A few decades back, there was a time when the Finnish corporation Nokia was the largest vendor of mobile phones worldwide. The brand was celebrated for manufacturing phones with a battery that lasted for days and not only that. Nokia mobile phones were a synonym for durability. They are still labeled as indestructible even today and although the glory days are long gone, it cannot be argued that Nokia introduced some of the most iconic, but also most peculiar phones that hit the market. Let’s have a look at some of them:

Nokia 9000 Communicator (released in 1996)

This legendary phone came equipped with a QWERTY keyboard and you were able to not only make calls but also browse the internet and check your email correspondence. One of the executives at Nokia said back then that the phone was 5 years ahead of its competitors. It’s obvious downside was that it was quite heavy with its 400 grams. 

Nokia 7600 (released in 2003)

The teardrop-shaped phone was Nokia’s second device with 3G technology. It sported a keypad that was spread around the display which made it a bit awkward to use. If you wanted to send text messages or simply use the menu you had to use both hands. 

Nokia 7280 (released in 2004)

It seems like Nokia was probably trying to target the female population with this model of phone, considering that it looks very similar to lipstick, both in its shape and size. It is sound to say that it served more as a fashion statement and less as a useful device. It had a small screen that doubled as a mirror when turned off. 

Nokia N93 (released in 2006)

Described as the most advanced camera phone from Nokia at the time, N93 was marketed mainly as a camcorder. It had a 2.4-inch 262k color QVGA display and a 3.2-megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics. Additionally, it could be turned into different positions and twisted into almost any layout.

Nokia 7700 (never released)

The phone that never made it to the market – that’s the Nokia 7700. This model was announced in 2003, the same year it was designed and developed but unfortunately (or fortunately) it didn’t make the cut. It was another rather strangely shaped device from the Finnish brand that was intended to be a business-focused smartphone. It was supposed to feature a color touchscreen display, web browser, office suite, camera, FM radio, and USB.