40 ANDROID ADVISOR • ISSUE 64
REVIEW
The camera module is slightly raised from the
rear of the device, which is 8.2mm thick. Any wobble
when resting on a table is very minimal.
The glass casing stretches around halfway down
the rear of the device, yet features a Vodafone logo
where you might expect a fingerprint sensor on
pricier models.
In such an affordable smartphone, corners have
clearly been cut, but in some cases this is to its
benefit. Despite a plastic backing the device does
not feel cheap, and this design choice in fact aids
durability and grip.
We would have no hesitation in using this phone
case-free, something which cannot be said for the
vast majority of modern handsets. The power and
volume keys are satisfyingly responsive and tactile, and
the statement red power button reminds us of recent
Pixel devices and provides a striking splash of colour.
The Smart V10 is only available in the Chrome
Pewter colour, which looks sleek and polished, once
again defying its price tag. The headset included in the
box is among the most basic available, but there are a
number of very impressive and affordable headphones
which still utilize the included 3.5mm jack.
The phone features two speaker grilles, but don’t
let that mislead you: the right side houses the single
mono speaker while the left is simply used as an echo
chamber. As a result, it is extremely easy to block the
sound when you use the device, but that is far from a
problem exclusive to this or any phone.
The sound is in keeping with many single
downward firing speakers; it’s fine for watching the