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Vertu has quietly returned to the spotlight with the Agent Q, a handset that mixes flagship silicon and camera hardware with unmistakable luxury trimmings — but you won’t be able to pick one up at your nearest carrier. The phone launched at Harrods in London and pairs cutting-edge specs with an AI-powered concierge that replaces Vertu’s old human-only service.
Top-tier specs meet premium materials
Under the hood the Agent Q uses the Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC in its higher 'Supreme' bin, backed by 16GB of RAM and storage choices of 512GB or 1TB. The display is a 6.02-inch AMOLED panel at 1080 x 2340 with a 120Hz refresh rate. Battery life is handled by a sizable 5,565 mAh cell with 65W wired charging.
Camera package aimed at versatile shooting
- 50 MP main camera with OIS, 35mm equivalent focal length, Sony IMX906 sensor and variable f/1.59–4.0 aperture
- 50 MP ultrawide using OmniVision OV50D with a 122° field of view and 2.5 cm Super Macro capability
- 64 MP telephoto with 2x optical zoom and OIS, using OmniVision OV64B
- 32 MP front-facing camera for selfies
The phone also includes dual stereo speakers tuned with DTS Ultra and a dedicated hardware encryption chip for sensitive data. Buyers receive 10TB of cloud storage bundled with the device.
Ruby Talk: AI agents replace the old concierge
Vertu has reimagined its signature Ruby Key as Ruby Talk. A single press connects you to the AIGS network — a distributed system of over 200 specialized AI agents designed to execute commands and assist with requests. The company is positioning this as a modern take on concierge services, though customers can still request human assistance 24/7 if the AI doesn’t meet expectations.
Design as ritual, not just styling
The Agent Q leans into Vertu’s heritage of handcrafted luxury. The chassis is described as being sheathed in crocodile leather with a falcon-wing SIM chamber, built around a Swiss hinge and assembled from 320 hand-fitted components. Finishing notes include heavy gold plating and a so-called ceramic pillow — promotional language that frames the handset as ceremony as much as product.
Availability and buying details
Vertu hasn’t published pricing. For now, Agent Q is a Harrods exclusive — you can only buy it in person at the London store. Vertu calls this move a return to its spiritual home: a union of luxury retail and technological ambition. Whether that makes the phone easier to own or simply more desirable is likely to depend on how much you value artisan materials and an AI concierge bundled with flagship hardware.
Expect more coverage as availability and pricing are revealed, and as reviewers get hands-on time with the Agent Q’s cameras and Ruby Talk features.
Source: gsmarena
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