When it comes to carrier-branded smartphones, the expectation is rarely high. In most cases, it seems just an effort from the network operators to peddle out cheap, unimpressive devices with their branding on them. Customer experience and device quality, or value for money, comes second.

But now there’s the Vodafone Smart Platinum 7 which, on paper, and in our experience, seems to be great value for money. Is it the one device to turnaround our presumptions?

Design

There’s a lot to like about the Vodafone Smart Platinum 7’s design. It’s essentially a metal frame sandwiched between two sheets of Corning GorillaGlass. The glass finish on the back is particularly attractive with its Obsidian-like black colouring and subtle carbon fibre pattern underneath. It looks and feels like a premium phone. What’s more, the glass has some attractive, subtle curves to its edges.
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