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.”