$11,000 onwards
Vertu Signature Touch
This high-end handset redefines the meaning of a luxury smartphone
Gagandeep Singh Sapra Gagandeep Singh Sapra 16 Jul, 2014
This high-end handset redefines the meaning of a luxury smartphone
Vertu is redefining what a luxury smartphone should be with its Signature Touch. Featuring a Quad-Core Snapdragon 2.3 GHz processor, a 4.7-inch sapphire crystal full high definition screen and handcrafted finish, this smartphone is a sure winner.
Its acoustics, tuned in collaboration with B&O, feature Dolby Digital Plus virtual surround sound processing and stereo speakers. This hi-fi audio system is matched with a full HD 473dpi display, the highest definition available for a 4.7-inch screen.
By optimising connectivity options over all popular LTE, WCDMA, GSM and DC-HSPA+ bands, Vertu ensures you get the best coverage anywhere in the world.
To take a selfie or make a video call, this phone features a 2.3 megapixel front camera, and a 13 megapixel Hasselblad certified rear camera. The camera has autofocus and twin flash.
The Signature Touch offers a talk time of up to 15 hours and a standby of 380 hours; it can charge using a microUSB cable as well as wirelessly. It features NFC for wireless connection options, and has 64 gigabytes of internal storage. It also supports USB On- The-Go for additional storage.
This smartphone comes in eight different styles: Jet Calf, Claret Calf, Pure Jet, Pure Jet Red Gold Mixed Metals, Seaspray Lizard, Damson Lizard, Pure Navy Lizard and Jet Alligator. Vertu also promises to bring out a range of cases in complementary materials and colours.
Also included with the Signature Touch are global WiFi access with iPass, anti-theft and an encryption service from Silent Circle that ensures your voice calls, video calls and text messages are all encrypted. This smartphone also gives you access to Vertu Life, which offers a personalised selection of exclusive privileges, unrestricted access to elite events and complimentary access to a wide range of exclusive private member clubs around the world.
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