Windows CE operating system and a Motorola MX21 processor, but the entire device is encrypted. For those who simply want a secure way to disconnect their phones while relying on encrypted voice communication and SMS, Diamond Crypto might still be a viable option.

Developed by Russia's JSC Ancort, this smartphone runs on Windows CE. The device uses 'strong encryption technology' to provide protection against kidnapping, extortion, financial fraud, and corrupt government officials. It sounds like marketing for a password-protected app, but it's a remarkable feature integrated into a smartphone. Diamond Crypto Smartphone was designed by Peter Aloisson. The navigation keys are made of solid 18-carat rose gold and are adorned with 28 round-cut diamonds weighing about 1.5 carats. The sides of the phone are set with 25.5 carats of diamonds. Additionally, the side buttons reveal other diamonds weighing approximately 1.2 carats.

Value: $1.3 million.

GoldVish, a Geneva-based company, has established itself as a leader in the luxury mobile phone segment, offering exclusive, high-end collections. Founded in 2003, the company combines three distinct worlds: exclusive jewelry, high fashion, and the ever-evolving world of technology. Specializing in blending cutting-edge technology with Swiss craftsmanship, GoldVish Le Million is the world’s most expensive mobile phone. Launched in 2006, the phone's body is encrusted with diamonds and made from solid gold, earning it a place in the Guinness World Records as the most unique and expensive mobile phone, sold for one million Euros.

GoldVish Le Million features a one-of-a-kind, visually captivating design. It is one of the least common phone designs on the market today. Designed by the renowned Emmanuel Gueit, this phone is plated with 18-carat gold, and its top is adorned with 120 carats of diamonds. The gold enamel finish gives the phone a luxurious appeal, which is why it’s considered the most expensive mobile in the world. Limited to only three units, it is priced at $1.3 million.

On the front, GoldVish Le Million has a 176x220 pixel resolution screen with a 262K color depth. This phone operates on a 2G network (GSM 900/1800/1900 MHz). Designed in a bar format, its dimensions are 110mm in height, 46mm in width, and 17mm in thickness. Weighing around 198 grams, it’s not easy to carry or handle. GoldVish Le Million features a 2-megapixel rear camera with digital zoom and a resolution of 1600x1200 pixels. The phone is powered by a 950mAh Li-ion backup battery, offering up to 6 hours of talk time and 400 hours of standby. It also supports GPRS, EDGE, USB, and Bluetooth for wireless data sharing, and supports SMS, MMS, and email for communication.

Value: $1.3 million.

In 2009, amidst the Global Financial Crisis, Austrian jeweler Peter Aloisson was undeterred, continuing his passion for crafting the world’s most expensive phone, the iPhone 3G King’s Button. This otherwise ordinary phone is made from solid 18-carat gold, white gold, and pink gold, with a white gold bezel encrusted with a total of 138 dazzling diamonds. The phone’s 'King Button' replaces the standard iPhone Home button with a rare 6.6-carat diamond, ensuring that this device surpasses Aloisson's previous efforts, including the $1.3 million Crypto phone, and cements it as one of the world’s priciest smartphones.

The Home button of the iPhone 3G is fitted with high-quality 6.6-carat diamonds, making the phone itself a highly sought-after luxury. The beauty of this phone lies in its white gold bezel, studded with approximately 138 diamonds, expertly crafted. The gold and diamonds used in this iPhone 3G are of the highest quality, placing it among the most expensive phones in existence. The designer’s craftsmanship is evident in every corner, with a white gold finish wrapping the entire device. In fact, the extravagant jewelry designer set a record by creating the world’s most expensive iPhone 3G. A phone adorned with gold and diamonds, it is a true masterpiece, but not one that comes with an affordable price tag for most. If you wish to experience the life of royalty and can afford this high-end device, the iPhone 3G King’s Button is available for $2.4 million.

Value: $2.4 million.

One of the most expensive iPhones, priced at approximately $3.2 million, was designed by British artist Stuart Hughes. This Midas touch touchscreen phone was crafted in Liverpool for an Australian businessman and is adorned with 22K gold and 136 diamonds. The navigation button on the Goldstriker iPhone 3GS Supreme is a rare 7.1-carat diamond. It took 10 months to complete this incredible device, which comes in a 7 kg granite case lined with nubuck leather. The navigation button on the iPhone 3GS Goldstriker is a 7.1-carat diamond. The iPhone is named 'iPhone 3GS,' with 'S' standing for speed, and its high price is attributed to its design and rarity.

Stuart Hughes is a company renowned for creating extravagant mobile phones. It took 10 months to complete the crafting of this phone, and the result exceeded all expectations. The iPhone has less RAM, but it uses reference counting to remove deleted files instantly, instead of accumulating in memory. The Supreme Goldstriker iPhone 3GS boasts outstanding performance, allowing it to run faster, more efficiently, and smoothly. This iPhone is globally recognized and can be upgraded with new firmware without freezing. The design of the iPhone 3GS stands out with a -inch diagonal screen and a 3.2 screen ratio.

The front of the Supreme Goldstriker iPhone 3GS is adorned with 136 perfect diamonds, while the Apple logo on the back is made from 36 diamonds set in high relief. The navigation button is a rare 7.1-carat diamond. It also features a 7 kg case made from a single block of pure granite. One of the key features of the iPhone is its camera, regardless of the device's age; the camera quality exceeds expectations. The primary camera is 3.15Mp, with no selfie camera on this iPhone 3GS masterpiece. Most people are drawn to iPhones because of their camera features, which allow for easy tap-to-focus on both video and still images.

Value: $3.2 million.

Exclusively crafted by Stuart Hughes, the iPhone 4 Diamond Rose is priced at a staggering $8.02 million. Tony, a renowned figure in the gold mining industry and the sole owner of the Perth A-league football team, surely wouldn't settle for anything cheap. The price increase of this iPhone can be directly attributed to the increase in diamonds and other precious metals used in its construction. The iPhone 4 Diamond Rose Edition features a rose gold bezel encrusted with 500 diamonds (100 ct) on the front and 53 diamonds on the Apple logo on the back. The main navigation button features a 7.4 ct pink diamond set in platinum, with an option to swap it for a rare 8 ct single-cut diamond.

This iPhone 4 Diamond Rose, the most expensive phone in the world, was completed with a total cost of $8 million. The bezel is handcrafted from rose gold and features approximately 500 individual perfect diamonds totaling over 100 carats. The back is made of rose gold, with the Apple logo crafted from gold and complemented by 53 diamonds. The main navigation button is crafted from platinum with a 7.4 ct pink diamond, and an optional 8 ct perfect single-cut pink diamond can replace it. The phone is presented in a luxurious custom-made pink granite case lined with premium Nubuck leather, weighing 7 kg.

Value: $8 million.

You might think that phones costing several thousand dollars are expensive, but you haven’t seen the Stuart Hughes iPhone 4S Elite Gold. Valued at a stunning $9.4 million, the iPhone 4S Elite Gold is considered the world’s most expensive phone. Crafted by the same creator behind the $8.5 million iPad 2 Gold History Edition, this exceptional phone is handcrafted from rose gold and adorned with 500 perfect diamonds. It comes in a platinum case featuring rare gemstones and even polished original T-Rex bones. Only two units of the iPhone 4S Elite Gold were ever produced.

The unique mobile phone, costing a total of $9.4 million, features a bezel handcrafted from rose gold with around 500 flawless diamonds totaling over 100 carats. The back of the Stuart Hughes iPhone 4S Elite Gold is made from 24ct gold, with an Apple logo crafted from 24ct gold and complemented by 53 diamonds. The main navigation button is made of gold and houses an 8.6ct diamond. Additionally (not shown in the image) is a flawless 7.4ct pink diamond that can replace the existing one. The phone comes in a solid platinum case with polished original T-Rex dinosaur bones and rare gemstones such as Opal, Pietersite, Charoite, Rutile Quartz, and Star Sunstone. This device has a 64GB capacity, and only two exclusive units were ever created.

Value: $9.4 million.

When it comes to the best mobile phones in the world, it’s a difficult choice. With so many smartphones on the market offering a range of features, selecting one that stands out can be challenging. Enter the world’s most expensive phone ever sold. Some may argue that it is the best smartphone ever made. The Falcon Supernova iPhone 6 Pink Diamond wasn’t made by Apple, but by the American luxury brand Falcon, customized after the iPhone 6. It features a 4.7-inch display with an IPS screen and a resolution of 750 x 1334 pixels. The first person to own this luxurious device was Nita Ambani, the wife of Asia’s wealthiest man, Mukesh Ambani.

The storage capacity of the Falcon Supernova iPhone 6 Pink Diamond is straightforward, without any frills. It comes with 1GB of RAM, which cannot be upgraded like other smartphones. However, it has internal storage options of 16GB, with variations available in 32GB, 64GB, and 128GB. The phone includes two cameras: a front camera and a rear 8 MP camera with autofocus and HDR, standard features found in regular smartphones. The Falcon Supernova iPhone 6 Pink Diamond is available in three colors – 24-carat gold, rose gold, and platinum. Its back is decorated with pink diamonds, which is why it commands such a high price.

Value: 48.5 million USD.

Vertu has long been a prominent symbol in the mobile phone world, catering exclusively to the ultra-wealthy who are willing to spend extraordinary amounts on a phone. The price of Vertu phones is determined by their exceptional craftsmanship and the use of premium materials. Sapphire glass, steel treated with unique surface techniques, and leather are just the beginning; naturally, expensive materials like gold, silver, platinum, diamonds, and other high-end elements are used to create their exclusive designs.

Vertu, a luxury mobile brand now owned by a Chinese company, recently unveiled a new limited-edition phone called the Signature Cobra. The Vertu Signature Cobra was introduced with a price tag of $310,000 USD and quickly became one of the world’s most expensive phones. Vertu confirmed that only eight units of the Signature Cobra will be available worldwide. The phone features a combination of precious stones, created through an intricate inlay process. 439 rubies form the shape of a cobra, with two sparkling emeralds as its eyes.

The standout feature of the Vertu Signature Cobra is its design by the French jewelry brand Boucheron. The phone’s cobra design is adorned with rubies and two emerald eyes, and it is rumored to contain additional precious gems. The new Vertu Signature Cobra Limited Edition stays true to the design elements of the original Signature phone. According to GizChina, the phone consists of 388 individual components and is hand-assembled in the UK to ensure precision.

Value: $310,000 USD.

Following its global success, GoldVish unveiled its latest masterpiece in the world of mobile phones: the GoldVish Revolution. From March 26 to April 2, GoldVish showcased a collection of exclusive, luxurious phones, including the highly anticipated 'Revolution'. At Baselworld 2009, several intriguing luxury phones were introduced, such as the Chairman by Ulysse Nardin and the high-end Revolution series from Swiss brand GoldVish. The GoldVish Revolution is known for its predecessor, the Le Million, a phone priced at an astronomical $1,200,000 USD. The Revolution is priced somewhat lower at around $490,000 USD and features a mechanical watch with visible moving parts, crafted by Frederic Jouvenot.

The handcrafted GoldVish Revolution mobile phone represents a true revolution in the luxury phone world, offering a unique and opulent experience. GoldVish collaborated exclusively with award-winning Swiss watchmaker Frédéric Jouvenot. Their combined craftsmanship brings the finest Swiss luxury of GoldVish together with Jouvenot’s extraordinary handmade movements. The chronograph movement by Jouvenot includes a column wheel, an automatic winding system, and a patented watch face. While the manufacturer claims it uses the “latest mobile technology,” no details on the specs have been provided.

GoldVish Revolution is crafted from 18-carat white and pink gold and is set with 29 carats of VVS1 diamonds, featuring the latest mobile technology. The phone is a true work of art, designed by Emmanuel Gueit as part of the GoldVish collection. Gueit remarked, “This masterpiece is a harmonious blend of history, functionality, luxury, and contemporary design that makes this timepiece and mobile phone one, something entirely new.” The GoldVish Revolution will be released in a very limited run of just 9 units worldwide, produced only on special request.

Value: $488,150 USD.

The Gresso Luxor Las Vegas Jackpot has arrived, shattering records and joining the ranks of seven-figure phones. Priced at an astounding $1 million, this luxury device is the creation of Russian company Gresso, known for its extravagant handsets. The Gresso Luxor Las Vegas Jackpot is a limited edition, with only three units available, each bearing a unique serial number etched on its back, similar to the previously launched Le Million.

What sets this phone apart and justifies its staggering price is the front face, which is covered in 45.5K black diamonds. The frame, a mere 12mm thick, is crafted from 180 grams of pure gold. The keyboard of the Gresso Luxor Las Vegas Jackpot features 17 polished sapphire keys, each engraved by hand with laser precision, and weighs 32K. For those who can't quite stretch to the Las Vegas Jackpot, there is a more affordable alternative: the Gresso Luxor Las Vegas. This version, made from solid gold and African Blackwood aged for 200 years, removes the diamonds and reduces the price to a still eye-watering $20,000. The keys are hand-polished sapphire crystals, and the device still comes encased in a solid gold frame weighing 180 grams.

Value: $1 Million USD.