smart ultra 6 | KitGuru https://www.kitguru.net KitGuru.net - Tech News | Hardware News | Hardware Reviews | IOS | Mobile | Gaming | Graphics Cards Thu, 30 Mar 2023 15:38:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://www.kitguru.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/cropped-KITGURU-Light-Background-SQUARE2-32x32.png smart ultra 6 | KitGuru https://www.kitguru.net 32 32 Vodafone Smart Platinum 7 Phone Review https://www.kitguru.net/lifestyle/mobile/laptops/dominic-moass/vodafone-smart-platinum-7-phone-review/ https://www.kitguru.net/lifestyle/mobile/laptops/dominic-moass/vodafone-smart-platinum-7-phone-review/#comments Sun, 19 Jun 2016 19:10:23 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=296527 In July 2015, Vodafone turned the mobile phone market upside down by releasing the Smart Ultra 6. It offered medium-to-high end hardware at a budget price of just £125. Now Vodafone are trying to do the same thing with their new flagship, the Smart Platinum 7. Rather than being marketed as a budget phone, though, the Platinum …

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In July 2015, Vodafone turned the mobile phone market upside down by releasing the Smart Ultra 6. It offered medium-to-high end hardware at a budget price of just £125. Now Vodafone are trying to do the same thing with their new flagship, the Smart Platinum 7. Rather than being marketed as a budget phone, though, the Platinum 7 targets users after a premium handset, but at a lesser price of £300.

While I got a sneaky pre-release look at the Platinum 7 at a launch event in London, I also got my very own review sample to take home with me. Since then, I have been hard at work to bring KitGuru readers the full review. We assess the design, performance, camera and battery life (amongst a whole load of other areas) and give our final verdict on whether the Platinum 7 really is a flagship killer.

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Specifications

  • 5.5-inch 2560×1440 AMOLED display
  • Snapdragon 652 4xA72 1.8 Ghz + 4xA53 1.2 GHz CPU
  • 3GB RAM
  • 32GB interal storage, microSD cards up to128GB supported
  • Android Marshmallow 6.0.1
  • 16MP rear camera, 8MP front camera
  • 3000mAH battery
  • 154 x 75.65 x 6.99 mm (L x W x D)
  • 4G+ ready
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The new Vodafone flagship looks set to take on the giants https://www.kitguru.net/lifestyle/mobile/laptops/dominic-moass/the-new-vodafone-flagship-looks-set-to-take-on-the-giants/ https://www.kitguru.net/lifestyle/mobile/laptops/dominic-moass/the-new-vodafone-flagship-looks-set-to-take-on-the-giants/#respond Fri, 17 Jun 2016 07:21:51 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=296328 Ardent KitGuru readers may remember that last July we reviewed the Vodafone Smart Ultra 6 and it walked away with our ‘Must Have' award. I praised its incredible internal hardware, all for just £125. At the time, it was a great mid-range device at a budget price. Read our Smart Ultra 6 review HERE. However, …

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Ardent KitGuru readers may remember that last July we reviewed the Vodafone Smart Ultra 6 and it walked away with our ‘Must Have' award. I praised its incredible internal hardware, all for just £125. At the time, it was a great mid-range device at a budget price. Read our Smart Ultra 6 review HERE.

However, on Tuesday Vodafone launched its new Smart Platinum 7 – a premium handset made of glass and aluminium, with a 16MP camera and 2K display – not to mention octacore CPU.

This marks a shift in strategy for the company. Rather than focusing their efforts on the budget end of things, Vodafone are now targeting the high-end users who demand premium spec handsets, as well as high-quality build construction. And they're still trying to do it at a price cheaper than their competitors, with the handset costing £300 on pay-as-you-go.

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To mark the launch of the new handset, last night I attended a small social launch with Vodafone and a few other journalists. I managed to have a chat with Gordon from Vodafone, the product manager for the Platinum 7.

He told me that work on the Platinum had begun a year ago – before the Ultra 6 even hit the market. He also impressed me with his attention to detail as he described how prototype handsets were dropped 10 times to ensure durability, as well as barrel-rolled.

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I managed to get some hands-on time with the Platinum 7, and it certainly looks (and feels) good. The front and back panels are both made from Gorilla Glass 3, while the phone's frame is anodised aluminium. The back of the phone even boasts a finger-print scanner, something which usually commands a higher price-tag.

It is a bigger phone, with a 5.5-inch display – but it uses a gorgeous AMOLED, 2K panel and I very much look forward to using it again soon. The Quantum IPS panel on the Ultra 6 greatly impressed me, so it looks like the Platinum will continue this trend.

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On the internal hardware side of things, the Platinum also looks very promising. Above you can see a screenshot of the scores taken from Geekbench 3 – and to put that into perspective, the iPhone 6S scores 4332 for its multi-core performance, while costing a fair chunk more than the Platinum 7. Still, I will not draw too many conclusions until I've managed to give the Platinum 7 a proper review.

Still, this change in tack from Vodafone seems a good move. People increasingly want the look and feel of the iPhone or Galaxy S7 – as well as the performance – without paying the big bucks. The Platinum 7 looks like it could be about to offer that to the masses. However, only time will tell how the Platinum does – but the Ultra 6 was a big success, and I can't see the Platinum failing to live up to expectations.

You can read more about the Smart Platinum 7 HERE, and it will be available to buy come the 20th June.

KitGuru says: If the Smart Platinum 7 is anywhere near as good as it looks on first impressions, it should be a great handset. Check back soon for the full review.

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Vodafone Smart Prime 6 Smartphone Review https://www.kitguru.net/lifestyle/mobile/laptops/dominic-moass/vodafone-smart-prime-6-smartphone-review/ https://www.kitguru.net/lifestyle/mobile/laptops/dominic-moass/vodafone-smart-prime-6-smartphone-review/#respond Mon, 17 Aug 2015 09:25:41 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=262602 Only a few weeks ago we took a look at the Smart ultra 6 – a great smartphone from Vodafone, which has unbelievable power for a fantastic price. Today we review its smaller brother, the Smart prime 6. Priced at £80, it is £45 cheaper than the ultra 6. Is it worth a look if …

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Only a few weeks ago we took a look at the Smart ultra 6 – a great smartphone from Vodafone, which has unbelievable power for a fantastic price. Today we review its smaller brother, the Smart prime 6. Priced at £80, it is £45 cheaper than the ultra 6. Is it worth a look if you are tight for cash?

The ultra 6 was – as the name suggested – a large and powerful phone. The prime 6 is smaller by half-an-inch, giving it a 5-inch display size. It also features a slower Snapdragon processor, half the RAM and lower resolution cameras. Its 5.5-inch brother was a fine smartphone, so the prime 6 may have its work cut out to make itself a more compelling purchase than the ultra 6. We will see if it is up to the job.

Features

  • 5-inch HD display
  • Snapdragon 410 CPU, 1.2GHz
  • 1GB RAM
  • 8GB internal storage, microSD cards supported up to 64GB
  • 8MP primary camera, 2MP secondary camera
  • Android Lollipop 5.0
  • 2500 mAh battery
  • 4G ready
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Vodafone Smart Ultra 6 Smartphone Review https://www.kitguru.net/lifestyle/mobile/laptops/dominic-moass/vodafone-smart-ultra-6-smartphone-review/ https://www.kitguru.net/lifestyle/mobile/laptops/dominic-moass/vodafone-smart-ultra-6-smartphone-review/#comments Thu, 30 Jul 2015 06:58:57 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=258527 Network operators have really begun to emphasise their own mobile handsets in recent years. Today we look at a smartphone from Vodafone, the Smart ultra 6. It costs just £125 but has a full 5.5-inch display and beefy processor. Could this be the budget phone to beat? Perhaps the standout aspects of the Smart ultra …

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Network operators have really begun to emphasise their own mobile handsets in recent years. Today we look at a smartphone from Vodafone, the Smart ultra 6. It costs just £125 but has a full 5.5-inch display and beefy processor. Could this be the budget phone to beat?

Perhaps the standout aspects of the Smart ultra 6 are the 1080p display and Snapdragon 615 CPU. These are certainly not what you would usually expect to get when you spend £125 on a phone, so the Smart ultra 6 could be a real game changer when it comes to the budget phone market.

Features

  • 5.5-inch FHD display.
  • Snapdragon 615 octa-core processor 1.5GHz.
  • 2GB RAM.
  • 16GB internal storage with microSD cards up to 128GB supported.
  • Android Lollipop 5.0.
  • 13MP primary camera, 5MP secondary unit.
  • 3000 mAh battery capacity.
  • 4G ready across all UK frequencies.
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