The quintessentially English smartphone. Completely handmade in England, Aster is the new smartphone from Vertu, the English manufacturer of luxury mobile phones. Hand-brushed sound bar, a polished ruby key and hand-turned screws, each one meticulously hand crafted with expert attention to details to satisfy the most demanding standards. An object of desire just for a few, considering the cost: 4.900 euro for the basic model. A solid sapphire crystal protects Vertu Aster’s display and camera lens from scratches, the exterior is in exquisite leather and snakeskin, technical specifications can definitely take a back seat. It might be weird for a smartphone, but Vertu Aster is much more than that. Few details for technology lovers:Qualcomm Snapdragon 2.3GHz 801 Quad-core processor and Hasselblad-certified 13mp front and rear camera – full HD resolution. This luxury and exclusive cell phone is not just made for calling, services are the real plus: six months’ complimentary Classic Concierge service from a team of lifestyle managers available 24hrs; iPass offers unlimited access to secure WiFi hotspots and Vertu LIFE app offers access to invitation-only events and closed-door shopping experiences. Aster is the result of inspirational design development: the quintessentially luxury smartphone from Vertu.

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