17 strange phones of the past, whose design causes surprise and delight (18 photos)

The 2000s can be called one of the most intense periods in terms of inventions. At this time, amazing things were created with no less amazing designs. Mobile phones deserve special attention in this regard. They were unique because they needed to stand out from competitors' products.





Large manufacturers were not afraid to experiment and share their most incredible developments with the world. As a result, numerous devices were born that are more reminiscent of outlandish devices from science fiction films than means of communication.

For the sake of curiosity and nostalgia, we invite you to take a look at some examples of mobile devices that will probably never be in fashion.

Xperia purity - released 2009



It was an amazing phone of average functionality, but with an important feature - a completely transparent TFT screen.

Nokia 7280 Review - released 2004





This model is loved by many for its bizarre shape. It resembled anything: a voice recorder, a cosmetic product, an accessory, but definitely not a telephone.

Samsung Serenata - year of manufacture 2007



Nokia N-Gage - year of manufacture 2004



Motorola Flipout MB511 - year of manufacture 2010



Motorola Aura - year of manufacture 2008



Haier P7 - year of manufacture 2005



No, this is not a writing pen! This phone model was once incredibly fashionable and belonged to the fashion segment.

Siemens Xelibri - year of manufacture 2003



Nokia N93 - year of release 2003



Nokia 7610 - year of manufacture 2004



Samsung Serene - year of manufacture 2005



Nokia 7600 - year of manufacture 2003



Fancy buttons, unusual shapes of the case and display - developers added all this to phone models in order to achieve certain capabilities and attract the attention of potential buyers.

The Nokia 3650 - year of release 2003



Samsung SPH-N270 - year of manufacture 2003



Motorola V100 - year of manufacture 2000



Virgin Mobile Lobster 700TV - year of manufacture 2006



Fly z300 - year of manufacture 2005