Vertu Aster

The Vertu Aster was announced in 2014, October. Released 2014, December With 4.7 inches, 59.9 cm2 (~60.5% screen-to-body ratio) Sapphire crystal glass, Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (28 nm) and running Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), the device delivered smooth performance and multitasking capabilities. Its 13 MP, Hasselblad certified, AF rear camera captured crisp photos and Yes video, while the Li-Ion 2275 mAh, non-removable ensured long-lasting usage.

Network

  • Technology: GSM / HSPA / LTE
  • 2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
  • 3G bands: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100
  • 4G bands: 1, 5, 7, 8, 17, 20, 25
  • Speed: HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps

Launch

  • Announced: 2014, October. Released 2014, December
  • Status: Discontinued

Body

  • Dimensions: 143.4 x 69 x 11.2 mm (5.65 x 2.72 x 0.44 in)
  • Weight: 193 g (6.81 oz)
  • SIM: Nano-SIM
  • Note: Titanium body (forged grade 5) and luxurious calf leather covered rear panel

Display

  • Type: Sapphire crystal glass
  • Size: 4.7 inches, 59.9 cm2 (~60.5% screen-to-body ratio)
  • Resolution: 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~473 ppi density)
  • Protection: Sapphire crystal glass, oleophobic coating

Platform

  • OS: Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
  • Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
  • CPU: Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400
  • GPU: Adreno 330

Memory

  • Card slot: No
  • Internal: 64GB 2GB RAM
  • Note: eMMC 5.0

Main Camera

  • Single: 13 MP, Hasselblad certified, AF
  • Features: Dual-LED flash
  • Video: Yes

Selfie camera

  • Single: 2.1 MP
  • Video:

Sound

  • Loudspeaker: Yes, with stereo speakers
  • 3.5mm jack: Yes

Comms

  • WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
  • Bluetooth: 4.0, A2DP, aptX, LE
  • GPS: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
  • NFC: Yes
  • Radio: No
  • USB: microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go

Features

  • Sensors: Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Battery

  • Type: Li-Ion 2275 mAh, non-removable
  • Charging: Qi wireless charging
  • Stand-by: Up to 380 h (3G)
  • Talk time: Up to 15 h 30 min (3G)

Misc

  • Colors: Onyx Calf, Lagoon Calf, Blush Calf, Caviar Karung, Tangerine Karung, Raspberry Ostrich, Cognac Ostrich
  • Price: About 5440 EUR