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Photos: Unboxing the Nokia 8800 Arte and Sapphire Arte

Every now and then a phone comes along that breaks the mould, a phone that makes you think, "I bet you that costs a bundle" -- and right now that phone is the Nokia 8800 Arte.

Available to buy in black or sapphire-encrusted brown versions, this is a phone designed for people who want something different and are prepared to pay for it. 'It' mainly being a honking great box.

As long as your bank account permits it, you can pick up a SIM-free Nokia 8800 Arte for £600 to £700, or for less on a monthly contract from several major networks, including Orange and O2 (via Carphone Warehouse). Click through for lots more shots of the Arte coming out of its hilariously over-the-top cocoon. -Andrew Lim

Update: Read our full Nokia 8800 Arte review

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