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Product Details
Packed with user-friendly features, the Vodafone Smart Ultra 6 is designed to accommodate your lifestyle. The smartphone comes equipped with a 5.5-inch IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen for rich visuals and detailed graphics, and runs on the powerful Octa-core processor that provides speedy web browsing with seamless multitasking.
Capture high quality photos and videos with sound with the Smart Ultra 6’s built-in 13-megapixel camera. Alternatively, you can make video calls and take selfies with the 5-megapixel front-facing camera.
Vodafone apps allow you to connect and share with confidence; the Vodafone Guardian app is free and easy to use, helping to keep your children safe when using their smartphones. With Vodafone Guardian, you can choose who can call or SMS your child and set permitted hours for calling among many more security settings.
I came from the Nexus 5, had the SU6 for around four months now and although it's not as good as the Nexus, it holds up pretty well. It's a fraction slower but nothing major, a little lag if you have 5/6 programs on at the same time but the major major drawback for me is the camera. The camera on the Nexus is brilliant but the camera on the SU6 is just sh*t. So much so that I'm looking to replace this now as I take a lot of photos. If you're not bothered about the camera, then I'd definitely recommend this, it performs just as good as some flagship phones I've had.
Joe90_guy
3 Mar 163#30
I've had my SU6 since last September when I paid £99 for it. Can I just temper the 'the camera is sh*t' comment a little? Yes, in low light, pictures are dark and yes, on zoom, pictures and especially videos are blocky (as with most camera phones) but in good light with standard focus, you can get images that to my eye, are outstandingly good. After my 1st Gen Moto G, the camera was a massive step up.
BTW, recognising that all phone cameras have their limitations, we bought a Canon Powershot for 'proper' photos. Great in low light, IOS and high zoom. To me it makes more sense to buy a cheap (but okay) smartphone and a dedicated (moderately expensive) camera than an over-priced flagship phone.
panny300
3 Mar 163#21
i have the ultra 6,great phone but there is a software issue that vodafone say they have replicated and are trying to fix,
a lot of people including myself complain of the ringtone turning itself off without warning,you have no idea until you notice missed calls,which for work users can cost money,and its starting to p**s me off.
it seems to have happened after update in december.
little_green
2 Mar 163#8
99 in-store at asda
All comments (94)
xbox360man
2 Mar 16#1
cheapest place for it, hot
buggzy
2 Mar 16#2
is this locked to vodafone
TheRealDealZ to buggzy
2 Mar 161#4
when you get it yeah, but I got mine unlocked and it was easy enough.
vassy201187 to buggzy
2 Mar 161#5
Yes it would be locked to it. You can unlock it for 99p from Ebay.
daffers
2 Mar 16#3
Baie goedkoop Mnr. Geldenhuys
burky69
2 Mar 16#6
Bet me too it, hot!
brianfj1200
2 Mar 16#7
Wish I hadn't just purchased a Moto G3 for £170 or I would have been all over this, Heat from me.
229mel to brianfj1200
2 Mar 16#10
I picked up g3 like 3months ago for £70 in mint condition...... I bet you got the 2gb version tho? but still extra £100 on such a cheap phone is nuts for only extra 1gb of ram.
No Marshmallow on the Smart though, unlike your Moto.
little_green
2 Mar 163#8
99 in-store at asda
blitzmmccv to little_green
2 Mar 161#16
Yes i dont get how this is gaining heat when its still £99 in store at asda and at this price its only £5 off its usual selling price.
Deal_HUNT3R
2 Mar 16#9
Best cheap phone
nawazb
2 Mar 16#12
very good phone
zermattbusby
2 Mar 16#13
Better than a Nexus 5?
gsj87
2 Mar 164#14
I came from the Nexus 5, had the SU6 for around four months now and although it's not as good as the Nexus, it holds up pretty well. It's a fraction slower but nothing major, a little lag if you have 5/6 programs on at the same time but the major major drawback for me is the camera. The camera on the Nexus is brilliant but the camera on the SU6 is just sh*t. So much so that I'm looking to replace this now as I take a lot of photos. If you're not bothered about the camera, then I'd definitely recommend this, it performs just as good as some flagship phones I've had.
Spaceman117
2 Mar 16#15
Great phone. Unlocked mine via eBay within 2 hours of purchase 6 weeks ago. Heat added :smiley:
zermattbusby
2 Mar 16#18
Thanks gsj
horsepills
2 Mar 16#19
It's out of stock in all Asda stores near me, so this may be the only option for some.
horsepills
2 Mar 16#20
Marshmallow isn't all that though, is it?
panny300
3 Mar 163#21
i have the ultra 6,great phone but there is a software issue that vodafone say they have replicated and are trying to fix,
a lot of people including myself complain of the ringtone turning itself off without warning,you have no idea until you notice missed calls,which for work users can cost money,and its starting to p**s me off.
it seems to have happened after update in december.
Wildboar to panny300
3 Mar 16#38
Apparently a 5.1.1 problem not a SU6 problem. It has happened to me. One cause is pairing with a bluetooth device then disconnecting. I switched off bluetooth & rebooted the phone and it has been OK since ... not ideal but at least I know how to fix it even temporarily ... now waiting for a patch /update to android
rickj
3 Mar 16#22
Sold a Samsung s6 edge plus and bought this phone .since then 3 friends have all bought one.Very easily unlocked via eBay and not really missed the Sammy to be honest which was a 550 phone .Sure camera is no match but its a fifth of the price .great price if any stock left.
redegan82
3 Mar 16#23
excellent phone for the price
Babbler
3 Mar 161#24
Still holding its price I see... nice. Wait for a daily deal on amazon for £100 if you can - and VODA will likely do it again too (Easter sale anyone?).
I haven't upgraded to Marshmallow yet as I am hearing issues with it on the G3 so will wait.
brianfj1200
3 Mar 16#26
Unfortunately I got mine a couple of weeks ago and this deal wasn't available at that time
brianfj1200
3 Mar 16#27
That extra 1GB of ram makes a whole lot of difference on any phone and also it has 16gb of storage instead of the 8gb so for me was worth the extra cash.
thinkiwillhaveit
3 Mar 16#28
Liked the phone but after updating and unlocking it went back for random rebooting or not waking up unless you did a reset, sent for replacement but that one did the same as well. Gave up in end as tried everything I could fine on forums.
First one I got is ok (daughters) but last two just just didn't play ball, shame really as liked the phone
burky69
3 Mar 16#29
Anyone tried a 128GB SD in this?
intranix to burky69
3 Mar 161#32
yes and it worked fine.
Joe90_guy
3 Mar 163#30
I've had my SU6 since last September when I paid £99 for it. Can I just temper the 'the camera is sh*t' comment a little? Yes, in low light, pictures are dark and yes, on zoom, pictures and especially videos are blocky (as with most camera phones) but in good light with standard focus, you can get images that to my eye, are outstandingly good. After my 1st Gen Moto G, the camera was a massive step up.
BTW, recognising that all phone cameras have their limitations, we bought a Canon Powershot for 'proper' photos. Great in low light, IOS and high zoom. To me it makes more sense to buy a cheap (but okay) smartphone and a dedicated (moderately expensive) camera than an over-priced flagship phone.
intranix to Joe90_guy
3 Mar 162#33
To many people it makes more sense to have a decent camera phone as that is the camera you will have with you most of the time.
acholmes2000 to Joe90_guy
4 Mar 16#83
agree with this, for £200 you can have this phone and a very compact dedicated camera that will out perform most if not all flagship phones I use a SU6 paired with a sony wx200 with wifi and it works seamlessly if you can put up with carrying a spare device, gives me excellent photos in all light and transfers the pics for editing sharing very quickly and painlessly.
SilverBandit
3 Mar 16#31
Bought an SU6 a couple of weeks ago to keep me going while I argue with Sony over getting my Z3c repaired - unlocking was simple and rooting was also fairly straightforward once I managed to figure out the correct set of files and instructions. Loving it so far and, apart from the camera, it's probably as good at everything else as my Sony.
rev6
3 Mar 16#34
The permission changes are good. Applications request permissions when they need them, which you can deny, and manage through the permissions settings. I think that's one of the best features for M.
billybear
3 Mar 16#35
Great phone, had mine 6 weeks and no problems so far, noticeable improvement in battery life after update to 5.1.1, will last 2 days with light use. Thought it might be too big, but soon got used to it and off-screen buttons mean all the 5.5 inches are yours!! ;-p
Besford
3 Mar 16#36
All that what, though? :neutral_face:
mrrox007
3 Mar 161#37
Bought for my wife, she is happy with it. I would buy one if it comes in smaller size with the same specs - would not fit in my pockets, you need a handbag or baggy trousers to have the phone in your pocket in warmer seasons..
Gollywood to mrrox007
3 Mar 161#46
If the Mrs is content with 5.5" good for her :smiley:
hammish21
3 Mar 16#39
It has gone back up to £115 as of 28/2. This is now the cheapest price. Heat from me
Aceplayryder
3 Mar 16#40
Awesome Phone i got one last year, unlocked it via Ebay and it works great
Only one thing lets it down is that the Camera is below average
hammish21 to Aceplayryder
3 Mar 16#41
How is the front facing camera for selfies etc?
Aceplayryder
3 Mar 16#42
The front facing camera is good for selfies, Ive used it a couple of times
Both cameras struggle in low light
misterleoni
3 Mar 16#43
Also 'Doze' for far better standby times, adoptable storage - for turning an SD card into storage that effectively merges with the internal storage and all the security fixes and improvements that come with a newer OS version.
zachary1000
3 Mar 16#44
i love this phone !:smiley: compared the camera with a note 3 last night in a lamp lit room and the note3 was 2nd place! i was shocked!,the only thing i don't like is if you take pictures on auto,you can't change the resolution,it stays in 13MP,other than that,i've no complaints,i was always a big name phone customer,not anymore.
Gollywood
3 Mar 16#45
Soft & chewy?
jun19
3 Mar 16#47
don't understand why is getting so hot similar price every where, some people have nothing but to compare these devices with premium one.
Jiming
3 Mar 16#48
Personally I'm going to hold off for the next clubcard boost.
hugekebab
3 Mar 16#49
great phone, but don't expect android 6.0
chris007
3 Mar 16#50
Be careful with this phone - I've had 2 from Amazon. Both gone back. If you upgrade Android software (which it will ask you to do straight away) the phone ringer wont work after it connects to Bluetooth then disconnects from Bluetooth.
ie. Connect the phone to Bluetooth in the car...phone rings through the car stereo when someone calls you...take phone out of car...someone rings, it only vibrates. You then need to turn phone off then back on to reset this.
Hopefully this has been sorted (I bought 1 month ago) but have gone with Wileyfox instead with no problems.
229mel
3 Mar 16#51
lol why wouldn't you buy a better phone than a moto g than if you had 170 to blow on a phone...
I Picked up 32gb micro sd card a couple of months ago under £5 ..
hugekebab
3 Mar 161#52
wouldn't be hukd without this comment
lionfight
3 Mar 16#53
Two left in Asda store in slough after i brought one. £99
Masteryates
3 Mar 16#54
If its got no bugs, (like on my Nexus 7 2013,) its great. Doze makes a huge difference to battery life.
Masteryates
3 Mar 16#55
Cant help but sit here and snigger. :wink:
horsepills
3 Mar 16#56
Try dropping it in the bath and see if it's as good as your Sony
SilverBandit
3 Mar 16#57
Funnily enough it probably is! That's the argument I'm having with Sony right now, my Z3c stopped working after it fell in the bath :disappointed:
horsepills
3 Mar 162#58
Oh no! Now my smug comment doesn't seem too smart...sorry dude!
leemg3
3 Mar 161#59
Fantastic phone. Won't get better spec for the price had one since October. No regrets
stato257
3 Mar 16#60
Have one free from work just for emails lol. its a nice piece of kit. well worth the money.
koalauk
3 Mar 16#61
bought it last month and excellent value for the money, very snapy and quick and camera is very good too, and face unlock feature with camera exposure manual settings make it a winner for me for the price.
nattynooy
3 Mar 16#62
Careful , unlocking it breaks the Warranty.
anthony401
3 Mar 161#63
I've had this phone for many months now and have enjoyed using it. I do agree with many of the posts about the poor quality camera. After much use, with many different apps I've concluded the quality, in any light, is shockingly poor. My old HTC Wildfire is better! If I'm going out with half a thought that I might take a picture, I'll also bring my old Nexus 5 with me or a 'proper' camera. The HDR pictures take forever to take and the quality is laughable. Note, this is all on my SU6. I may just have a reject but it does appear many other people think the same.
koalauk to anthony401
3 Mar 161#64
You have a reject !
Below are the samples where the google photos reduce the quality by %60 so you ll see the originals are pretty good for capturing daily things !
anthony401
3 Mar 16#65
Looks like it. Very nice picture!
anthony401
3 Mar 16#66
Hi koalauk, meant to ask if you use the stock camera app or another?
koalauk to anthony401
3 Mar 16#67
Stock app,
here is another sample
Ad86
3 Mar 16#68
Best phone for the money without importing.
thelatics
3 Mar 161#69
What complete and utter b0ll0cks, unlocking has no effect on warranty, and in any case Vodafone wouldn't even be able to tell it was unlocked unless they specifically tried putting a non Vodafone sim in, and why would they do that?
mcdexsta
3 Mar 16#70
Paid a £100 for this from Vodafone. Got bored of it within3 months
Tarquin8484 to mcdexsta
6 Mar 16#90
Get a hobby.
greg7m
3 Mar 16#71
Care to share your steps. Am stumped.
Final
3 Mar 16#72
Can anyone recommend a phone for around the same price that's smaller than this? 5.5 inch screen is just too big for me, I'd prefer 4.5.
You may get away with this when returning a new mobile, but not if you need repairs under warranty later (unless mobile is unrepairably dead and can't be checked). Same with rooting.
I don't agree with this but those are the facts in the UK.
1. Root using Kingo Root (may report a failure but sometimes has worked anyway, if not reboot and repeat)
2. Copy TWRP and SuperSU to root of internal storage
3. Open adb shell and run the following two commands su (this will also tell you if step 1 worked - your command prompt will change from "shell@..." to "root@....") dd if=/sdcard/recovery-twrp2870-p839v55.img of=/dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/recovery (check the TWRP filename if you downloaded the -5.1.1 file)
4. Boot into TWRP recovery using volume up + power key combination (I find this a very hit and miss method so prefer 'reboot recovery' from the adb shell)
5. Install the SuperSU.zip file from your internal storage
All done.
koalauk
4 Mar 16#81
I thought Dinosaurs were extinct, but by the looks of your profile picture they still exist :wink::wink: That how I rooted as well so spot on !!
bigdavethehorn
4 Mar 16#82
Anyone upgraded from a first gen Moto G to one of these? Was it a considerable upgrade? Worth it in your opinion?
Sqsq
4 Mar 16#84
KingRoot and Kingo Root (and other Chinese variations) mine personal data during rooting (IMEI, etc). They require internet access to root so this worries me.
Are there other rooting methods for the SU6?
koalauk to Sqsq
4 Mar 16#86
paranoid? of what... of course it needs internet access as downloads the correct script to execute in order to root depending on your system processor variant etc... it is just fine....
thelatics
4 Mar 161#85
And this contradicts that, with some reasoned arguments
Unlocking might invalidate a contract Sim, but this is a handset purchase and the warranty is on that, the handset and the stock Android software, so whilst Vodafone as a network provider might not like it, Vodafone as a handset manufacturer (via ZTE) would have to repair a broken phone.
I think rooting though would definitely invalidate as it tampers with the whole phone setup
modelman
4 Mar 16#87
It make me laugh when peps can't even bear to be away from their beloved phone when having a bath. A mobile phone implant might be the answer...:laughing:
All in all a great phone for the money as someone pointed out. There is nothing better available within the UK at this price.
julieallen
6 Mar 16#88
They aren't the facts.
Unlocking voids the warranty harks back to the days when pretty much every phone needed unlocking using hardware and dismantling the phone.
these phones are unlocked by typing a code in which comes from the Vodafone database, and does not do anything to the warranty. If, and its a big if, you are asked about it being unlocked you just say a guy in a Vodafone store did it for you when you bought the phone as you said you needed to use it abroad.
If unlocking with this method voids the warranty then even getting it unlocked from vodafone by paying them £19.99 would void it
Tarquin8484
6 Mar 16#89
Hmm, to get out of having to fix the phone under warranty?
mcdexsta
6 Mar 16#91
Post some deals!
thelatics
7 Mar 16#92
Pretty much yup!
buddn07
7 Mar 16#93
Just ordered this after my LG G3 has fallen into a bootloop cycle. Looks like a decent deal, thank OP!
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Product Details
Packed with user-friendly features, the Vodafone Smart Ultra 6 is designed to accommodate your lifestyle. The smartphone comes equipped with a 5.5-inch IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen for rich visuals and detailed graphics, and runs on the powerful Octa-core processor that provides speedy web browsing with seamless multitasking.
Capture high quality photos and videos with sound with the Smart Ultra 6’s built-in 13-megapixel camera. Alternatively, you can make video calls and take selfies with the 5-megapixel front-facing camera.
Vodafone apps allow you to connect and share with confidence; the Vodafone Guardian app is free and easy to use, helping to keep your children safe when using their smartphones. With Vodafone Guardian, you can choose who can call or SMS your child and set permitted hours for calling among many more security settings.
Same price at amazon now:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B013F8UJRM?keywords=smart%20ultra&qid=1456988422&ref_=sr_1_1&sr=8-1
- Babbler
Same price at amazon now:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B013F8UJRM?keywords=smart%20ultra&qid=1456988422&ref_=sr_1_1&sr=8-1
- Babbler
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BTW, recognising that all phone cameras have their limitations, we bought a Canon Powershot for 'proper' photos. Great in low light, IOS and high zoom. To me it makes more sense to buy a cheap (but okay) smartphone and a dedicated (moderately expensive) camera than an over-priced flagship phone.
a lot of people including myself complain of the ringtone turning itself off without warning,you have no idea until you notice missed calls,which for work users can cost money,and its starting to p**s me off.
it seems to have happened after update in december.
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a lot of people including myself complain of the ringtone turning itself off without warning,you have no idea until you notice missed calls,which for work users can cost money,and its starting to p**s me off.
it seems to have happened after update in december.
Same price at amazon now:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B013F8UJRM?keywords=smart%20ultra&qid=1456988422&ref_=sr_1_1&sr=8-1
My review:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/customer-reviews/R3JW1QFXK1L9QH/ref=cm_cr_getr_d_rvw_ttl?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B013F8UJRM
First one I got is ok (daughters) but last two just just didn't play ball, shame really as liked the phone
BTW, recognising that all phone cameras have their limitations, we bought a Canon Powershot for 'proper' photos. Great in low light, IOS and high zoom. To me it makes more sense to buy a cheap (but okay) smartphone and a dedicated (moderately expensive) camera than an over-priced flagship phone.
Only one thing lets it down is that the Camera is below average
Both cameras struggle in low light
ie. Connect the phone to Bluetooth in the car...phone rings through the car stereo when someone calls you...take phone out of car...someone rings, it only vibrates. You then need to turn phone off then back on to reset this.
Hopefully this has been sorted (I bought 1 month ago) but have gone with Wileyfox instead with no problems.
I Picked up 32gb micro sd card a couple of months ago under £5 ..
Below are the samples where the google photos reduce the quality by %60 so you ll see the originals are pretty good for capturing daily things !
here is another sample
£40 LOL
In the UK unlocking is legal, but will invalidate the warranty: http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/phones/unlock-mobile-phone#warrantyq
You may get away with this when returning a new mobile, but not if you need repairs under warranty later (unless mobile is unrepairably dead and can't be checked). Same with rooting.
I don't agree with this but those are the facts in the UK.
Download the latest SuperSU zip file https://download.chainfire.eu/696/SuperSU/
Download the TWRP zip file (check your android version) http://www.modaco.com/forums/topic/375554-recovery-twrp-2870/ (I used the v55-5.1.1 file)
(You'll need access to adb shell - http://adbshell.com/downloads)
1. Root using Kingo Root (may report a failure but sometimes has worked anyway, if not reboot and repeat)
2. Copy TWRP and SuperSU to root of internal storage
3. Open adb shell and run the following two commands
su (this will also tell you if step 1 worked - your command prompt will change from "shell@..." to "root@....")
dd if=/sdcard/recovery-twrp2870-p839v55.img of=/dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/recovery (check the TWRP filename if you downloaded the -5.1.1 file)
4. Boot into TWRP recovery using volume up + power key combination (I find this a very hit and miss method so prefer 'reboot recovery' from the adb shell)
5. Install the SuperSU.zip file from your internal storage
All done.
Are there other rooting methods for the SU6?
http://support.mobileunlocked.com/hc/en-us/articles/200242403-Does-unlocking-a-mobile-phone-affect-the-warranty-
Unlocking might invalidate a contract Sim, but this is a handset purchase and the warranty is on that, the handset and the stock Android software, so whilst Vodafone as a network provider might not like it, Vodafone as a handset manufacturer (via ZTE) would have to repair a broken phone.
I think rooting though would definitely invalidate as it tampers with the whole phone setup
All in all a great phone for the money as someone pointed out. There is nothing better available within the UK at this price.
Unlocking voids the warranty harks back to the days when pretty much every phone needed unlocking using hardware and dismantling the phone.
these phones are unlocked by typing a code in which comes from the Vodafone database, and does not do anything to the warranty. If, and its a big if, you are asked about it being unlocked you just say a guy in a Vodafone store did it for you when you bought the phone as you said you needed to use it abroad.
If unlocking with this method voids the warranty then even getting it unlocked from vodafone by paying them £19.99 would void it