Prototype of original iPhone model worth R$2.6 million

Introduced in January 2007 first iPhone It went on sale on June 29 of that year with the promise of revolutionizing the mobile market. YouTuber Luke Miani posted a video showing several prototypes of the original model on Thursday (29) to celebrate the iPhone’s 15th anniversary.

In the collection, which also belongs to Youtuber DongleBookPro, first generation mobile phone apple, it is possible to check the design and see the programs available on the device. Some of the units stand out, one from 2006 and the other with a plastic screen replaced with glass before the release.

In the middle of the set are two other units with parts supply labels on the back and running test software that simulates the iPod’s command ring. Despite, the two The 2007 iPhone prototypes shown in the video attract even more attention due to their rarity.

According to Miani, each of these two pre-release models of the first iPhone, worth $500,000, equivalent to R$2.6 million at the daily exchange rate. So, the two rare pieces together are worth more than R$5 million.

Single camera, no App Store and low memory

The original iPhone model, which arrived in stores priced at US$499 (R$2,500), was very different from the current versions. Without the selfie camera, it only had a 2MP rear lens and didn’t have many apps based on pre-installed by the Cupertino giant or carrier either (there was no App Store).

Storing photos, music and large amounts of files can be a challenge as the initial version only has 4GB, 8GB and 16GB internal memory options. Despite this, the phone hit 1 million units in a little over two months.