The Most Overhyped Smartphones of All Time: 5 That Still Print Money

1️⃣Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max

Apple's glossy keynotes keep the iPhone 15 Pro Max on every wishlist. It's wildly polished, insanely fast, and wrapped in titanium that feels premium. Overpriced? Maybe, but it resells better than most cars.

Address: One Apple Park Way, Cupertino, California, USA

2️⃣Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5

The Galaxy Z Fold5 is the poster child for wow demos that actually make money. It's a tablet in your pocket with excellent multitasking and top-tier screens. The hinge is slimmer, the software is mature, and the status signal is real.

Address: 129 Samsung-ro, Suwon, South Korea

3️⃣Google Glass

Google Glass promised a sci-fi future and delivered a beta that never escaped the Explorer tag. Privacy concerns and limited apps crushed mainstream appeal. It's a case study in hype outpacing readiness.

Address: 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, California, USA

4️⃣RED Hydrogen One

Marketed as a holographic revolution, it landed as a heavy Android with gimmicks. The camera pedigree didn't save middling photos and missing modules. Hype meter: off the charts; value: not so much.

Address: Irvine, California, USA

5️⃣Nothing Phone (1)

The glyph lights turned heads and YouTube made it a darling, but the novelty fades fast. It's a solid mid-range phone, yet the polish doesn't match the noise. A reminder that viral isn't always vital.

Address: London, United Kingdom