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Vodafone Smart V8 - 4.5 / 5
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Vodafone Smart V8 review: Premium looks
- 155 x 76 x 7.9mm; 166g Brushed metal finish
Vodafone Smart V8 review: Sharp screen
- 5.5-inch IPS LCD display 1920 x 1080 Full HD resolution (401ppi)
Vodafone Smart V8 review: Efficient software with some extras
- Android 7.1.1 Nougat Several Vodafone apps pre-installed
Vodafone Smart V8 review: Rough with the smooth
- Snapdragon 435 processor; 3GB RAM 32GB storage, no microSD card slot
Vodafone Smart V8 review: Staying power
- 3,000mAh battery
Vodafone Smart V8 review: Picture perfect
- 16MP camera 1080p video at 30fps 8MP front-facing camera
To recap
In the Smart V8, Vodafone has managed launch a phone which costs just £160, and yet looks and feels like a much more expensive device.
