Nokia 8810 - Mobile phone - In original box

This Nokia 8810 for sale with serial number/IMEI 490525706015974 was produced in February 1999 and has been very carefully cared for by its owner ever since.

Highlights:
- Complete with original packaging (CIB)
- Matching Numbers
- Very good condition with only minimal/very slight signs of use
- SIM Lock Free
- Successfully tested for function
- Slider mechanism works flawlessly

Condition:
- Very good with only light signs of use
- Display and slider front show only minimal signs of wear
- Left side: slight wear (tiny scratches) near the volume buttons
- Right side: minimal signs of wear
- Back: the back of the battery shows signs of wear (scratches) – see image
A replacement battery is available, so it can be swapped if desired
- Original packaging shows age-related wear – see images

Included:
- Nokia 8810 handset including battery
- Original packaging (matching numbers)
- Original manual
- Original Nokia charger

The Nokia 8810 from 1998 is regarded as very rare among vintage mobiles and is an extremely sought-after collectible. On collector rarity scales it is often categorized as 2 out of 5 ("Rare"), meaning that globally, only a few pieces per month are traded in functional original condition on the platforms.
The 8810 was not a mass-produced device. It was an outrageously expensive status symbol for business customers, with a original price of almost 1,000 euros. Accordingly, sales figures were low.
Why is it so rare?
The former top model was a revolution in 1998
The Nokia 8810 represents a milestone in mobile communications history as it was the first true luxury phone released in 1998. It revolutionized industrial design by being the first mainstream mobile phone to feature a fully integrated internal antenna. The technological revolution: No antenna anymore. Before the Nokia 8810 appeared in 1998, external stub antennas were standard on every mobile phone. Internal antenna: Nokia engineers managed to place the antenna entirely inside the housing for the first time.
Without the bothersome antenna, the device was extremely pocket-sized and fit easily in any pocket.
The Nokia 8810 was deliberately positioned as a status symbol and premium product for the luxury segment.
Codename: Zippo. Chrome look: The highly polished, reflective metal surface gave the phone a futuristic appearance.

Key technical data:
Weight: 118 grams including battery. Display: Monochrome graphic display with green backlight. Memory: Space for up to 250 contact entries. Connectivity: GSM 900 (single-band) and an infrared interface (IrDA) for data transfer. Extras: Integrated calculator, alarm clock, and games (including the classic Snake).

This is a private sale.
The sale is conducted without any warranty or liability for defects. Exchanges and returns are excluded.
Liability for damages due to injury to health, body or life and for gross negligence and/or intentional violations of my duties as the seller remains unrestricted.