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The best mobile design so far, in 2014. This phone is not from Apple’s basket or from Samsung or Sony. ‘New Signature Touch’ is from the most popular luxury phone maker, Vertu. Vertu Signature Touch is pure splendour. This time, Vertu has transcended its own benchmark of perfection.
Vertu Signature Touch outshines all its predecessors, not just in beauty but also in technology. Vertu has for the first time, created a true smartphone that meets the latest benchmark in technology, without any compromise.
Latest software, Android 4.4. A super fast machine, Snapdragon 2.3 Ghz 4-core processor. A massive fuel tank, 2275 mAh battery and an impressive 13 MP camera. Sadly,the massive box of accessories of Vertu Signature Touch luxury phone does not include a wireless charging pad ! That has to be purchased separately.
Vertu Signature Touch: A smartphone fit for a king
We have seen the titanium casing before, expensive leather and the ‘ruby’, as well in several Vertu models. What’s new in new Vertu luxury mobile, Vertu Signature Touch? Lets begin from the inside.
Camera is a Hasselblad- certified snapper with a massive 13 MP sensor. It is accompanied by dual LED flash. Hasselblad is the maker of cameras that documented man’s first Moon landing.
Screen is 4.7 inch sapphire crystal which makes its scratch proof. Resolution behind the tough glass is 1080 pixels with 473dpi.
Audio is perfected by Dolby digital plus virtual surround sound.
Ergonomically designed for the ultimate in comfort, Vertu headphones are made from a strong yet incredibly light frame, constructed from aircraft-grade aluminium. With a soft and supple lamb’s leather finish, they fold flat for convenient carrying.
A 2275 mAh Li-ion battery pumps energy in Vertu Signature Touch. The best battery thus far in any Vertu mobile phone.
Surfing internet, sending mails, loading pics and playing games, will be much smoother and faster because of Qualcomm quad core processor, clocked to 2.3 GHz. Some of the best smartphones from Samsung and HTC offer similar processors.
Where do you store all the pictures, music and docs? There’s plenty of space with 64 GB inbuilt space! Some of the best smartphones in the market have similar features.
This is probably the first Vertu phone with the latest software. Most Vertu phones launched in the past were boxed with an outdated software. Vertu Signature Touch comes packed with Android 4.4 (Kit Kat). Vertu finally has a product that is at par with phones boasting the best in technology.
Vertu has highlighted the special attention given to the placement of antenna, inside the device. Seamless titanium chamfered rails not only provide a strong casing but also deliver unparalleled antenna performance.
Design: ‘A Vertu’ Better than the rest. Do read part 2 of ‘Vertu Signature Touch’ 2014 Luxury Phone to find out what makes it’s design by far the most advanced in the smartphone market. Price Vertu Signature Touch and colours too, in Part 2.
Shilpa is a world renowned journalist and an expert in decoding India and Asia’s luxury markets for global readers. Her original, in-depth reports and analysis are frequently featured in prestigious international titles across the UK, China, Hong Kong, Switzerland, and Oman.
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