A Russian tech YouTuber unboxes a sealed, never-activated 16GB iPhone 2G from 2007. The phone was purchased for 150,000 rubles (approximately $2,200 USD) and is considered a rare item. The YouTuber examines the phone's packaging and contents, noting the inclusion of a 30-pin dock connector, earbuds, and a SIM card with a 3G icon (although the iPhone 2G did not support 3G). After charging the phone, it briefly turns on, but ultimately fails to boot. The YouTuber discusses the phone's history, the rise of iOS, and the evolution of smartphones over the past decade.
1. The iPhone 2G was released in 2007.
2. The 4 and 8 gigabyte versions of the iPhone 2G are sold at auctions for over $500,000.
3. The 16 gigabyte version of the iPhone 2G was released later than the other versions.
4. The iPhone 2G was sold in a black box, similar to the iPhone 7.
5. The iPhone 2G came with a docking station, a charger, and headphones.
6. The iPhone 2G had a 30-pin regular connector.
7. The iPhone 2G did not have support for third-generation networks.
8. The iPhone 2G had a 3.5-inch screen, which was considered large at the time.
9. The iPhone 2G had a full-size SIM card, not a nano or micro SIM.
10. The iPhone 2G did not have an oleophobic coating on the screen.
11. The iPhone 2G required iTunes to activate the phone.
12. The iPhone 2G was released without Russian language support.
13. The iPhone 2G was not sold in Russia until the jailbreak was available.
14. The iPhone 2G was a "show-off" device, considered prestigious to own.
15. The iPhone 2G was not compatible with modern SIM cards.