Tech world records: What the most expensive smartphone and robot can do

Tengrinews.kz - Imagine a phone for 48.5 million dollars, a robot for 75 million, and a TV, the cost of which exceeds the price of luxury housing. This is not fiction, but reality! In the world of technology, there are devices that amaze not only with their cost but also with their exceptional design and capabilities.

The most expensive phone

In 2014, the standard iPhone 6 cost about 160 000–210 000 tenge, depending on the model. However, at the same time, the Falcon Supernova iPhone 6 Pink Diamond Edition was valued at almost $50 million (more than 23.2 billion tenge) – an incredible amount! In terms of technical specifications, it was almost no different from the regular version, but its body was made of 24-karat gold, and the back panel was decorated with a rare pink diamond.

The most expensive robot expert Atlas by Boston Dynamics

Atlas is the most dynamic humanoid robot in the world, created to perform difficult tasks for robotics, such as walking, jumping, and manipulating objects.

The cost of the robot is about $75 million.

Created after years of research, this robot is capable of moving with extraordinary grace, speed and agility, opening up new horizons for the widespread use of humanoid robots in the near future.

The most expensive TV

The Stuart Hughes Prestige HD Supreme Rose Edition TV is valued at $2.25 million. What makes up that price? It has a 55-inch screen framed by 28 kilograms of 18-karat rose gold.

The frame is adorned with 72 round brilliant diamonds of 1 carat each and encrusted with amethysts and amber. The inside of the frame is hand-finished with alligator skin.

The most expensive game console

The Nintendo Wii Supreme is the most expensive gaming console in the world, costing $481,250. This exclusive version of the standard Nintendo Wii was created by designer Stuart Hughes. The console's body is covered with 2.5 kilograms of 22-karat gold, and the front buttons are encrusted with 78 diamonds weighing a total of 19.5 carats. Only three copies of this unique console were released.

The most expensive headphones

Focal Utopia by Tournaire are exclusive headphones worth about $120 000, created in collaboration with jewelers Philippe and Matthieu Tournaire. Their unique design includes 18-karat gold and diamonds, and the philosophical symbol of the Tournaire Trilogy reflects the evolution of life. Equipped with 40mm isodynamic drivers, these headphones deliver exceptional sound quality by combining high-quality materials such as carbon fiber and aluminum-magnesium alloy with outstanding design.

The most expensive camera

The Leica 0-series camera is not just a camera, but a real collector's item that was sold at auction for a record $15 million. This unique model, which was in the personal use of Oskar Barnack, one of the founders of the company, is considered one of the rarest cameras in history. Its sale at auction became an event in the world of collecting, where its rarity and historical value significantly increased the price.

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