Vertu wants executives to pay $6,880 for an AI agent — here’s how it actually performs
Vertu's Alphafold is a high-end foldable smartphone targeting affluent executives, featuring a premium design and an AI agent called Hermes Agent, which offers automation and task execution. The device, priced at $6,880, emphasizes luxury and AI-driven assistance, but its hardware is comparable to more affordable foldables, and its AI agent remains an evolving platform rather than a mature assistant. Despite its premium materials, the Alphafold's AI agent struggles with file recognition and context retention, and its security features, while claimed, could not be independently verified. The device's value proposition is limited, as it offers little beyond what is found in cheaper models.
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