Luxury smartphone brand Vertu has introduced its latest foldable device, the Alphafold, targeting buyers who prioritize exclusivity alongside smartphone features.
Positioned as a premium business-focused device, the phone integrates AI capabilities and luxury materials, with its pricing already generating significant online attention.
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Pricing and Variants
The Vertu Alphafold starts at $6,880 for the standard calfskin leather edition.
For those seeking more premium finishes, the alligator leather variant is priced at $8,800.
Vertu also offers an ultra-luxury customized version with gold detailing and diamond accents, reaching up to $46,800.
At these prices, the Alphafold costs several times more than flagship foldables from brands like Samsung, Oppo, and Huawei.
AI-Powered Business Features
Unlike mainstream foldables that emphasize cameras or entertainment, Vertu markets the Alphafold as a business-oriented AI device.
The phone includes an AI system called Hermes Agent, which can manage schedules, approvals, travel plans, workflow coordination, and enterprise tasks using natural language prompts.
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According to Vertu, the AI can interact with multiple apps and enterprise systems such as ERP and CRM platforms.
It also connects with services like Gmail, Google Calendar, Maps, WhatsApp, Telegram, Facebook, Amazon, and other productivity tools.
Vertu claims sensitive information can be processed locally on the device using a dedicated A5 security chip.
High-risk tasks, including financial approvals, still require manual confirmation from the user.
Hardware and Design
The Vertu Alphafold features an 8.05-inch foldable OLED display and a 6.53-inch outer screen, both supporting a 120Hz refresh rate.
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It is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and includes a 6,500mAh silicon-carbon battery with fast wired and wireless charging support.
On the camera side, the phone has a 50-megapixel primary sensor, a 50-megapixel ultrawide camera, and a 5-megapixel telephoto lens.
The hinge uses titanium and carbon-fibre materials and is rated for up to 650,000 folds.
Vertu continues its luxury branding with handcrafted finishes, exotic leather options, concierge services, and customized detailing for higher-spending buyers.
Rebadged Device?
The Vertu Alphafold appears to be based on a reskinned version of the Nubia Fold, which debuted in China in December 2025.
Foldable smartphones remain a niche category globally, but Vertu believes there is room for ultra-luxury devices combining AI tools with premium craftsmanship.
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Whether buyers will spend several lakhs on a foldable smartphone remains to be seen.
