New Solar-Powered iPhone X Hits the Shelves, Priced Over $4,500

iPhone lovers with very deep pockets will be delighted to know that a new solar-powered iPhone X is now out in the market.

The $4,500-worth iPhone X was released by the Russian accessory maker, Caviar, and is being officially called “Tesla,” according to Apple Insider. The same report notes that Caviar is hoping to give the first assembled iPhone X Tesla to Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla Inc. very much known for its electric vehicles.

Seeing smartphone cases packed with a power bank is nothing new. But this pricey accessory iPhone X accessory is offering a completely new innovation since it will power the device through solar energy that will be transferred into its own dedicated battery.

Meanwhile, the case that holds the solar panel reportedly does not seem to be removable as it appears to be directly connected to the actual iPhone X body. This means people planning to buy this expensive device should expect a more bulky feel to it compared to the standard iPhone X designs. In fact, Apple Insider added that the iPhone X Tesla’s thickness was bumped up to 16.2mm from the original design’s 7.7mm.

Based on photos available online for Caviar’s iPhone X Tesla, there is a gold-tinted lining that goes around the solar panel. Beside the rear cameras, Caviar has also placed the case’s branding in the same color that reads “Tesla Limited Edition.”

Despite having an actual solar panel attached to the iPhone X all the time, Caviar was reportedly able to maintain the device’s IP67 water and dust resistance feature.

As of this writing, Caviar has already started selling the iPhone X Tesla through their official online store. The limited edition device is available in 64GB and 256GB variants that are priced 284,000 Russian Rubles (around $4,590) and 299,000 Russian Rubles (around $4,835).