VERTU launches its first Web3 phone, high-end model priced at 300,000 sparks heated discussions.

The luxury mobile phone brand VERTU recently launched the world's first Web3.0 phone "METAVERTU" in London, and has begun global sales. This phone continues VERTU's consistent high-end positioning, with the top configuration priced at 300,000 RMB, attracting considerable attention and discussion.

METAVERTU features a ceramic and metal body, embedded with sapphire glass, and also offers a version made with Himalayan crocodile skin, crafted from high-end materials like 18K gold and diamonds. In terms of configuration, it is equipped with a 6.67-inch display with a 144Hz refresh rate, powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor, and has a rear triple camera setup including the Sony IMX787 main camera.

As a Web3 phone, the biggest highlight of METAVERTU lies in its storage capabilities, equipped with 18GB of RAM, 1TB of storage space, and up to 10TB of distributed storage. On the system level, it features a customized CNCOS operating system, allowing users to switch between Web2.0 and Web3.0 modes with a single click. Users can directly run blockchain nodes on the phone and create NFTs from photos and videos.

Security performance is also a major selling point. METAVERTU is equipped with an A5 security chip that meets the security standards of top international financial institutions and also offers features such as intrusion detection sensors. In addition, VERTU provides users with unique services such as NFT investment guidance.

METAVERTU has launched a total of six versions, with a starting price of 25,800 RMB and going up to 300,000 RMB. Although the number of reservations has exceeded 20,000, many people question whether its high price is justified. Some comments suggest that the Web3 concept is not yet mature and currently has limited practical value, with the true selling point of METAVERTU being its understanding of the security and privacy needs of business professionals.

Overall, the Web3 phone launched by VERTU does have innovations in terms of configuration and functionality, but whether its high price can gain market acceptance remains to be seen. For ordinary consumers, the biggest difference between a Web3 phone and a traditional smartphone is the built-in hardware encryption wallet, which protects user privacy information.