It’s not every day that we see a new phone from an unknown brand on the horizon. VERTU is not exactly a new name, but maybe is a name that no one is truly familiar with. It was a Nokia sub-brand in the past, and now is acting on its own. The brand has launched a really intriguing smartphone – the METAVERTU. Please note that this has nothing to do with Mark Zuckerberg’s company, Meta. The METAVERTU arrives as the first WEB3 phone with up to 18 GB of Memory on top of 10 TB of storage on a Web3 device. VERTU’s goal is to create an equal data rights ecosystem open to diverse demographics. The last time we heard from VERTU was in 2018.
Web3 stands as a new vision for a “better
internet”. At its core, Web3 uses blockchains, cryptocurrencies, and NFTs to
give power back to the users in the form of ownership. The vision states that
Web1 was ready-only, Web2 is read-write, and Web3 will be read-write-own. Web3
aims to give you the ownership of digital assets in an unprecedented form. For
example, when you’re playing a Web2 game. If you purchase an in-game item, it
is tied to your account. If the game creators delete the account, you will lose
the items. Web3 aims to give your direct ownership through NFTs.
Not one, not even the game’s creators,
will take your ownership away. If you stop playing, you can sell or trade your
in-game items on open markets. Obviously, this is a concept right now, backed
by blockchain entities. Only time will tell if Web3 will become the standard.
Anyway, the METAVERTU is ready for that future. Blockchain companies and
important names on the internet are supporting the idea.
The METAVERTU is a fancy handset with
premium specs. It flaunts a 144 Hz ultra-high-brush AMOLED screen and under the
hood, it carries the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. It’s the vanilla, not the
Plus version. The phone has a whopping 18 GB of RAM. It’s not the first in the
market but is still remarkable. There are several brands launching flagships
with up to 8 GB of RAM nowadays. Some will say that 18 GB is overkill, and that
probably is right. But still, it’s cool to see the spec here. Storage-wise, the
phone is equally impressive – it brings 1 TB of Native Storage. The METAVERTU
also has 10 TB of distributed storage when you use it as a Web3 phone.
The METAVERTU has a 50 MP IMX787 camera
and optical telephoto lens. The phone’s battery has a 4,600 mAh battery that
charges within 20 minutes. Unfortunately, the company is not revealing the
exact numbers at this time. The device brings a built-in A5 security chip with
SE + TEE technology. Moreover, it brings anti-intrusion sensors and other
security functions in line with top international financial institutions.
The goal is to provide a security and
privacy portfolio. It comes with proprietary software and hardware for a solid
security experience. The METAVERTU also brings a one-button switch that
migrates from Web 2.0 to Web 3.0 operating systems. When in Web 3.0 mode, the
METAVERTU has a copyright camera to generate digital collections and other
apps. The phone features previous services like hotel reservations, gift
purchases, and some VIP services. The METAVERTU is set to launch on November 3.
There will be six options with carbon fiber and an “entry-level” price of CNY
25,800 which means (US$ 3,558). The premium Crocodile leather model may cost
around CNY 300,000 (US$ 41,372).
