Bentley's new 'luxury' smartphone sets you back 10.7k pounds

London: Bentley has launched a new smartphone luxury in partnership with Vertu 'Aster' that costs 10,700 pounds.

This device, which is made from titanium and covered in posh calf leather, has a 4.7-inch sapphire crystal display and inside it is a fast Qualcomm 801 processor and 64GB of storage that seems a stingy considering the price, the Daily Star reported. Featuring Dolby Digital Plus virtual surround sound for rich and pure audio, free from distortions and enhanced via front facing stereo speakers for exceptional mobile acoustics.

Vertu is only making 2,000 of the phones. Aster can also be personalized with a monogram or engraving.

Design

Aster delivers a very contemporary version of some of the signature elements found in Vertu phones. For example the traditional V pillow is made of titanium and uses clean horizontal lines and a simple geometry. The strong vertical sides are created by cutting a scoop into the titanium and using different finishes to bring the profile to life. This creates a surface that is a pleasure to hold. Edges are much softer to create a less masculine aesthetic. The soft, almost fluid lines of the handset are enhanced by the use of a grade 5 titanium casing, featuring a mix of brushed and polished finishes that sweep the sleek lines of the handset and contrast with its textured, natural grain leather, sourced from the finest tanneries in Europe.

Performance

Vertu Aster delivers exceptional connectivity via its optimised antenna which enables access to high-speed data through quad-band GSM, 3G and LTE 4Gcapability.  Aster’s facility to connect to 4G networks means that web pages load instantly and downloading a song takes mere seconds.

Services

Aster ownership includes six months’ complimentary Classic Concierge servicefrom a team of lifestyle managers available 24/7. Vertu Concierge is accessible via voice, email or Live Chat from anywhere in the world.

Price: Rs. 4,75,000/-