When your smartphone has super-high definition wallpapers created from some of the Tate Gallery's most famous masterpieces and alert tones created by renowned composers and performed by the London Symphony Orchestra, you know that you have something very special in your hand.
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Aster delivers incredible power for fast browsing and multi-tasking, with the latest version of Android, driven by a high-performance processor. The high-performance Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 2.3GHz quad core processor makes every task smoother and faster. With improved battery performance and console-quality gaming graphics. Aster runs the Android 4.4 KitKat giving you faster multi-tasking and automatic prioritisation of your contacts.
Whether you're making a call, browsing the web or watching a film, Aster gives you world-class connectivity, wherever you are in the world. To ensure you're always connected, Aster is a "One World" device giving you superior global data support, covering ten LTE bands, with "One World" optimised radio. Its intelligent antenna solution continuously scans, so the best possible band is always selected from the 19 available. Each band uses specific tuning for the most reliable world-wide performance.
Made from a single piece of sapphire, the second-toughest natural material after diamond, Aster's HD screen is well protected. Vertu uses Grade 5 titanium alloy, usually found in spacecraft because it's twice the strength but almost half the weight of steel. The solid ruby key is chosen for its fine appearance and resistance to wear. Laser-blasted Physical Vapour Deposition (PVD) is used to create an exceptionally tough, and beautiful black surface. Dropped on concrete, frozen to -45°C, baked at 80 °C, and pummelled with ball bearings, Aster is rigorously tested.
Dolby Digital Plus gives you superior sound reproduction through front-facing stereo speakers and headphones. Aster uses aptX support for superior audio quality when streaming music through a Bluetooth connection, and for smoother videos and gaming. Noise cancellation technology from two microphones is there for crystal-clear calls.
Tuned with world-renowned photography experts Hasselblad, the sapphire-protected main camera has a 13-megapixel sensor. Aster features dual LED flash for you stunning images day or night. The 4.7" full-HD display, with 473 pixels per inch, is the highest-resolution display of that size with a sapphire screen for a flawless viewing experience. On the fron there is a 2.1 megapixel front-facing camera and there is also advanced display management gives you a high-quality viewing experience, even in bright sunshine and significantly cuts display power consumption.
But technology is not all that sets Aster apart. Concierge offers 24-hour worldwide assistance, recommendations and priority bookings. They facilitate your every request, from finding the perfect gift to accessing "money-can't-buy" events, experiences and everything in between. Your Concierge will fulfil every request using their unique expertise and inside knowledge. Vertu Life offers a selection of carefully curated privileges, providing unparalleled access to invitation-only events and complimentary entry to the most exclusive private members' clubs. ■
