20 Most Expensive Phones In The World

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Some phone brands in the world can confidently brag about having the most expensive mobile phones in the world, and they may not be wrong.

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When the most expensive mobile phones in the world are being mentioned, certain phones are expected to grace the list.

You may be expecting to see phones like the recently released iPhone 12 pro max topping the charts, or even the Samsung Galaxy S20. However, the mass-produced iPhone specs do not cut it. For a phone to qualify as one of the most expensive phones that there is, it must possess some distinguishing qualities; usually high-quality leathers, expensive precious stones e.t.c

So, if you were under the impression that your iPhone is worth 1,000 dollars is among the priciest ones in the market, then you might need to reconsider.

20 Most Expensive Phones In The World 2025

Having said that, let’s take look at the top twenty most expensive phones in the world in 2025 with some of their properties. Some of the phones on this list are custom-made, and you may not come across them in the market.

20. Gresso Regal Gold – $6,000

The Gresso Regal Gold is one of the latest edition smartphones of the company’s series. With a price tag of $6,000, the Gresso Regal Gold is one of the most expensive phones in the world.

The phone’s case is made of golden PVD-coated titanium. The regal Gold smartphone runs on a 1.5 GHz quad-core processor and is powered by the Android operating system.

19. Caviar iPhone XS Max – $7,160

A Russian company, Caviar, has customized iPhone XS Max to launch the Caviar iPhone XS Max.

This version has an engraved body on the back, it also has an open-mechanism skeleton on the back. Caviar company has made these phones brighter, lighter, and more expressive.

The customized version comes in different colors, Pink-Gold, Titanium, and black gold. However, out of all of them, the black gold version is the most expensive.

The Caviar iPhone XS Max cost $7,160.

18. Goldvish Eclipse – $7,700

The Goldvish Eclipse officially came to the market in 2016. However, it is equally in demand and has a high price to this day.

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This handmade smartphone is a combination of technology and Swiss craftsmanship. Exotic skin covers its entire body and has a framework of precious metals.

 It has a 5.5-inch scratch-resistant touch screen, It also features an 18K gold frame and diamonds. Likewise, a personal Goldvish assistant will guide you through the entire customization process if you want to purchase this phone.

Purchasing this phone will cost you $7,700.

17. Vertu Aster P Gold – $14,146

The Vertu Aster P smartphone series was launched in 2018. Its luxury version, Vertu Aster P Gold, features several precious metals and gems.

However, a single craftsman makes these smartphones by hand each year. The phone has a grade 5 titanium framework, a 133-carat sapphire glass covers the display, making this phone valuable.

It also comes with a traditional ruby concierge button that connects you to a personal butler. The price of Vertu Aster P gold is $14,146.

16. Sirin Solarin – $16,000

The Sirin Solarin is a privacy-focused Android smartphone. Sirin Labs, an Israeli company, launched these smartphones in 2016.

These phones come in various designs and colors, like Fire Black Carbon Leather with Titanium, Fire Black Carbon Leather with Diamond-like Carbon, Fire Black Carbon Leather with Yellow Gold.

It has over 2600 inner components, which makes it one of the most expensive phones. A Sirin Solarin costs $16,000.

15. Savelli Champagne Gold – $57,000

The Savelli Champagne Gold features an 18 carat rose gold shell with 395 white and cognac diamonds.

It has been described as the “Smartphone of the Queen.” This is because the actual target audience of this phone is women.

The inspiration behind it comes from an 18th-century English artist, William Hogarth. The phone has a feminine touch to it. It also has a curvy design that looks sensuous and slender, the screen is made of scratch-proof sapphire crystal glass.

This phone is available at only exclusive locations, including Harrods in the UK.

A Savelli Champagne Gold phone costs $57,000.

14. Vertu Signature Diamond – $88,000

The Vertu Signature Diamond is one of the most expensive phones in the world with a price tag of $88,000.

Although most of Vertu’s phones are expensive, the Vertu Signature Diamond was launched in 2005, it is decorated with 18-carat gold with diamond edges. Sapphire crystal protects the display of the phone.

However,  it has a polished black ceramic pillow and a gold sim card tray. It also features Bluetooth, an alarm clock, and a calculator. It comes in various colors like red, tan and yellow.

13. iPhone Princess Plus – $176,000

Austrian jeweler and designer Peter Aloisson designed this sleek iPhone Princess Plus.

He customized the phone upon request from a Russian businessman in 2008. The phone has over 138 princess cuts and 180 brilliant-cut diamonds.

An 18K rose gold glams the rims. It is light and small despite the metals used. It is one of the most expensive phones in the world and it cost $176,000.

12. VIPN Black Diamond – $300,000

Designer Jaren Goh created the VIPN Black Diamond for Sony Ericcson in 2007. This phone has mirror detailing, polycarbonate mirror, and organic LED technology as key features.

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It has two diamonds of 3 carats on its body, the navigation buttons also have some diamonds. Although it is relatively older and does not have high-tech features, it is still one of the most expensive phones with a price tag of $300,000.

11. Virtue Signature Cobra – $310,000

This is another expensive phone from Vertu with a price tag of $310,000. The company launched this phone in 2017.

The body of the Vertu Cobra is comprised of 439 rubies. Therefore, it is a limited edition feature phone with only eight units available.

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Moreover, the company even customizes your phone with more gems and precious metals upon request. The screen is solid sapphire. Hence, they are scratch-proof.

Its features are like any other phone, but the price is high only because of the exotic materials used in its manufacture.

10. Goldvish Revolution – $448,000

The Goldvish Revolution is one of the most expensive phones in the world today with a price tag of $448,000.

An 18-carat pink and white gold covers the body of this phone, it is encrusted in more than 23 carats of diamonds. It also features an analog watch with visible moving parts.

The company also claims that they have used high-end technology in its manufacture. They produced only nine units, thus making the phone expensive and exclusive.

9. Gresso Luxor Las Vegas Jackpot – $1 Million

The company Gresso is famous for its luxury and expensive phone. However, they have reached a new high with the Luxor Las Vegas Jackpot.

Over 45.5-carat diamonds cover the front of the phone and 200-year old African Blackwood at the back. It has a total of 180 grams of gold, more than 32 thousand sapphire covers its keypads.

The Gresso Luxor Las Vegas Jackpot cost a whopping $1 million.

8. Goldvish Le Million – $1 Million

This unique phone is one of the most expensive phones in the world. Because it is made with 18 thousand white gold and over 120 thousand diamonds.

The back is covered with expensive and high-quality exotic leather. This phone comes in different colors like white, silver, gold, rose-gold, and yellow It has a unique appearance.

Only limited numbers are available worldwide, contributing to the price of $1 million.

7. Diamond Crypto Smartphone – $1.3 Million

 

This relatively old smartphone continues to be one of the most expensive phones in the world. Russian company JSC Ancort built this phone in collaboration with Austrian jeweler Peter Alisson.

The phone is covered with platinum all over the body, 18 thousand rose gold makes up the navigation keys.

This phone also has over 28 thousand round-cut diamonds exclude 2.3-carat natural blue diamonds. To get this phone will cost you $1.3 million.

6. iPhone 3G Kings Button – $2.5 Million

The iPhone 3G Kings Button first appeared in March 2009 with a price tag of $2.5 million.

This phone is one of the most expensive phones globally as it replaces iPhone’s standard plastic home button with a rare 6.6 thousand diamond.

It comprises 18-carat yellow gold, white gold, and rose gold. The white gold lines with a total of more than 138 brilliant-cut diamonds. Thus, in 2009, it replaced the Diamond Crypto Smartphone to become the world’s most expensive phone.

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5. Goldstriker iPhone 3GS Supreme – $3.2 Million

Goldstriker customized the iPhone 3Gs to create this beautiful phone. The selling price of this phone is $3.2 million, making it one of the most expensive mobile phones in the world.

The company created the design for an Austrian businessman in Liverpool. It Consists of 22 thousand gold and over 136 diamonds.

The navigator button alone features a rare 71 thousand diamonds. They packed it into a 7 kg granite box lined in nubuck leather. The construction price alone for this phone is 2.5 million dollars.

4. Stuart Hughes iPhone 4 Diamond Rose Edition – $8 Million

Stuart Hughes customized the iPhone 4 to create one of the most expensive phones in the world. The total construction cost of this phone is 5 million pounds. It features over 500 individual diamonds set with hands.

The Apple logo is covered with rose gold and 53 diamonds, the main navigation is also covered with platinum that holds a single cut 74 thousand pink diamond.

Likewise, exotic leather covers its back which contributes to its expensive price of $8 million.

3. Stuart Hughest iPhone 4s Elite Gold – $9.4 Million

 

Number three on our list of most expensive phones in the world is another Stuart Hughes-designed expensive phone. The phone has a total construction cost of 6 million pounds with a price tag of $9.4 million.

500 diamonds have been encrusted in this phone, which are over 100 carats. Solid platinum makes up its chest, along with pieces of real, polished dinosaur bones.

The company has added stones like Opal, Pietersite, Charoite, Rutile Quartz, and Star Sunstone. 

2. Black Diamond iPhone 5 – $15.3 Million

A Chinese businessman commissioned U.K.-based craftsman Stuart Hughes to create this phone in 2013. The Black Diamond iPhone 5 has a price tag of $15.3 million.

This 135-gram solid 24-carat gold phone took nine weeks to make. The phone has 600 white diamonds, among which the apple logo boasts 53.

It also has a sapphire on the screen, making it scratch-proof. The home button flaunts a rare 26-carat black diamond. The precious gems in this phone make it one of the second-most expensive phones in the world.

1. Falcon Supernova iPhone 6 Pink Diamond – $48.5 Million

This is the most expensive phone in the world, it was Launched in 2016. The phone belongs to India’s richest man, Mukesh Ambani. This phone has a huge Pink Diamond on the back, it has a platinum, 24-carat gold, and rose gold lining on the rim.

It also has a protection system against been hacked. However, all its other features, including storage and camera, are like any other iPhone 6. The precious diamonds used in the phone make it the most expensive phone in the world.

Currently, it has a price of $48.5 million.

Conclusion

Before a phone can be listed as one of the most expensive in the world it must include special characteristics and features which make it qualified to be classified as the most expensive phone in the world.

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