Vertu AlphaFold Luxury Folding Smartphone Launched with Snapdragon 8 Elite Performance AI Business Concierge and Premium Materials for Corporate Professionals
Vertu announced its first folding luxury smartphone targeting corporate users, the AlphaFold. Vertu officially presents a smart assistant and the capability of an artificial intelligence and 24/7 human concierge as key selling points of the expensive gadget for business and travel.
It is powered by an 8.05 inch internal flexible screen and has a 6.53 inch external cover display. The chassis is only 5.4 millimeters thick when unfolded and 11.8 millimeters thick when folded. Vertu designed its hinge with titanium and carbon fiber for longevity; it is claimed to endure up to 650,000 folding cycles during its operating life.
It is equipped with Snapdragon 8 Elite chip along with a 6500 mAh capacity silicon carbon battery. The device is capable of 65W fast charging to make charging efficient during work days. For photography, the back panel hosts three cameras: a 50 MP main camera, a 50 MP ultrawide, and a 5 MP telephoto. The mobile runs Android 15 based operating system, customized with Vertu's Productivity Suite.
The Hermes Agent software enables intelligent commands for business related inquiries from company accounts, including sales figures and profits, through direct integration with ERP systems. It helps organize extensive travel and logistical plans based on basic voice commands.
The Vertu concierge can be contacted at any time of day to assist in demanding situations, including VIP event reservations and flight booking around the globe. Business professionals will enjoy two way satellite connectivity on the device for those remote locations and the possibility of customization with fine and rare materials like 18k gold and diamonds, or the skins of exotics.
The smartphone is offered in various trim levels based on the choice of exterior materials. The least expensive option, the Calfskin Edition, costs $6880, with the Italian Alligator variant coming in at $8800, and the top of the line model, which comes encrusted with precious diamonds and 18 karat gold, available for $46800.
