Vodafone has just announced the Smart N9 and Smart
N9 lite. These are two phones with a no-frills set of features and reasonable
prices.
Both devices use near stock Android 8.1 Oreo (the
Smart N9 Lite uses the toned-down Android Go Edition) with a few added software
features by Vodafone catering to the parent's needs better than regular Android
phones. For instance, parental controls can limit and disable certain apps.
Parents can also limit screentime hours or see the phone's location in
real-time. Even more, Force Ring will allow a parent to ring the phone even if
it has been switched to silent.
Specs-wise, the Vodafone Smart N9 has a 5.5-inch
tall-aspect HD+ display, 13MP main camera and 8MP selfie camera - with an LED
flash for both - a Mediatek MT6739 chipset with 2GB of RAM and a 2,900mAh
battery.
True to its name, the Vodafone Smart N9 lite dials
down some of the specs of the N9 Smart and comes at a lower price. It has a
5.34-inch 18:9 HD+ display, an 8MP main and 5MP selfie camera, Mediatek MT6739
with just 1GB of RAM and a smaller 2,460mAh battery.
Its back shell is more durable and Vodafone promises
it will stand up to rougher use better. Both the Vodafone Smart N9 and the
Smart N9 lite will be available on Pay As You Go plans for £ 109 and £ 85. Both are free with a monthly plan starting from £ 32/month.
