The iPhone 5 Black Diamond is not a regular Apple product but rather 
a luxury customization of the standard iPhone 5, created by renowned 
luxury designer Stuart Hughes. It was introduced in 2013 as one of 
the most expensive smartphones ever made, valued at $15 million.


Features and Specifications:

 

• The device is encased in solid gold (approximately 135 grams of 24-karat gold).

• The back panel features a handmade design with 53 diamonds embedded in the Apple logo.

• A rare black diamond, weighing 26 carats, is embedded as the home button.

• Approximately 600 white diamonds encrust the chassis.

 

Technical Specifications (Base Model iPhone 5)



Display: 4-inch Retina Display (1136 x 640 resolution).

Processor: Apple A6 chip.

Camera: 8 MP rear camera, 1.2 MP front-facing camera.

Storage: Available in 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB variants.

Operating System: Initially launched with iOS 6 (upgradable to iOS 10.3.4).

Battery: Up to 8 hours of talk time on 3G.

Connectivity: 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0.


The customization took approximately 9 weeks to complete. 
Each unit is handcrafted, making it a one-of-a-kind collector's item.

 
Price

The iPhone 5 Black Diamond was priced at $15 million, 
making it a statement of extreme luxury and exclusivity. 
This price reflects the use of rare materials like the black 
diamond and gold, as well as the intricate craftsmanship. 
This device is considered a collector’s luxury item rather than 
a practical everyday smartphone. It stands as an example of combining 
technology with high-end jewelry craftsmanship.