5 Reasons Why Sonko’s Phone Costs 1.1 Million Kshs And Yet It Does Not Have A Camera

For the common mwanachi it’s kind of hard to wrap your mind around why a phone would cost a whopping 1.1 Million Kshs and yet it’s a simple phone with no camera.

Which phone am I talking about? The Vertu phone Sonko was seen cruising around the city with.

So why is it so pricey?

1. All Vertus are handmade by Vertu’s craftsmen in south-east England who are entrusted in building each phone from start to finish. Everything handmade usually costs a little bit more than anything machine made maybe because it takes so much time and effort to create one.

2. They use the most luxurious and pricey materials and employ cutting-edge technology in creating their products. The craftsmen use Grade 5 titanium on a lot of its phones a.k.a the workhorse alloy of the titanium industry. The alloy is said to be stronger, more durable, corrosion resistance and lighter than untainted titanium. Others use exquisite material like white alligator skin, sapphire crystals, rubies and even gold.

Vertu craftsmen hard at work. Photo: The Verge

3. It’s a symbol of status just like a Louis Vuitton Bag, Christian Louboutin, A Rolls Royce or a Birkin Bag. It’s owned by the who-is-who in the world with award-winning singer Beyonce, Simon Cowell of American Idol and Actress Gwyneth Paltrow being one of their famous owners.

4. Owners of these phones get to attend the most exclusive not forgetting legendary invite-only events where you get to blend with other well-off people.Also, you also get a direct entry into the most exclusive private members’ clubs.

5. The phone comes with your very own concierge, according to their site , their concierge offers ‘24-hour worldwide assistance, recommendations and priority bookings. They facilitate your every request, from finding the perfect gift to accessing ‘money-can’t-buy’ events, experiences and everything in between. Your Concierge will fulfill every request using their unique expertise and inside knowledge.”