The Solana Saga smartphone has garnered the unfortunate title of the worst smartphone of the year, as declared by popular YouTuber Marques Brownlee (MKBHD).

Notably, the phone has experienced a surge in demand, leading to a sell-out, which occurred concurrently with an increase in the price of a memecoin developed on the Solana smart contract platform.

Solana Saga Phone Labeled ‘Failure of 2023’

In a comprehensive overview of the leading phones of 2023, Brownlee, a prominent YouTube personality with 18 million subscribers, labeled the Solana Saga phone as the “failure of 2023.” Despite acknowledging its commendable build quality and design, Brownlee strongly cautioned against purchasing the device, deeming it a “terrible idea.”

Notably, the Solana Saga smartphone distinguishes itself through its integration of blockchain technology, specifically tailored to enhance the experience for cryptocurrency users and developers.

The device represents an innovative fusion of advanced mobile technology with Solana’s blockchain capabilities, introducing heightened functionality and connectivity for the crypto community.

Solana Mobile recently announced that its Saga smartphone had sold out, a noteworthy accomplishment since it started shipping the Web3-enabled phones in April. One potential factor contributing to the sales surge is the incentive of receiving free BONK for purchasing the Saga, as indicated on the project’s website.

The decentralized finance (DeFi) crypto wallet Phantom specifies that the reward amounts to 30 million BONK, valued at over $620 at the time of this writing.

The Saga phone also offers additional benefits and rewards, including a free month of access to Helium Mobile, a complimentary toy, and special rewards from apps on Saga’s decentralized application (dApp) Store.

Solana Phones Prices Skyrocket

Solana Saga phone initially faced slow sales, reducing its price to $599 in August., but the situation took a turn as traders