Motorola StarTAC (1996)

The world’s first true clamshell phone, the StarTAC was revolutionary in both design and concept. Weighing just 88 grams, it was astonishingly light for its time. With its flip mechanism that felt almost magical, vibration alert feature, and sleek profile, the StarTAC became an instant icon. At around $1,000, it wasn’t cheap, but that didn’t stop it from selling over 60 million units worldwide. This wasn’t just a phone – it was the device that made mobile phones fashionable.