Vertu Signature Touch
After ditching Symbian in favor of Android with the Ti, British luxury smartphone manufacturer
After ditching Symbian in favor of Android with the Ti, British luxury smartphone manufacturer Vertu follows last fall’s latest iteration of the Constellation with its third Android-powered phone: the Signature Touch. Powered by a 2.3GHz quad-core Snapdragon 801 processor, the Signature Touch boasts a 4.7” 1080p display along with Cat 4 LTE radio, NFC capabilities and Qi wireless charging. Furthermore, the luxe design packs a 13-megapixel rear-facing Hasselblad camera, 2.1-megapixel front-facing camera, 64GB of on-board storage, speakers tuned by Bang & Olufsen, Dolby Digital Plus surround sound support, iPass’s complimentary global WiFi, Kaspersky security and Silent Circle communication encryption. As always, Vertu’s renowned concierge service and usual combination of hand-assembly and premium materials – in this case, a Grade 5 titanium case, zirconia ear pillow, fifth-generation sapphire crystal screen, and the choice of calf, lizard or alligator skin – come standard.
Vertu’s Signature Touch will soon be available at authorized retailers around the world with prices starting at $10,300 USD.