A simple phone can sometimes cost millions of dollars.

Over the years, mobile phones have continued to witness technological advancements, as their importance to today's digital world cannot be overemphasized. This is why today; the most popular phones are smartphones owned by more than seven billion humans globally. Despite their similarities, smartphones still differ based on specializations, features, operating systems, and even price. These factors, and many more like luxury and exquisiteness, are why smartphone owners may prefer one to another. However, in this article, we will look at the world's top ten most expensive phones today.

10 Vertu Signature Cobra ($310,000)

As one of Vertu's finest and most expensive smartphones, the Signature Cobra was released in 2017. In addition to the phone's gold body, the jeweled cobra around it is also studded with white diamonds and rubies. This smartphone has a 5.2-inch FHD display, a 1080X1920 pixel resolution, a 21 MP rear camera, and a 2.1 MP front camera. Besides running Android 5.1, it is equipped with 4G LTE, 64GB ROM, and 4GB RAM. In today's market, this phone would cost at least $310,000.

9 Goldvish Revolution ($488,150)

With only thirty-two pieces created, the Goldvish Revolution was launched in 2009 by the famous Swedish company, Goldvish. The phone's exquisite exterior includes gold, fine leather, and diamonds. With a sapphire glass screen 2.2 inches in size and gold navigation, it stands out from the crowd. This phone is capable of switching languages seamlessly while providing enough space to store up to 1000 contacts. There is a price tag of around $488,150 on this phone today.

8 Goldvish Le Million ($1 Million)

When it was released by the Swiss manufacturer, Goldvish in 2006, the Goldvish Le Million phone made it into the Guinness Book of Records for being the most exclusive and most expensive phone in the world. Its exterior comprises 8-karat white gold, 120 carats of VVS-1 diamonds, and a Saphire glass display exclusively designed by popular designer Emmanuel Gueit. As a limited-edition phone, only three units were produced, each costing $1 million.

7 Gresso Luxor Las Vegas Jackpot ($1 million)

Released in 2010, this phone is part of a limited-edition series of only three units, made with up to 120 grams of gold and black diamond. While its internal functionality may not match today's smartphones, its exterior screams luxury and class. Its display features a screen size of 320X240 pixel resolution, functioning with a 2MP Rear camera. Its 860mAh battery allows callers up to 6 hours of talk time and a standby time of 300 hours. To acquire this phone today, one would be willing to fork out a whopping $1 million.

6 Diamond Crypto Smartphone ($1.3 million)

When the Diamond Crypto Smartphone was released in 2006, it was described as the phone for the "rich and Paranoid" by many critics due to its price and luxury. Its body is made of 18-carat rose gold and platinum and it was the most secure phone in the world at the time. The phone's security ensures that its processor, phone call, SMS, e-mail, etc. can all be encrypted by its owners. The phone cost is one of the most expensive today, costing $1.3 million.

5 iPhone 3G Kings Button ($2.5 million)

When the phone launched in the middle of the world crisis in 2009, many believed its designer, Austrian Jeweler Peter Aloisson was delusional. However, the rich and powerful found the phone made up of 18-carat gold-yellow, white gold, and rose gold very attractive and worthy. The phone's body comprises 138 brilliant quality cut diamonds, with its home button also featuring a rare 6.6-carat diamond. The aesthetically pleasing phone costs $2.5 million today.