What is 10 facts about the first cell phone?

The first cell phone, the Motorola DynaTAC 8000X, was released in 1983. It measured about 10 inches in height and weighed approximately 2.5 pounds. The device offered just 30 minutes of talk time and took around 10 hours to recharge. Priced at nearly $4,000 at launch, it marked the beginning of mobile communication technology.