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Top 5 Most Expensive Phones In The World

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1 year ago

June 25, 2024

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In an age where smartphones are everywhere, a select few devices stand out not just for their advanced features but also for their staggering price tags.

These high-end gadgets combine cutting-edge technology with luxurious design elements, appealing to those who desire both performance and prestige. From handcrafted cases encrusted with precious gems to limited editions boasting the latest innovations, the most expensive smartphones in the world represent the pinnacle of mobile luxury and sophistication.

Here is a list of the top 10 most expensive smartphones today, per report from Relife Tech UK. Highlighted is also what makes each of these elite devices truly exceptional and worthy of their eye-popping prices.

5: iPhone 3G Kings Button- $2.5 Million

Designed by Peter Aloisson, the iPhone 3G Kings Button is priced at $2.5 million. It features 18-carat yellow, white, and rose gold, with the white gold section adorned with 138 brilliant-cut diamonds. The home button is a 6.6-carat diamond, making it one of the most luxurious phones in the world.

4. Gold Striker iPhone 3GS Supreme – $3.2 Million

The Goldstriker iPhone 3GS Supreme by Stuart Hughes costs $3.2 million. Made from 22-carat gold and weighing 270 grams, it has 136 diamonds on the bezel and 53 diamonds on the Apple logo. The home button is a 7.1-carat single-cut diamond. It comes in a solid granite box with top-grain leather and Kashmir gold.

3. iPhone 4 Diamond Rose Edition – $8 Million

The iPhone 4 Diamond Rose Edition, worth $8 million, is the third most expensive phone, with only two units made. It has 500 carats of diamonds and is crafted from solid rose gold. The Apple logo features 53 diamonds, and the home button is a 7.4-carat pink diamond. It is presented in a solid granite box.

2. iPhone 4S Elite Gold by Stuart Hughes – $9.4 Million

The iPhone 4S Elite Gold, designed by Stuart Hughes, is the second most expensive phone globally at $9.4 million. It features a rosewood bezel with over 500 diamonds totaling more than 100 carats. The back and Apple logo are made of 24-carat gold, with the logo encrusted with 53 diamonds. The home button has an 8.6-carat diamond, with a 7.4-carat diamond as a backup. The phone comes in a platinum chest containing T-Rex bone fragments and rare gemstones.

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

The Falcon Supernova iPhone 6 Pink Diamond, worth $48.5 million, is the world’s most expensive phone. Owned by Nita Ambani, it is crafted from 24-carat gold with a large pink diamond on the back. Designed by Falcon Luxury, it comes in pink gold and platinum variants, with pink gold being more sought after. Despite its luxurious design, it features an 8-megapixel main camera, a 1.2-megapixel front camera, a fingerprint scanner, and enhanced security options.

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Again, Russia Claims Another Village In Ukraine’s Region

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16 hours ago

August 25, 2025

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The Russian army Monday claimed to have captured another village in Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region, moving deeper into Ukrainian territory as peace efforts stall.

Russian forces are slowly but steadily gaining ground in costly battles for largely devastated areas in eastern and central Ukraine, normally with few inhabitants or intact buildings left.

Russia’s defence ministry said its forces had seized the settlement of Zaporizke in the region, which Russian troops recently advanced into for the first time in the three-and-a-half-year offensive.

Kyiv denies that Russian troops have gained a foothold in the Dnipropetrovsk region, an important industrial hub.

After another push by US President Donald Trump to broker a Ukraine-Russia summit, hopes for peace dimmed when Russia last week ruled out any immediate meeting between presidents Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky.

The central region of Dnipropetrovsk has previously been largely spared from fighting that has ravaged swathes of eastern and southern Ukraine, until Russia said its forces broke through in July.

Dnipropetrovsk is not one of the five Ukrainian regions — Donetsk, Kherson, Lugansk, Zaporizhzhia and Crimea — that Moscow has publicly claimed as Russian territory.

Ukraine said Russia had launched over 100 drones Monday, killing a 37-year old civilian driver and wounding two people in the northeastern Sumy region.

Moscow said Kyiv had launched about two dozen drones targeting western Russia

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US Comedian Reggie Carroll Shot Dead In Mississippi

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17 hours ago

August 25, 2025

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A United States comedian, Reginald “Reggie” Carroll, has been shot dead in Southaven, Mississippi.

The 52-year-old Carroll, widely known as the Knockout King of Comedy, was reportedly killed on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, after sustaining multiple gunshot wounds.

The Southaven Police Department confirmed the incident in a Facebook statement on Saturday.

“Southaven officers located one male victim suffering from gunshot wounds.

“The officers and medical personnel provided life saving techniques but the individual succumbed to his injuries,” the statement partly read.

The victim was later identified as Carroll, a Baltimore native.

Police said one suspect was arrested and charged with his murder.

“One male is in custody and has been charged with the murder of Reginald Carroll.

“Our thoughts are with the family of Mr. Carroll.

“Thank you to the community for their patience and understanding,” the department added.

The police further assured that there was no ongoing threat to residents, describing the case as “an isolated shooting.”

Carroll, who built his career in stand-up comedy, gained national recognition touring with Katt Williams and headlining his own showcase, Knockout Kings of Comedy.

He also featured in the 2000 edition of Showtime at the Apollo, appeared on the UPN sitcom The Parkers alongside Mo’Nique and Countess Vaughn, and starred in the 2022 television film Rent & Go.

In 2023, he produced the stand-up special Knockout Kings of Comedy.

The Southaven Police Department disclosed that an investigation into his death is ongoing.

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US Defends New Social Media Vetting For Nigerian Visa Applicants

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August 25, 2025

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The U.S. Mission in Nigeria on Monday reaffirmed that the safety and security of the United States remain the cornerstone of its visa application and decision-making process.

The US said this following its directive last week that mandates Nigerians to disclose all social media usernames and handles used over the past five years as part of the visa application process.

US Mission said Nigerian visa applicants must provide a comprehensive list of their social media profiles on the DS-160 visa application form, and warned that omitting the information could lead to visa denials.

Reacting to the development, the Federal Government said US citizens intending to visit Nigeria will be subjected to the same measures.

“The best we can do is to carry out reciprocal action. Some people from the US might want to apply for a visa, and we will adopt the same measures,” spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, said last Monday.

However, in a statement released Monday on X, the US Mission said prospective visa applicants undergo careful vetting to maintain a safe and welcoming environment in the US.

It said, “The safety and security of the United States is at the heart of every #USVisa application and decision process.

“That’s why prospective applicants undergo careful screening to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for all.”

The Mission added, “These measures help protect American citizens and communities while supporting secure and responsible travel.”