Vodafone Smart Platinum 7

Super screen ; Great all-round performance ; Fantastic price

Design not completely harmonious ; It's locked to Vodafone (obviously) ; Poor Vodafone bloatware apps

Vodafone has delivered on its promise of a premium smartphone experience for a less-than-premium price. It might not be up there with the top ranks in any one area, but it's far closer than the mid-range also-rans where it really matters.

Excellent value for money ; Clean user experience ; Premium design ; Stunning display ; Fast performance

Speaker grilles trap dirt ; Camera could be better ; Fingerprint magnet ; Carrier locked ; Low grip body

Whether you know it as the Vodafone Smart Platinum 7, the Pro 7 or the Alcatel Idol 4S (which shares almost all of the same DNA), this is a great smartphone, and undoubtedly Vodafone’s best effort to date..

Big screen that’s super-sharp ; Fab speakers ; High-end build ; Cracking value

Camera results are mid-range fodder ; Finger scanner could be faster ; Locked to Vodafone

High-end design at a mid-range price, but there’s stiff competition for a bargain hunter’s pounds

The Vodafone Smart platinum 7 is, as its titles states, a smart looking handset that fits comfortably in the hand. Generally there was a smooth transition between apps although I was not too thrilled by the fuzziness that appeared when changing between...

Surprisingly sleek and sturdy; Lengthy battery life; Fast and accurate fingerprint reader; Top quality screen

Even better phones are available at around the same price or less; Bundled nagware

A surprisingly excellent own-brand phone that holds its own against big name smartphones