Vodafone Smart 858

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Vodafone Smart 858
61

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 12 expert reviews
  • Excellent:
    0
  • Good:
    2
  • Average:
    3
  • Bad:
    7
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Expert reviews and ratings

60

Although it's well priced, the Smart's screen is cramped, its processor is slow and it lacks storage space for apps. Samsung's Galaxy Fit is better value...

By Expert Reviews on
60

If you are limited in budget and want to experience something of the Android revolution then the Vodafone Smart is certainly a first step, but the small screen and low power limit that...

By Pocket-lint on
65

Though it runs Froyo and has a capacitive screen, the Smart has been ruthlessly built down to a price. Despite that, for talking, e-mailing, texting, navigating and social networking it’s up to the job. Yes it falls down when faced with more...

By RegHardware on
80

This super-cheap smartphone may lack finesse but at this price it's very impressive...

By Computeractive on
40

We find it hard to recommend the Vodafone Smart. If it proves anything, it is that there is a point beyond which compromises with Android handsets just become silly. We don't think the Smart offers a good Andrioid experience....

By itreviews.com on
60

The Vodafone Smart is a ludicrously cheap Android smart phone. When you consider that it retails for almost a tenth of the price of some top-range Android devices, it's easy to forgive its...

By CNET UK on
60

The Vodafone Smart is ridiculously cheap, but accordingly its features have been heavily cut. The capacitive touchscreen is a major upgrade over older budget Androids but the low-res, small display makes us think it's worth spending a little bit...

By Trusted Reviews on
80

Welcoming software and reasonable performance for the price are slightly let down by an out of date screen.Love£60 pricetag, Android 2.2, headphone socketHateLow resolution screen, no multitouchSpecs:Screen: 2.8in, 240×320Connectivity: HSDPA,...

By Fonehome on
40

Vodafone's Smart is one of the most affordable Android devices on the market. Certainly, at £70 on pay as you go, it is attractively priced. But does it live up to what Android can offer? A low price and good value for money aren't the same...

By TechRadar on
50

The Vodafone Smart is nicely priced and we like the personalisation element that the covers give. The battery covers plus the size suggest that it’s aimed at a young audience, which is where we think that the Smart could be a hit.However its...

By Recombu on