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Vodafone Smart N8
Vodafone Smart N8
Vodafone Smart N8
Vodafone Smart N8
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7.4/10
Informr score
The Vodafone Smart N8 currently has an Informr score of 7.4 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 5 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.


Android
Operating system
Operating system
Android
1.25 GHz
Processor
Processor
1.25 GHz
5"
Screen Size
Screen Size
5"
13+ MP
Camera
Camera
13+ MP
2240 mAh
Battery


What the Critics Are Saying...


Tech Advisor
Tech Advisor

You won’t see much of an improvement in performance unless you spend double the £79 asking price, so for teenagers or as a simple internet tool it will suffice.

- Henry Burrell, Tech Advisor
TechRadar
TechRadar

It has features that no other phone at this price point has, and there is a relatively rare level of thought and care in its design.

- Sean Cameron, TechRadar
TrustedReviews
TrustedReviews

At less than £100, the Vodafone Smart N8 is a decent and fully featured smartphone. However, there are some notable compromises that can only be solved by throwing a little extra money at the problem.

- Jon Mundy, TrustedReviews
Expert Reviews
Expert Reviews

The Vodafone Smart N8 is an improvement over last year’s Prime 7, mainly in its camera performance and the inclusion of a fingerprint reader. Is that enough to justify the price tag? Answer: it depends on what you’re looking for. If it’s flagship-style features and a decent camera...

- Christopher Minasians, Expert Reviews
Recombu
Recombu

If you’re on or switching to the Vodafone network and need a seriously affordable handset that can be used to get online and stay connected, the Smart N8 is a very solid selection. Performance is good enough for everyday basic tasks, while the parental controls make it a good choice as a famil...

- Chris Barraclough, Recombu


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Alcatel backs up the Vodafone Smart N8 with a 2 Years parts & labour warranty.


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Screen Size
5"

The Vodafone Smart N8's screen size is 5 inches with 720 x 1280 pixels resolution.

Processor
1.25 GHz

There is a MediaTek MT6737 Quad core 1.25 GHz processor (CPU).

OS

The phone runs on the Android 7.0 Nougat operating system (OS).

Camera
13+ MP

You can take photos with the phone's onboard 13+ MP camera.

There is also a secondary front facing camera with 5+ megapixels resolution.

Storage
16 GB

Internal memory is 16 GB. An external, MicroSD, MicroSDHC (up to 32 GB) expansion slot is available for increased storage capacity.

Battery
2240mAh

The phone is powered by a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion), 2240 mAh battery.

Vodafone Smart N8 Specs

Overview
Release Date June 16, 2017
Regions Available United Kingdom
Operating System Android 7.0 Nougat

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Processor MediaTek MT6737 Quad core 1.25 GHz
Internal Storage 16 GB
RAM 1536 MB
Hearing Aid Compatible Yes
TTY/TDD Yes
Noise Cancellation Yes
SAR Head: 1.39 W/kg
Body: 1.51 W/kg
Manufacturer Warranty 2 Years
Accessories Included USB Power Adapter, Manual, Headphones, Data Cable
Cellular
Networks
GPRS, EDGE, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Mobile / Cellular Data
4G/LTE
Push-to-talk (PTT) No
Wi-Fi Calling Yes
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) Yes
SIM card size
Nano-SIM
Dual SIM No
Connectivity
USB Micro-USB 2.0
USB OTG Support Unknown
GPS Type A-GPS
Infrared No
Bluetooth 4.2
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HFP, HSP
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Mobile Hotspot Yes
Memory Expansion Slot Yes
Expansion Slot Info MicroSD, MicroSDHC (up to 32 GB)
NFC Yes
Data Tethering Compatibility Yes
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
13+ Megapixels
Zoom
Yes
Flash
Yes (LED)
Additional Rear Camera Info
Auto focus, Face detection, Geotagging, ISO, Night mode, Panorama, Self-timer, HDR
Video Recording Formats
3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4, WMV
Video Recording Parameters
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
5+ Megapixels
Additional Front Camera Info
No
Video Recording Parameters
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology LCD (IPS)
Colors 16.7 million
Resolution 720 x 1280 pixels
Pixel Density 294 pixels
Size 5 inches
Secondary Display No
Sensors Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Digital Compass
Multi-Touch Yes
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating No
Additional Display Features Capacitive touch screen
Power & Battery
Battery Type Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Capacity 2240 mAh
Removable Battery No
Wireless Charging No
Fast Charging No
Video Playback Time Unknown
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Unknown
Internet Use (Cellular) Unknown
Talk Time Unknown
Standby Time Up to 19.4 days
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Design Type Bar
Material Plastic
Colors Graphite, Metal Gold
Dimensions [H x W x D] 14.4 x 7.2 x 0.9 cm (5.7 x 2.8 x 0.4 in)
Weight 151 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof No
Rugged design No
IP Rating No
Headset Jack 3.5mm
External Speakers Yes
Input / Navigation
Sleep / Wake Key Yes
Home Key No
Input / Keyboard Type Touchscreen
Navigation Type Touchscreen
External Volume Control Yes
Fingerprint Sensor Yes
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