Monday, May 16, 2011

Vodafone unveils new Huawei built, own brand handset

New device which runs Android 2.2 will retail for just under 80 will be available on prepay in Q3

Vodafone has today (May 16) announced the launch of it latest own-brand, prepay handset the Vodafone Smart, which will retail for €90 (78.50) and be available in the next couple of months across the operator’s European markets.

The Smart (pictured), which comes in a variety of colours and runs Android 2.2 is manufactured by Chinese company Huawei.

The device is also fitted with a zoom camera and has a capacitive touch screen as well as 3G, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

It also has a heavy emphasis on first time smartphone users – the home screen is pre-loaded with direct links to features such as Facebook, Twitter and Vodafone Music,

Speaking about the Smart, Vodafone group terminals director Patrick Chomet said: “Continuing to push the boundaries through our own-brand range, the Vodafone Smart is a new smartphone concept.

“It takes the higher end mobile internet experience and packages it for the mass market, its range of covers and accessories making it a fun fashion statement.”

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