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Gold and Calf skin has ruled Luxury Mobile Phone attires this year. However, original design cues have made it to the top of this list. Check out my favourite statement maker mobile phones of 2013, in the right order choice !
1. Savelli Jardin Secret: Luxury Android Phone
An object of daily use gets a makeover in Italy. Savelli Jardin secret is an example of how Italian craftsmanship can convert a basic Android phone into a pice of Haute Jewellery. Every handset in the 12 mobile collection is distinctly mesmerising and thus tops my list of best luxury mobile phones of 2013. The Jardin Secret is made of precious metals, diamonds and exotic animal skin.
User interface design and sounds have been created by top notch photographers and DJs to add to the exclusivity of the make.
Jardin Secret is now available for sale at select stores and boutiques, including Harrods and Printemps. Savelli Jardin Secret mobile Price $10,000-$120,000.
2. Vertu Ti Ferrari: Ferrari Luxury Phone with Android
With a body inspired by Ferrari F12 Berlinetta, this devil of a phone has to look delectable. Vertu Ti Ferrari Phone is a luxury to own at Price Rupees 4,10,000 or Euro 4876 or $6661. Only 2013 pieces are made. All handcrafted!!
3.7Inch Sapphire crystal screen with high contrast display. A 1.3 MP camera is placed on top. With 64 Gb inbuilt memory there is plenty of boot space for all your data. Battery life can last up to 7 hours of talktime. Vertu Ti Ferrari is among the best luxury phones of 2013 cause ti wins not just with its looks. Vertu Ti Ferrari is powered by the most popular OS Android and 1.7 Ghz dual core Qualcomm processor.
3. iPhone5s in Gold (18k) with Swarovski Crystals: iOS 7
This Gold iPhone5S, is one you can’t waltz into an Apple store to grab. Priced at jaw-dropping £2525.83, Goldgenie‘s iPhone5S is embellished with 24 CT. Gold & Swarovski crystals. This Real Gold iPhone5s has a lot of buyers and thus makes it to the best luxury mobile phones of 2013.
Goldgenie has put in some precious time to design a special box to store the iPh5S -a Cherry Oak finish box. It is covered with a half transparent sheet on top, which allows a window preview of the expensive iPh5S. The accessories come packed in two trays. Apple earphones, with remote and mic. dock connector to USB cable, USB power adapter, documentation and total body protection installed by master craftsmen at Goldgenie.
4. Lamborghini Luxury Mobile Phone: Android 4.2
Tonino Lamborghini has created a Lamborghini luxury phone called ‘Antares’ . It is a worthy fit in my best luxury mobile phones of 2013. The limited edition phone comes in delectable colours Red, White, Black, Brown, Blue on leather. Steel is the key metal used to mould the phone. Price of Lamborghini Luxury Mobile Phone with Android 4.2 is $4000.
A 13 Mp camera with single flash sits above the engine. A strong sound system & amplifier by Yamaha, surrounds the top portion. Boot space of Lamborghini luxury mobile phone with android should be sufficient with 2GB RAM, 32 GB inbuilt and 32GB expandable with a memory card that comes packed, inbox.
5. New Vertu Constellation: Android 4.2
This stunning creation by Vertu is the most elegant touch screen device the company has ever produced. No bling and lots of style. This rather affordable entry in the best luxury mobile phones of 2013, New Vertu Constellation is priced at Rupees 4 Lakh 75 Thousand or $7750 or $5632.
The colours are vibrant yet won’t hurt the eye cause of the leather matte finish. Calf skin selected from the best farm has been used to ensure a long lasting back case for the phone. Cappuccino, Black, Orange, Mocha and Raspberry are the select few colours that adorn the New Vertu Constellation.
The front side of the phone is a precious 100-carat sapphire crystal glass. Tough & scratch resistant. Not resistant to scratch from your diamond ring, ofcourse! The Crystal glass in 5.1 inch diagonally, under which sits a 4.3 inch HD screen.
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