collectors and the enduring allure of the original iPhone 4GB model
A sealed copy of the first iPhone with 4 GB of memory was sold at auction. While the initial price of the parcel stood at 17 thousand dollars, the final price after two days climbed to 130,027 dollars (about 12 million rubles), according to reports from 9to5Mac [citation].
The record suggests that this iPhone 2G did not surpass the prior year’s sales peak, where three similar devices fetched prices ranging from 133 to 190 thousand dollars [citation].
Apple ceased production of the original iPhone with 4GB of internal memory shortly after its 2007 launch, preferring the more popular 8GB variant. Because the 4GB model was limited, it is regarded as a rare collectible item on today’s market, with the supply estimated to be twenty times smaller than its 8GB successor – a factor that amplifies its value for collectors.
The iPhone 2G was unveiled on January 9, 2007, and reached US stores on June 29 of that year. Although labeled as 2G, this device represents the first iPhone in the product line. The most recent official firmware for this model was iPhone OS 3.1.3. The device faced criticism for lacking 3G connectivity, a feature that would appear in the next generation, the iPhone 3G [citation].
In related news, Xiaomi has recently spotlighted a budget-friendly Poco smartphone that showcases a flagship-inspired design, signaling continued competition and evolution in the mid-range segment [citation].