Vodafone Smart Ultra 6 Android Smartphone for £115 including postage.
No top up required.
Missed out on this when it was £100 via Vodafone, but seemed a decent price to me.
I assume this is locked to Vodafone so unlock code needed for other networks, which seen to be available for £2-3 on EBay.
Dimensions: 154 x 77 x 8.4 mm (6.06 x 3.03 x 0.33 in)
Weight: 159 g (5.61 oz)
Display: IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size: 5.5 inches (~70.3% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution: 1080 x 1920 pixels (~401 ppi pixel density)
Multitouch
Camera
13 MP, 4128 x 3096 pixels, autofocus, LED flash
Video: [email protected]
Secondary: 5 MP
Connectivity
GPRS: Yes
EDGE: Yes
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth v4.0, A2DP
MicroUSB v2.0
Battery
Li-Ion 3000 mAh battery
General Features
Android OS, v5.1 (Lollipop)
Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615
CPU: Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & quad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU: Adreno 405
Accelerometer, proximity
SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM
Browser: HTML5
Radio: FM radio
GPS Yes, with A-GPS
3.5mm jack
MP3/eAAC+ player
MP4/H.264 player
Photo/video editor
Document Viewer
Memory
Internal: 16 GB, 2 GB RAM
MicroSD, up to 64 GB
Shared Via The HUKD App For Android.
Top comments
Joe90_guy
27 Oct 155#4
Got mine when it was £99. Bought unlock code & PU leather case from eBay for £2.99 and £1.99 respectively. Got a FreedomPop SIM which for a one-off payment of £6.99 should give me 200 free minutes per month forever (or until they go bust like OVIVO!). So for just under £111, my mobile needs are sorted for a couple of years!
Wheresmylaptop
27 Oct 153#31
Code has not expired -W7CHX5BW for 20% any UMI products from Amazon. Bargain. I have made my decision. I'm going to give the UMI a shot withe the security of Amazon.
Nikkiboy180 to PhilthyPhil
27 Oct 153#13
Silly question - it is obviously not as good as it is not horrendously expensive and you will not be allowed in the private huddle of iPhone users at work / school etc. because you chose to be different.
jaydeeuk1
27 Oct 153#24
Quite like mine despite the mess that is android, as long as you don't install apps and services to the SD card lag should be minimal. Shame there's no gyroscope for google cardboard as the screen size and res is well suited. Also while it might look far more premium from a distance, in the hand it feels cheap. That being said, you won't find a better phone running android for under £150, and spec wise puts some £200 handsets to shame. Makes the 3rd gen moto g look the overpriced underspecced phone it is. Camera is pretty decent, its no lumia 1020 but for those like me upgrading from a moto g its a massive improvement. Its also been rock stable, perfprmance excellent and the obly phone ive ever had that really can last a whole day of heavy use. Unlock really easily for about £3.50. Now, if Microsoft could release a phone with this spec and price, they might get a decent slice of market share.
All comments (74)
borosidf
27 Oct 15#1
heat
is it unlocked btw?
stetol
27 Oct 15#2
Good question, I assume it is locked to Vodafone. Result if its not but I bought with the assumption I'd also need an unlock code for it.
99rb
27 Oct 152#3
easy cheap unlock on ebay
Joe90_guy
27 Oct 155#4
Got mine when it was £99. Bought unlock code & PU leather case from eBay for £2.99 and £1.99 respectively. Got a FreedomPop SIM which for a one-off payment of £6.99 should give me 200 free minutes per month forever (or until they go bust like OVIVO!). So for just under £111, my mobile needs are sorted for a couple of years!
99rb
27 Oct 15#5
the orlzy case is good and same eBay seller has good fitting screen protectors.
adamsa29
27 Oct 15#6
lovely phone, but mine has a crack on screen now, not even the corner shops are willing to change it.
make sure you don't brake it, as seems too expensive for a disposable phone still.
damadgeruk to adamsa29
27 Oct 151#10
Don't treat it like a disposable phone then, it'll last longer. :smiley:
furbars to adamsa29
27 Oct 152#15
Break
kg1986
27 Oct 15#7
i'm on my second now, the first one kept on restarting every time you ever so slightly stressed it. This one is almost the same.
if it wasnt for the software, this phone would be perfect.
im trying to decide if the elephone p8000 would be more reliable.
thisismark to kg1986
27 Oct 15#52
Mine also kept randomly restarting also lines at the top of the screen. Had to get a refund via the credit card company as Vodafone are a waste of space and did not pick up the faulty phone.
mynameisthehulk
27 Oct 15#8
Oh Prepaymania not banned anymore? Get ready for some intentional misprices to harvest email addresses!
I_SHOULD_COCO
27 Oct 15#9
I use for Youtube and reading and radio
Screen is great, CPU has no lag
Battery is surprisingly good ( I turn everything off)
OS install allows you edit the list of 'boot' apps
I still use Zeam launcher
COCO
PhilthyPhil
27 Oct 15#11
Don't want to spark off the haters, but is this better than an i5?
Nikkiboy180 to PhilthyPhil
27 Oct 153#13
Silly question - it is obviously not as good as it is not horrendously expensive and you will not be allowed in the private huddle of iPhone users at work / school etc. because you chose to be different.
Disco Dave
27 Oct 151#12
Nice phone. bought one for the wife. Only found one thing a bit annoying. When setting alarm to wake up in the morning if you mute sounds so you won't here any alerts i.e. emails you don't get alarm sounds either. I have a S5 and the alarm still sounds when I mute?
aszu to Disco Dave
27 Oct 151#21
This is a Lollipop 'feature' - since Android 5.0 mute option actually mutes the phone completely (no alarms or anything else).
The solution is that instead of muting it, set it to 'priority notifications only' ('star-like' icon) - this will have the same effect as mute in older version of Android - only certain predefined apps (like Alarms) will be allowed to use the speaker in this mode (you can also customize this apps list)
Wheresmylaptop
27 Oct 15#14
Anyone compared this to an Umi Iron? Which is best? (Assuming Iron is bought from Amazon)
blakester
27 Oct 15#16
haha beat me to it!
nattynooy
27 Oct 151#17
Great phone, for £100 I challenge anyone to better it
fras23 to nattynooy
27 Oct 15#47
There are a load of new LG G2's on that well known auction site for £105. Better than the Vodafone in pretty much every way.
mikedigitales
27 Oct 15#18
I've ummed and ahhhed about one of these for the OH, but I'm pretty certain she would break it inside of a month. She's got a second gen moto g at the moment and it's taken the drops and bumps pretty well. Main reason for upgrade is for a good camera as she's noticed the difference between my photos from a LG G2 and her moto g 2nd gen.
RebTheRebel
27 Oct 151#19
Tbh with the white one, youd be surprised how many people keep thinking mine is an iPhone 6 from a small distance.
john-boi
27 Oct 151#20
This or the Umi Iron ( with discount couple of pounds cheaper) from Amazon.....?
Wheresmylaptop to john-boi
27 Oct 15#23
I'm trying to make the same decision. Ordered the SU6 and then saw the code for UMI Iron and ordered one. Both arrive tomorrow. Which box gets opened and which box goes back!?!
I get impression that Iron is nicer design, has extra 1GB ram and slightly faster CPU. While the SU6 is a safer option. Also Iron does not support all bands. I 'think' I'm okay as I'm on Three. Other difference is the off screen buttons on the SU6, which I prefer.
I think I'm leaning towards the iron with the security of it being fulfilled by Amazon.
What network are you on? Have you found any other significant differences?
abdi12346
27 Oct 15#22
Heat!
jaydeeuk1
27 Oct 153#24
Quite like mine despite the mess that is android, as long as you don't install apps and services to the SD card lag should be minimal. Shame there's no gyroscope for google cardboard as the screen size and res is well suited. Also while it might look far more premium from a distance, in the hand it feels cheap. That being said, you won't find a better phone running android for under £150, and spec wise puts some £200 handsets to shame. Makes the 3rd gen moto g look the overpriced underspecced phone it is. Camera is pretty decent, its no lumia 1020 but for those like me upgrading from a moto g its a massive improvement. Its also been rock stable, perfprmance excellent and the obly phone ive ever had that really can last a whole day of heavy use. Unlock really easily for about £3.50. Now, if Microsoft could release a phone with this spec and price, they might get a decent slice of market share.
john-boi
27 Oct 15#25
I am on Virgin so 4G doesn't affect me really. I have a Mifi which has an EE 4G card in their 100GB free offer thingy so speed is not an issue. Have gone and plumped for the Iron from Amazon as peace of mind if it's not the right choice can return.
Like you get the impression the Iron would be better choice if it works as described, but its an IF that amazon returns makes me secure in gambling on!!!
Will be interested to hear your thoughts on them both :wink:
bullerbug
27 Oct 15#26
anyone who is non contract with just over a ton to spare . this is the phone if you want a big screen. unlocked for thee quid, had no issue's since I got it in August
hullu
27 Oct 15#27
got one on the £99 deal, why pay for a label? great screen , no lag,
gsj87
27 Oct 15#28
Got this on the £99 deal. Brilliant phone, no lag at all, very similar to my old phone (Nexus 5). Only gripe I have with this phone is the camera which is poor.
Slim2k
27 Oct 15#29
In a bit of a dilemma, I have a 2nd Gen Moto x, which I can give to my mum or sell it for around £170 and buy her this walking away with £55 or Buy her a Moto G and walk away with £40
She uses her phone for photos, calling and texting.
Any thoughts?
kg1986
27 Oct 15#30
Has this code Expired? - Im actually thinking of returning the SU6 and looked at the Iron.. also looked at the p8000, but i dont think im half as dependant on 4G as i think (GiffGaff),
Wheresmylaptop
27 Oct 153#31
Code has not expired -W7CHX5BW for 20% any UMI products from Amazon. Bargain. I have made my decision. I'm going to give the UMI a shot withe the security of Amazon.
ATCQ
27 Oct 151#32
Brilliant phone, can't recommended it enough. Girlfriend got one too and we've had no issues for the past three months of daily use.
People keep asking me if its the new iPhone however.. they don't believe me when I say it's a 'vodafone' phone!
gsj87 to ATCQ
27 Oct 15#34
People ask me the same thing! I say it's the 'Smart Ultra 6'... don't mention anything about it being a 'Vodafone' phone lol
fgrc76
27 Oct 15#33
Thanks OP, just ordered one for my daughter so that's her Christmas present sorted, I might treat myself to one as my Samsung S2 isn't going to last forever lol
stetol to fgrc76
27 Oct 15#38
No worries, only my second deal posting so glad its helped you.
Bossworld
27 Oct 15#35
Wish they'd release 5.1 for it, it's really buggy :/ Specs are great for the price though.
tonyfonda
27 Oct 15#36
Anyone managed to install Android 6 (Marshmallow) on their smart ultra?
jnm21
27 Oct 15#37
Anyone had trouble with volume control on this? My dad constantly gets a System UI has stopped error when trying to alter the volume - both in software & by buttons.
gsj87 to jnm21
27 Oct 15#41
Nope, no issues here. Try uninstalling any apps you use which need volume control and reinstalling.
kg1986
27 Oct 151#39
going to take the su6 back i think - just ordered the iron :smiley:
McBloody
27 Oct 15#40
oos now :/
h4music
27 Oct 15#42
OOS now
somru
27 Oct 15#43
sold out
Disco Dave
27 Oct 15#44
I have lollipop on my S5 and when I mute my alarm still makes a sound
vjpower
27 Oct 15#45
oos now
damadgeruk
27 Oct 15#46
Me too, no volume issues though Bluetooth audio stutters, need to test whether it is only in the car.
1spoon1
27 Oct 15#48
Just noticed this uses a nano sim! So how would you go about changing from micro or normal sim to a nano without loosing you number?
damadgeruk to 1spoon1
27 Oct 15#50
Many networks provide nano free, alternatively, cut your existing SIM (as I did before using a nail file to tidy the edges).
bargainhunter666 to 1spoon1
27 Oct 15#62
easily...
kunhadi
27 Oct 15#49
Cold
rugman
27 Oct 15#51
LG G2 = fragile...I farted and it cracked the screen...
OK, you get the idea, it fell out of my top pocket while bending down, from a distance of 12 inches, screen cracked...I've got a Moto G 2nd Gen now, brilliant phone, pretty robust too, no issues...they just got it right on that one
alex_3000
27 Oct 15#53
Amazing phone for the price
bluraymond
27 Oct 15#54
Excellent phone, got mine on the £99, deal, unlock via eBay £3, free micro sim from my network and £4 for a pretty good hard case, download mobdro, jobs a good un!
jnm21
27 Oct 15#55
A sim (standard, mini or micro) cannot be cut down to nano - nano is a fraction thinner than the others - best to get a proper nano from your network.
ohdearohdear
27 Oct 15#56
This or Moto G 2nd gen?
I_SHOULD_COCO
27 Oct 15#57
My Virgin Media Micro sim had perforations that allowed me to go straight to nano, there and then.
Brill Phone - This year's Blade/San Diego/Moto G
COCO
evansnarty
27 Oct 15#58
okay just a couple of things before buying this phone ( I have it ) first this is still running on lollipop 5.0.2 not 5.1.. two it gets hot when charging.. the camera ain't really good either ( another thing since I bought this phone the earphone isn't working so I plugged my lg g2 earphone they got volume and stop button which works with lg g2 when watching YouTube or any other videos ( but it doesn't work on this phone in YouTube only one of the button lits the bar ( which is suppose to stop ) but it doesnt on this phone at all... right and last thing sometimes the name of network service on top left disappears for a sec or two then comes back ( maybe its glitch ) anyways other then that its good price :smiley:
FREEZIN WOLF
27 Oct 152#59
Thats some mighty impressive flatulence there my friend.
If i wore a hat i would take it off to you... But then use it to waft the air a bit fresher.
lambert8
27 Oct 15#60
Had this phone for two weeks now. A great phone in every way and that's coming from a Samsung S3 and Sony Z1. Used my talkmobile nano sim in it which worked straight away. Amazing value, zte know how to make quality phones.
bargainhunter666
27 Oct 15#61
Seriously....why the capital B?
bargainhunter666
27 Oct 15#63
Expire it so people don't buy the other deals - intention. Someone unexpire when instock.
tomzo
27 Oct 15#64
You can cut it to proper size using special tool Your text here
jnm21
28 Oct 15#65
NO YOU CAN'T - I have one of those 'special tools', but you risk damaging the phone if you try - yes, it may work, but it may also rip out the sim reader pins. https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=nano+sim+thickness
RebTheRebel
28 Oct 15#66
Haha, same. I just say it's the ZTE Smart Ultra 6!
I usually hate the S-Style cases you get for phones, but have to say that the clear one for this, which is also part frosted looks really really good and it also adds a tiny bit of weight which actually makes it 'Feel' more premium. £1.30 delivered on eBay. I also have the Orzly which is a great case but is a mil bigger than it should be so is a little loose. The S-style fits to perfection and also adds good cushioning to the phone.
1spoon1
28 Oct 15#67
Most helpful post ever!
As for the actual answer, you order a nano sim and do a sim swap!
damadgeruk
29 Oct 15#68
Yes, you can. I'm not going to recommend it though I have done it, as have others.
jnm21
29 Oct 15#69
No you can't - you can cut it down to the size in length & width, but unless you have a planer, you can't do the depth - argue all you want - I'll keep telling others the truth - it is physically impossible to do with the special tool that people mis-describe just to sell.
damadgeruk
29 Oct 15#70
Oh yes you can, I've done it, no, I didn't reduce the thickness and yes, my phone worked and still does. Again, I'm not recommending you try it though again, it worked for me and others, regardless of what jnm21 would like us believe. :smiley:
jnm21
29 Oct 15#71
I don't care what you believe (I think you are actually fully aware of the facts), I just want you to stop misleading others. Using a cut down mini or micro sim will invalidate your warranty (if Vodafone realise - which they will if it jams/wrecks the pins).
damadgeruk
29 Oct 151#72
You are correct, I am fully aware of the fact that my SU6 works perfectly with a cut down full thickness SIM. Again, I don't recommend you do this. Remind me, how am I misleading others?
Nikkiboy180
15 Nov 15#73
Had it for around three weeks now, fast as he'll and a great battery life. Unlocking was simple and gets 4g on the three network.
A work colleague has just had an S6 - they are gutted that I paid £400 less for the same performance. 9/10 from me
StockportGerbil
15 Nov 151#74
I cut my sim down without being aware there was a issue with thickness. I guess I was lucky...
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Opening post
No top up required.
Missed out on this when it was £100 via Vodafone, but seemed a decent price to me.
I assume this is locked to Vodafone so unlock code needed for other networks, which seen to be available for £2-3 on EBay.
Dimensions: 154 x 77 x 8.4 mm (6.06 x 3.03 x 0.33 in)
Weight: 159 g (5.61 oz)
Display: IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size: 5.5 inches (~70.3% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution: 1080 x 1920 pixels (~401 ppi pixel density)
Multitouch
Camera
13 MP, 4128 x 3096 pixels, autofocus, LED flash
Video: [email protected]
Secondary: 5 MP
Connectivity
GPRS: Yes
EDGE: Yes
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth v4.0, A2DP
MicroUSB v2.0
Battery
Li-Ion 3000 mAh battery
General Features
Android OS, v5.1 (Lollipop)
Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615
CPU: Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & quad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU: Adreno 405
Accelerometer, proximity
SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM
Browser: HTML5
Radio: FM radio
GPS Yes, with A-GPS
3.5mm jack
MP3/eAAC+ player
MP4/H.264 player
Photo/video editor
Document Viewer
Memory
Internal: 16 GB, 2 GB RAM
MicroSD, up to 64 GB
Shared Via The HUKD App For Android.
Top comments
All comments (74)
is it unlocked btw?
make sure you don't brake it, as seems too expensive for a disposable phone still.
if it wasnt for the software, this phone would be perfect.
im trying to decide if the elephone p8000 would be more reliable.
Screen is great, CPU has no lag
Battery is surprisingly good ( I turn everything off)
OS install allows you edit the list of 'boot' apps
I still use Zeam launcher
COCO
The solution is that instead of muting it, set it to 'priority notifications only' ('star-like' icon) - this will have the same effect as mute in older version of Android - only certain predefined apps (like Alarms) will be allowed to use the speaker in this mode (you can also customize this apps list)
I get impression that Iron is nicer design, has extra 1GB ram and slightly faster CPU. While the SU6 is a safer option. Also Iron does not support all bands. I 'think' I'm okay as I'm on Three. Other difference is the off screen buttons on the SU6, which I prefer.
I think I'm leaning towards the iron with the security of it being fulfilled by Amazon.
What network are you on? Have you found any other significant differences?
Like you get the impression the Iron would be better choice if it works as described, but its an IF that amazon returns makes me secure in gambling on!!!
Will be interested to hear your thoughts on them both :wink:
She uses her phone for photos, calling and texting.
Any thoughts?
People keep asking me if its the new iPhone however.. they don't believe me when I say it's a 'vodafone' phone!
OK, you get the idea, it fell out of my top pocket while bending down, from a distance of 12 inches, screen cracked...I've got a Moto G 2nd Gen now, brilliant phone, pretty robust too, no issues...they just got it right on that one
Brill Phone - This year's Blade/San Diego/Moto G
COCO
If i wore a hat i would take it off to you... But then use it to waft the air a bit fresher.
I usually hate the S-Style cases you get for phones, but have to say that the clear one for this, which is also part frosted looks really really good and it also adds a tiny bit of weight which actually makes it 'Feel' more premium. £1.30 delivered on eBay. I also have the Orzly which is a great case but is a mil bigger than it should be so is a little loose. The S-style fits to perfection and also adds good cushioning to the phone.
As for the actual answer, you order a nano sim and do a sim swap!
A work colleague has just had an S6 - they are gutted that I paid £400 less for the same performance. 9/10 from me