Phones in movies and TV shows often add a unique touch to a character’s personality or the time period of a scene. From action-packed films like Bullet Train to iconic shows like The Blacklist, different mobile devices have made their mark on screen. Whether it’s a flip phone in NCIS or a rugged smartphone in Special Ops: Lioness, these details help build authenticity. Some models, like the Nokia used by Bella Swan in Twilight, have even become nostalgic for fans. This list highlights some of the most memorable appearances of mobile phones in entertainment.
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A T-Mobile mobile phone appears in “The Devil Wears Prada” (2006).
Karl Urban, as Billy Butcher, uses an LG smartphone in “The Boys” Season 2 Episode 7 (2020).
Sony Ericsson Walkman cell phones are featured in “Bullet Train” (2022).
Aaron Taylor-Johnson, as Tangerine, uses a Sony Xperia mobile phone in “Bullet Train” (2022).
Cole Hauser, as Rip Wheeler, uses an Alcatel phone in “Yellowstone” Season 3 Episode 10 (2020).
The Samsung K5 mobile phone is used by Fergie in the “Fergalicious” (2009) music video.
James Spader, as Raymond “Red” Reddington, uses an LG mobile phone in “The Blacklist” Season 7 Episode 6 (2019).
A Motorola Android smartphone is used in “Chicago P.D.” Season 6 Episode 21 (2019).
Mark Harmon, as Leroy Jethro Gibbs, uses a Motorola i850 flip phone in “NCIS” Season 16 Episode 24 (2019).
A Vertu phone appears in “Bullet Train” (2022).
Samsung Galaxy smartphones are seen in “Charmed” Season 2 Episode 5 (2019).
James Spader, as Raymond “Red” Reddington, uses an LG flip phone in “The Blacklist” Season 8 Episode 9 (2021).
Kristen Stewart, as Bella Swan, uses a Nokia mobile phone in “Twilight” (2008).
Zoe Saldaña, as Joe, uses a Unihertz Atom XL rugged smartphone in “Special Ops: Lioness” Season 1 Episode 8 (2023).
Eric Stonestreet uses an Apple iPhone in “Modern Family” Season 9 Episode 5 – It’s the Great Pumpkin, Phil Dunphy (2017).
Keanu Reeves, as Neo, uses a Nokia 8110 cell phone in “The Matrix” (1999).
A Samsung SPH-N270 mobile phone is featured in “The Matrix Reloaded” (2003).
Sprint, Samsung, and Motorola phones appear in “The Departed” (2006).
A BlackBerry x Verizon mobile phone is seen in “Jack Reacher” (2012).
Dean Norris, as Hank Schrader, uses a Samsung Hello Kitty mobile phone in “Breaking Bad” Season 5 Episode 13 – To’hajiilee (2012).
Aaron Paul, as Jesse Pinkman, uses a Samsung cell phone in “Breaking Bad” Season 4 Episode 12 – End Times (2011).
Bryan Cranston, as Walter White, uses an AT&T cell phone in “Breaking Bad” Season 5 Episode 13 – To’hajiilee (2012).
A Motorola phone is used in “The Sopranos” Season 5 Episode 12, (2004).
An iPhone 6/6s appears in “Billions” Season 1 Episode 4 (2016).
Jonathan uses a Sony Xperia smartphone in “Hotel Transylvania 2” (2015).
