Here’s how much your favorite smartphone increased in price over the last 10 years
Outpacing inflation
It wasn't that long ago that $100 and a two-year contract with your carrier bought you any phone you wanted. They weren't the powerhouse flagship phones we have today, but they were still stylish, and some, like the Razr, were even flip phones. Carrier-exclusive models were everywhere, and it was more about getting you signed up with Cingular or Verizon for the long haul than worrying about the full cost of devices.
