Vodafone VFD710 Smart V8

Product Description

The Smart V8 is identical to the ZTE V870, which you’re unlikely to find in the UK. The only difference is the rear of the phone, which is a dark grey instead of light grey. It’s an attractive device with premium-feeling chamfered edges. Despite its 5.5-inch screen size it isn’t overly chunky, weighing in at 166g and 7.9mm thick.Around the back of the V8, there are two lozenges of slightly grippy, textured material that presumably make space for wireless components, but also helpfully stop the phone from slipping off tilted surfaces. It’s also here that you’ll find the camera bump, which protrudes a couple of millimeters from the back of the chassis. Despite its precarious positioning, it didn’t pick up a scratch during my week of testing. Below this you’ll find the fingerprint scanner.The Smart V8 comes equipped with a Full HD IPS display, and it’s very good for the money. It’s just about bright enough to be used in the strongest sunlight, although just a tad more brightness would have been welcome. Blacks are deep enough to keep movies and games atmospheric, and colours look natural enough.