# Gold-Rimmed Handsets Vertu Reveals 'Ascent Ti' Phone for Wealthy Dialers By Shelby Lee Walsh | Published 2009-06-07 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vertu-new-ascent-ti-luxury-phone References: [bornrich.org](http://www.bornrich.org/entry/vertu-redefines-luxury-with-3g-ascent-ti/) & [vertu](http://www.vertu.com/) The most luxurious producer of high-end mobile phones, [Vertu](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metavertu), is working towards releasing an exquisite new phone called the ‘[Ascent Ti](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enterprise-ai-infrastructure-solutions).” Although the Ascent is not a new component for Vertu, the changes to their traditional makeup both internally and externally are. The Ascent Ti has UMTS 2100 mobile Internet access, a 3-megapixel camera with a built-in flash as well as a scratch-proof LCD screen that has the old school gold trim on past Vertu phones. The price of the phone is yet to be announced, but I’m sure existing Vertu owners and fans will have no problem with owning the newest in [luxury dialing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magic7-rsr) regardless of cost. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Luxury Mobile Phones:** There is a growing trend for luxury mobile phones, offering high-end features and exquisite designs. - **Experiential Technology:** Consumers are seeking unique and personalized technology experiences, driving the demand for innovative and experiential features in mobile phones. - **Premium Materials:** The use of premium materials, such as gold trim and scratch-proof screens, is becoming a trend in the design of high-end mobile phones. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Luxury Goods:** Luxury goods industry can leverage the trend of luxury mobile phones to create exclusive offerings for affluent consumers. - **Technology:** Technology industry can capitalize on the trend of experiential technology by developing innovative features and functionalities for mobile phones. - **Materials and Manufacturing:** Materials and manufacturing industry can focus on premium materials and specialized production techniques to cater to the demand for high-quality mobile phones. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxury Web3 Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metavertu.md) - [Luxe Gold-Plated Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goldplated-iphone-15-pro.md) - [Web3 Smartphone Retailer Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vertu-duty-free.md) - [Gilded Folding Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huawei-mate-xt-ultimate-design-gold-dragon.md) - [Luxurious Jewelry-Like Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beyerdynamic-xelento.md) - [Gilded Valentine's Day Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caviar-iphone-16-pro.md) - [Mixed-Reality Headset Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caviar-vision-iphone-15-pro.md) - [Luxury Bespoke Smartphones Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-2g.md) - [Electric Vehicle Component Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caviar-iphone-13-pro-electro.md)